The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced plans to increase domestic gas supply by an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2026 as part of efforts to meet growing demand across key sectors of the economy. The disclosure was made during a media engagement with the Nigeria Guild of Editors in Abuja, […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to create a nationwide oil spill database that will allow real-time monitoring of incidents across the country, alongside tighter inter-agency surveillance measures aimed at improving emergency response and environmental protection. The development was revealed on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Joint Project Management Committee for the […]
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday defended his record in office and encouraged Nigerians to take ownership of their historical narratives as he presented copies of his newly published book to Yakubu Gowon University. The presentation took place at the university in Abuja and also featured the introduction of a literacy […]
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 21-year-old man identified as Chukwuka Solomon during a security operation targeting suspected cult activities in the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Amikwo community in Awka South Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by officers attached to […]
The Delta State Police Command has announced a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, declaring that offenders will be promptly prosecuted through newly operational mobile courts. The directive follows confirmation from the Delta State Judiciary that designated mobile courts are now functional across several jurisdictions within the state. Authorities say the courts are authorised to summarily […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Dapo Abiodun has condemned the reckless driving of truck operators after a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate. The crash, caused by a tanker’s brake failure, tragically claimed seven lives on Tuesday morning. Six men and one woman died when the vegetable oil tanker lost control and […]
Nigerian equities have emerged as one of the top-performing assets globally this year, delivering the second-highest dollar returns worldwide after recording a 31 per cent gain in 2026. Data reported by Bloomberg shows that the country’s benchmark index has significantly outperformed broader emerging and frontier market gauges, which posted gains of 11 per cent and […]
The Nigerian Senate has revised Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Repeal and Re Enactment Bill 2026, reducing the mandatory notice period for general elections from 360 days to 300 days. The amendment was introduced to prevent a possible overlap between the 2027 general elections timetable and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which lawmakers […]
Proceedings in the assault and battery case involving Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, has been adjourned to April 8, 2026. The matter, which is being heard at the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Life Camp, Abuja, could not go on as scheduled due to renovation work currently ongoing inside the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Ebonyi State Government has officially relaxed the curfew imposed on the Amasiri community following violent events linked to the January 29 killings at Okporojo. This decision was reached during a State Security Council meeting on Tuesday, where officials reviewed the progress of the ongoing investigations. Under the new […]
