Nigeria crude oil exports to fall 14% to 793,000 bpd in March
Nigeria’s crude oil exports are projected to decline by about 14% in March, as scheduled loadings for four key grades fall to roughly 793,000 barrels per day (bpd). The…
Turji group captures bandits’ leader who negotiated peace deal
A prominent bandit leader, Abdu Lankai, who spearheaded the peace deal in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, has been captured by a rival group. Seven of Lankai’s…
We won’t recognise elections conducted by Amupitan – Shariah council
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) on Wednesday declared that the Muslim Ummah will not recognise any election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the…
Outrage over police crackdown on Lagos anti-demolition protesters
Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents…
Naira appreciates to N1,400/$ at official market
The naira appreciated to N1,400.47 against a dollar at the official section of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday. Data from the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) — the…
How Diezani blew £2m at Harrods in London
British prosecutors on Wednesday told a London court that former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, lavished more than £2m (N4bn) at Harrods, allegedly using funds provided by oil…
CAF suspends Senegal coach, Hakimi, slams $1.1m fines over AFCON final chaos
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Pape Thiaw, Senegal’s head coach, for five games and fined him $100,000 for “unsporting conduct” after he ordered his players to leave…
Otunba Adekunle Ojora dies at 93
The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the death of its patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, who passed away early Tuesday morning at…
Benue: Alia’s transformative strides for jobs, productivity
For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture…
Benue Media Tour: The Governor Alia strides the media executives saw
Governor Hyacinth Alia's administration prioritizes accountability and open governance. This much, he has demonstrated countless times and those who are genuine lovers of good governance can attest. That is…
