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Nigerian Navy Uncovers 132,000 Litres Of Suspected Stolen Crude Oil In Rivers

NewsDeskNgOct 26, 2026October 26, 20260

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 132,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in 10 dugout pits in Rivers State’s Allison community. The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 132,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil stored in 10 dugout pits in Allison community, Bonny Local Government Area of...

Ekiti Kingmakers Seek Ooni’s Intervention As Alara Selection Stalls For Six Months

NewsDeskNgOct 26, 2026October 26, 20260

Aramoko-Ekiti kingmakers appeal to the Ooni to intervene after a six-month suspension leaves the Alara stool vacant amid growing unrest. The kingmakers of Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to intervene in the protracted process of selecting a new Alara of...

NDPHC Begins Power Project To End 15-Year Blackout In Kaduna Community

NewsDeskNgOct 26, 2026October 26, 20260

NDPHC launches electricity infrastructure project in Rigasa, Kaduna State, targeting a 15-year blackout with new power lines and an injection substation. The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has announced the commencement of an electricity infrastructure project aimed at ending a 15-year blackout in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government...

Tinubu Mourns Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo, At 96

NewsDeskNgOct 26, 2026October 26, 20260

President Bola Tinubu commiserates with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the Okonjo royal family following the death of Prof Kamene Okonjo at 96. President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, on the passing of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, who died at the age...

Trump’s Iran War and Tariffs Turn Cost-Of-Living Crisis Into Midterm Risk For Republicans

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Rising fuel and grocery prices are fuelling voter anger over Trump’s foreign policy, putting Republican control of Congress under pressure ahead of November’s elections. Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions are emerging as a growing political liability for Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as rising fuel and grocery...

Buhari’s Cabal Worked Against Tinubu, Blocked His Ministerial Choices, Says Laolu Akande

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Laolu Akande says Buhari’s cabal worked against Tinubu, sidelined him politically and blocked several of his preferred ministerial nominees Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande, has alleged that members of the “cabal” in former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration worked against Bola Tinubu’s political interests before his emergence as...

Macron Postpones State Visit To Nigeria Till 2027 Amid Protests In France

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

French President Emmanuel Macron postpones next week’s planned state visit to Nigeria till 2027, following consultations with President Bola Tinubu amid domestic protests. French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned state visit to Nigeria, initially scheduled for next week, following consultations with President Bola Tinubu, as protests in France...

Babalakin Hails Tinubu As 19 Year MMA2 Dispute Ends, Promises Jobs For Nigerians

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Bi-Courtney Chairman Wale Babalakin says the settlement will restore investor confidence, advance airport projects and create employment opportunities for Nigerians The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, has commended President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the resolution of the longstanding dispute surrounding the Murtala Muhammed Airport...

Tinubu Hails Army Chief’s Doctrine As Defence Chief Pledges Better Welfare For Veterans

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Tinubu praises Army reforms under Waidi Shaibu as Defence Minister pledges to preserve ECOMOG history and improve veterans’ welfare. President Bola Tinubu has applauded the leadership philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, describing it as the foundation of a new Nigerian Army focused on...

Ex-NBA Secretary Urges Life Sentence For Aggravated Counterfeiting, N20m Minimum Fine

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Ex-NBA Iyaniwura petitions the Senate to impose tougher penalties, asset forfeiture and QR-code tracking to combat counterfeit products A former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Adebisi Iyaniwura, has petitioned the Senate to consider life imprisonment for aggravated counterfeiting offences, a minimum fine of N20 million and a mandatory 10-year...