Tension over fresh crude oil discovery in Delta community
Crude oil discovery has sparked a dispute in Okpe-Isoko community, Delta State, with the Adhakpor family rejecting a purported land lease agreement allegedly entered into with Sterling Global Limited for the exploration and development of the oil-bearing property.
INEC appeals judgment voiding timelines for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to set aside the judgment that voided the timelines it issued for the 2027 general elections
Sallah: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays
The federal government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha.
Nigeria’s GDP growth rate falls to 3.8%; oil, non-oil sectors slump
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, announced the development in its latest GDP report for Q1 2026 on Monday
Don’t leave the country without valid passports, visas – FG warns Nigerians
“It is illegal to leave Nigeria without a valid passport, visa, and other required documents, and doing so poses serious dangers,” the service stated, adding that no genuine travel process bypasses official immigration procedures or authorised border posts.
Kwara: Gunmen abduct 10 from emir’s palace, attack police station
“During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination. However, the attack on the police station was successfully repelled by police operatives on duty.”
