Iran War: Why oil prices are soaring despite record reserve release
Major economies have agreed to release a record amount of strategic oil reserves, but the move did little to calm investors Thursday, with prices at one point surging above $100 a barrel. Fresh Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure and fears of a prolonged conflict have overshadowed the historic drawdown. AFP explains why the release has […]
Enugu Govt says illegal coal mining curbed, over 40 sites shut
The Enugu State Government says it has curtailed illegal coal mining activities across the state, announcing that more than 40 unauthorized mining sites have been shut down since the administration of Peter Mbah assumed office.
Pastor’s wife in police net for assaulting 5-year-old niece in Calabar
A pastor’s wife, Mrs. Unyime Bassey, has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly assaulting her five-year-old niece, Edidiong (name withheld), at her residence on Stream Road, Atimbo, Calabar Municipality.
NAF destroys gun trucks, neutralizes terrorists in Sambisa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, carried out precision air strikes in the Sambisa general area, destroying four gun trucks and associated logistics assets, while neutralizing scores of terrorists, the service announced on Thursday.
NNPC reduces petrol price to N1,130 in Lagos, N1,165 in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.
Noma co-founder quits after abuse allegations
Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff.
Environmental Health Officers begin house-to-house sanitation inspection in Anambra
The Anambra State branch of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN) has announced the reintroduction of house-to-house inspections across the state to improve sanitary conditions.
Businesswoman retracts sexual harassment allegation against Umahi, apologises
“I apologise to Engineer Dave Umahi for the embarrassment this allegation may have caused him and his family,” she said.
Oil shock ‘largest supply disruption’ in history – IEA
The Mideast war “is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”, as Iran’s chokehold on regional supplies forces Gulf oil producers to slash production, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.
Three dead, others injured in attack on Delta Community
At least three persons have died following an attack in Okpolo-Enhwe community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, while others sustained injuries.
Troops kill ISWAP commander, over 20 terrorists in failed attack on Yobe community
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed at least 20 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP, including a senior commander identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula, during a series of coordinated attacks on Goniri community in Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State.
