EFCC arrests former NNPCL CFO, refinery MDs for alleged $7.2bn fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Umar Isa, over an alleged $7.2 billion…
Ooni’s palace faults viral video on Ooni-Alaafin Abuja encounter
The Palace of the Ooni of Ife has condemned the release of a viral video by The Oyo Legacies, which it says misrepresented the cordial interaction between the…
Petrol may hit N1,000/litre as oil price soars amid Israel-Iran conflict
Global crude oil prices may cross $80 per barrel this week, following the major escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, with the oil market reacting sharply…
Oil price may top $150 per barrel as Iran’s plans closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s parliament has approved the closure of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, in a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle…
Benue killings: Ortom slams Alia for ‘playing politics’ with security
As outrage grows over the spiralling violence in Benue State, former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with security and ignoring President…
Sierra Leone’s Julius Bio elected new ECOWAS chairman
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio has been elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Bio succeeds President Bola Tinubu, who chaired the regional…
Alia suspends aide arrested for sextortion, blackmail allegations
Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has suspended Mkor Aondona, his special adviser on research and planning, following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On…
Senate to consider 31 state creation requests in fresh constitution review push
The senate committee on the review of the 1999 constitution says it will consider 31 proposals for state creation as part of a fresh bid to amend Nigeria’s constitution.…
FG commits N200bn to agricultural intervention, recapitalises BoA with N1.5trn
The federal government has committed N200 billion to agricultural interventions and recapitalised the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) with N1.5 trillion to empower farmers across the country. Abubakar Kyari, minister…
Kidnapped Anambra NDLEA Director regains freedom
A Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Anambra State command, Daniel Onyishi, kidnapped in the early hours on June 12, 2025, along Winner Road, Awka, has…
