The Federal Government came under intense fire over the weekend as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed that the country’s long-dormant refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remain non-functional despite over 18 billion dollars invested in their rehabilitation. The statement, made by the new NNPCL boss, Bayo Ojulari, has sparked national outrage, with
At least 29 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed in fresh Israeli air strikes on Gaza, according to the territory’s civil defence agency. The renewed wave of attacks comes amid a deadlock in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which resumed last week in Qatar. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal
The aftermath of Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State has been marred by widespread allegations of electoral malpractice, with opposition parties calling for the cancellation of the results and accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress of gross misconduct and manipulation. Several opposition figures, including the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party and Social Democratic Party,
United States President Donald Trump is set to attend the final of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where European giants Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea. His presence at the high-profile event is seen as part of a growing personal and political interest in football, also
Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has cautioned the presidency against what she describes as undue pressure on Vice President Kashim Shettima to retract or downplay his recent remarks concerning the constitutional limits of presidential power. Her warning followed a statement made by the vice president during a
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has held a series of high-level strategic meetings with top-ranking officers of the Nigerian Army as part of ongoing efforts to fortify security architecture across the state. The meetings, which took place on Friday, July 11, 2025, were held at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja and focused on
The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to officially adopt a unique state anthem and an official logo as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its identity, cultural pride, and civic unity among its people. This development, which marks a significant step in the state’s symbolic evolution, was confirmed in a recent communication from the
In a decisive move to strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve service delivery in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has approved the release of N1.194 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of critical facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport. This development was confirmed through official government communication, indicating that the fund will be directed toward
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to arrive back in Abuja today after completing a diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia and Brazil. The two-nation visit, which spanned several days, was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, exploring economic partnerships, and promoting Nigeria’s interests on the international stage. During his stopover in Saint Lucia,
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 44 new convictions against individuals found guilty of financing terrorist activities. The convictions were obtained following detailed investigations and prosecutions carried out under the framework of the Kainji mass trial proceedings, which resumed recently in Niger State. The
