By Udeme Akpan Nigeria is poised to benefit from the latest rally in the global oil market after Brent crude, the country’s major pricing benchmark, climbed to $88.10 per barrel, raising prospects for stronger crude oil earnings, improved foreign exchange inflows and better fiscal performance. The surge came as geopolitical tensions surrounding the United States-Iran […]

The Command clarified that the vehicles trapped in the resulting congestion were legitimate commercial trucks conveying red palm oil to local markets and had no connection whatsoever with smuggling activities.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Interfaith Youth Council of Nigeria (IYCN) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of nurse Mary Habila, urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries are ongoing. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi, the council cautioned against premature conclusions and inflammatory comments that could undermine […]

Commuters and motorists were stranded for hours on Sunday following a severe traffic gridlock caused by a broken-down truck at the SIFAX Terminal Bus Stop along Ago Road in Lagos. The truck reportedly developed a fault after hitting deep potholes at the bus stop, obstructing traffic and leaving hundreds of vehicles trapped in a long […]

…Businesswoman, Chadian woman, couple, others arrested in nationwide operations By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate operating along the Togo–Benin Republic–Nigeria corridor, intercepting 1.63 million pills of tramadol concealed in two trailers heading from Lagos to Kano. The agency said the intelligence-led operation uncovered 1,630,000 […]