The Chairman of Nigerians for Good Governance, Dele Olaseni, has defended the Federal Government’s reforms in the petroleum sector, saying increased crude oil production, renewed investor interest, fresh Final Investment Decisions, FIDs, and refinery projects indicate that the administration is repositioning the industry. Olaseni said recent developments in the sector showed that the government’s policies […]

War between Iran and the United States broke out on February 28 after US-Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic, triggering a conflict across the region.

The 46-year-old relative of Assad was convicted over atrocities committed under the autocrat’s rule during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war.

According to Billboard charts, the song has now topped the Billboard Global 200 for a fifth week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for an eighth week, according to Billboard.

By Emmanuel Elebeke, Abuja ABUJA — The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Farouk Rabiu Mudi, has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural transformation agenda, saying improved security, financing, mechanisation and stronger partnerships are essential to achieving food security in Nigeria. Mudi, who spoke in Abuja, said the collaboration […]

The actor stressed that the family was not seeking financial donations but was instead in urgent need of medical expertise and direction.

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, becoming the first African musician and first Black African to be recognized on the famed boulevard.

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with how 24 firms control over 70 per cent of Nigeria’s stock market.

He added that Adeleke had explained his reasons for backing the president, citing the need for development in Osun State.

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people, KAGOTE, has expressed concern over developments surrounding the Federal Government’s efforts to resume oil exploration activities in Ogoniland, warning that perceived lack of transparency could heighten tension in the area. KAGOTE, comprising Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme, alleged that some oil-related […]

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has urged youths in the region to embrace artificial intelligence, AI, and use emerging technologies to create new economic opportunities. The Managing Director of NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, described AI as the “new oil” for Nigerian youths, particularly those in the Niger Delta. Ogbuku […]

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunde Disu, has issued a stern public warning against “jungle justice” and mob action, declaring that anyone who assaults or kills a suspect outside the law will be prosecuted for murder.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested an importer and a female clearing agent over the alleged illegal importation of 399 Jojef pump-action rifles through the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.

Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide meet basic sanitation standards for accessible and usable toilets, the United Nations said Tuesday, while 11 percent have no sanitation services at all.

Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared the winner after polling 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji, who secured 444,815 votes.