By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has formally presented Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to successful bidders in the 2024 oil licensing round, issuing 19 prospecting licences to 12 companies as part of efforts to attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The concession contracts and licences were presented during […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Alliance Movement (AAM), also known as the Movement for New Nigeria, on Wednesday warned against any attempt to rob Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, saying such a move would erode the party’s internal democracy. The warning came as the […]

….we’ll appeal judgment— EFCC By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay a fine of N10million for defaming a former Minister of Power, Dr. Olu Agunloye, through a libelous publication on its social media handles. The […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has passed out over 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, charging them to uphold discipline, loyalty and professionalism as they begin active military service. According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already brought major changes on the sidelines, with nine national team coaches leaving their positions after their countries were knocked out of the tournament.