Women must establish visibility in oil sector – GMD, Prompton Trading
The Group Managing Director of Prompton Trading DMCC, a key player in the oil trading industry, emphasized the need for increased visibility of women in the oil sector. With over…
Police fault El-Rufai’s claim on ex-commissioner’s abduction
The Kaduna State Police Command has rejected the assertion made by the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding the abduction of his ex-commissioner, Jafaru Sani. El-Rufai had claimed that Sani was…
Nigeria’s security challenges have no religious colouration — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the ongoing security challenges in the country are not driven by religious factors. Officials clarified that the violence in the northern region,…
Court rejects Bello Turji’s accomplices’ bail application
The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to four individuals accused of being accomplices to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Judge Emeka Nwite ruled against the bail applications,…
Customs seize 57,370 litres of PMS in Adamawa, Taraba
In a significant crackdown on smuggling operations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 57,370 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the northeastern states of Adamawa and Taraba. This…
Nigeria spent $5.47bn on foreign debt servicing, says CBN
Nigeria allocated $5.47 billion to foreign debt servicing from January 2024 to February 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This substantial expenditure underscores the escalating strain on…
Jandor’s exit, end to Lagos PDP problem – Party deputy chair
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified its former 2023 governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, as a divisive force within the party.…
Lagos tanker fire: Calm returns as victims bemoan losses
A gas tanker explosion occurred under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Lagos on Tuesday. Official reports indicate that four people died as a result of the explosion,…
‘Insecurity threatening women’s participation in farming’
Insecurity in Nigeria’s North-East region is significantly hampering women’s participation in agriculture, raising concerns about the long-term impact on the country’s food sufficiency. The ongoing instability in the area has…
Okpebholo suspends response team over misconduct
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following multiple complaints of misconduct. The suspension comes after a recent incident in which a…