Nigeria delivered 67,657,559 barrels of crude oil to local refineries between January and August 2025, according to the Federal Government. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed the figure in Abuja. They emphasized that the delivery aligns with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) policy designed to guarantee…
Aliko Dangote recently accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of levying exorbitant charges on fuel trucks that load from his refinery. He stated the union collects as much as ₦50,000 or ₦48,000 per truck at the refinery gate. After adding charges from other intermediaries, the cost per truck can reach…
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a new passport policy that requires gender markers on passports to strictly reflect the sex assigned at birth rather than a person’s gender identity. This request comes after lower courts blocked the policy based on constitutional concerns. The case centers on whether…
Barcelona dominated their La Liga fixture against Getafe with a convincing 3-0 win at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Ferran Torres stole the show by scoring twice, while Dani Olmo also made a strong contribution with a goal and an assist. The win keeps Barça unbeaten so far this season and places pressure on other title…
Arsenal survived at the Emirates with a point after Gabriel Martinelli lobbed the ball over Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 93rd minute to draw 1-1 with Manchester City. City opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Erling Haaland converted a swift counterattack set up by Tijjani Reijnders. Arsenal struggled early but improved after halftime, as…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State praised Evangelist Ebuka Obi for establishing the Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital and Old People’s Home in Aguleri, Anambra East. He described the 400-bed complex as extraordinary because it reflects compassion, care for the vulnerable, and community growth. During the commissioning ceremony, Soludo emphasized that the project fits perfectly into his…
The Trump administration recently issued a proclamation that introduces a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, significantly raising the cost for employers who sponsor skilled foreign workers. The executive order aims to curb exploitation of the program, protect American jobs, and address claims that companies often use H-1B visas for lower-paid foreign labor in…
Manchester United revived hopes in a rocky Premier League campaign by defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford amid dramatic red cards, torrential rain, and late pressure. United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes, then added a second via Casemiro in the first half. Even after Casemiro was sent off, United held firm until Trevoh Chalobah…
Liverpool held on to beat Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, preserving their unbeaten run in the 2025-26 Premier League. They scored both goals in the first half through Ryan Gravenberch in the 10th minute and Hugo Ekitike in the 29th, giving them a strong buffer before halftime. Everton responded in the second…
Authorities and communities across York County, Pennsylvania, are mourning three detectives who died this week while serving others. Detectives Mark Baker, Cody Becker, and Isaiah Emenheiser of the Northern York County Regional Police Department lost their lives in an ambush during an arrest attempt in a stalking case. While serving a warrant, they faced deadly…
