The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has linked the scourge of crude oil theft in the country to international criminal syndicates, describing the menace as a transnational crime rather than just a local challenge. Ojulari, who spoke at a regional security forum in Abuja, said […]
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is embarking on one of its boldest tax reform drives in decades, with plans to place a heavier burden on the country’s wealthiest citizens in an effort to boost government revenue and address fiscal shortfalls. At the heart of the reform is a proposal for a 25 percent personal income […]
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE The nationwide online pre-registration of voters commenced on Monday 18th August 2025. As at yesterday, Sunday 24th August 2025, a total of 1,379 342 Nigerians registered nationwide in just one week. As promised, the Commission is glad to publish the first weekly update of the exercise by providing […]
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has chosen not to recall Neymar and has excused Vinicius Junior from duty as the five-time world champions wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Chile and Bolivia next month. Neymar, 33, has not featured for the Seleção since November 2023 and only returned to club football with […]
Nigerian troops have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry after destroying the stronghold of a notorious kingpin in Katsina State and rescuing 76 abducted victims. The operation took place in Pauwa village, Kankara Local Government Area, where the hideout of a feared bandit leader known as Babaro was targeted. According to officials, […]
Turkish authorities have launched a large-scale search for Russian athlete Nikolai Svechnikov, who went missing during Istanbul’s annual cross-continental swimming competition on Sunday. Svechnikov, a 30-year-old professional coach, was among the more than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries who took part in the 6.5-kilometre race across the Bosphorus Strait, which links Asia and Europe. According […]
The political atmosphere in Kaduna was thrown into controversy at the weekend after former governor Nasir El-Rufai announced that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) had merged with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state a claim swiftly denied by both parties. El-Rufai, speaking at a gathering of political stakeholders, hailed what he described […]
Social media influencer, Jarvis, has broken her silence following the recent controversy surrounding her relationship with fellow content creator, Peller. The backlash began after a video surfaced online showing Peller pushing her during an argument, sparking widespread debate and allegations of abuse across Nigerian social media platforms. In a reaction video released to her followers, […]
Flood has wreaked havoc across Yobe State, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 4,521 households displaced as torrential rains continue to devastate vulnerable communities. According to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), several local government areas, including Gulani, Gujba, Tarmuwa, Jakusko, Potiskum and Gashua, have been badly affected, with homes, […]
Nigeria and Brazil have entered into a landmark aviation agreement that will enable the establishment of direct flights between the two nations, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed in Brasília during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Brazil. The pact, […]
