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Nigeria’s Oil Output Surges to 1.507m BPD, Highest in Four Years

Nigeria’s oil production has witnessed a significant boost, with output excluding condensate increasing by 6.3% year-on-year to 1.507 million barrels per day in...

Just in: Impeached South Korean President detained after month-long standoff

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained by investigators from the state anti-corruption agency, after month-long standoff. This marked a...

VP Shettima, Senate President, others lead tributes to fallen heroes at wreath-laying ceremony

By Samuel Akpan/Daniel Okejeme Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of...

Tinubu Champions Collective Action on Climate Change at Abu Dhabi Summit

President Bola Tinubu has advocated global collaboration in addressing climate change, saying “no single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone”. Speaking...

No regrets decapitating my lover, says daredevil, self-styled gospel singer

Timileyin Ajayi, 32, accused of beheading Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abuja, has shown no remorse...

Nigeria’s Economy Soars as Customs Records N196.94trn Trade Value in 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording a total trade value of N196.94 trillion in 2024. This represents a...

CBN Slams N1.35bln Fine on Nine Banks for Cash Scarcity

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a total fine of N1.35 billion on nine deposit money banks (DMBs) for failing to...

Abia Appoints Edo-Born Bureaucrat as New Head of Service

An Edo State native, Mr. Benson Ojeikere, has been appointed as the new Head of Service for the Abia State Civil Service. Gov....

Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees for South-East, North-West dev’t commissions

The Senate has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for the newly established North-West Developments Commission (NWDC) and the South-East Development Commission (SEDC). All...

CAF Postpones CHAN 2024 to August 2025, Motsepe Commends Host Countries’ Progress

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to...

Nigeria Customs Service Generates ₦6.1trn in Revenue for 2024, Exceeds Target by 22%

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable achievement in revenue generation for the year 2024 with ₦6.1 trillion raked in for...

Eguavoen, Chelle arrive in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun as Super Eagles B prepare for African Nations Champs

The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, has arrived at the Ikenne-Remo camp of the Super Eagles B, alongside new...

#Endbadgovernance protest report: Police high command demands retraction, apology from Amnesty International

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has formally written to Amnesty International, demanding an immediate retraction and public apology over a publication titled, “Bloody...

FCT Police: Abuja’s 17 crime hotspots revealed, Maitama, Apo, others listed

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has identified 17 areas in Abuja as criminal hotspots, designating them as high-risk zones. The Command,...

Nigeria’s Power Sector Faces Uncertainty Despite 34% Surge in Electricity Generation

Nigeria’s power sector is facing an existential crisis, despite a 34 percent increase in power generation in 2024. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,...

African leaders must rebrand, reengineer governance to deliver results, says Prof. Falola

Renowned historian and academic icon Prof. Toyin Falola has urged African leaders to revolutionize their approach to governance. With a wealth of experience...