The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has assured Nigerians that the company is taking firm steps to restore full operations at the Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna refineries. He emphasized that the ongoing technical and commercial review would ensure long-term efficiency, profitability,…
Millions of Americans could face disruptions in essential services as federal food benefits and preschool aid are at risk. If the current government shutdown continues, these programs may stop as early as Saturday. Low-income families and children relying on federal support could see immediate consequences. Agencies responsible for distributing benefits warn that delays or gaps…
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged coup plot under investigation by Nigerian security agencies. Moreover, he described the rumors as politically motivated. These claims, he said, aim to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. Details of…
On October 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. This event marked a key moment in U.S.-Japan relations. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister and a conservative aligned with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the meeting, both leaders focused on strengthening trade and…
Nigeria, France, and Italy have joined forces to launch the Common Operational Partnership (COP Nigeria), a project designed to fight human trafficking more effectively. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja with European Union (EU) support, aims to strengthen the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and boost cross-border collaboration. EU Backs Nigeria’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed new instruments of release to grant pardon and clemency to selected individuals. Before final approval, he ordered a review of the list after consulting the Council of State and receiving public feedback. He acted under his powers in Section 175(1) & (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Removal…
On Wednesday, the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $2.347 billion from the international capital market. The funds will help part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. Therefore, the government can meet critical fiscal obligations while stabilizing the economy. $500 Million Sovereign Sukuk to Fund Infrastructure Additionally, the Assembly approved…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Over the past 30 months, the agency arrested 45,853 suspects, seized more than 8.5 million kilograms of drugs, and secured 9,263 convictions. It also rehabilitated 26,613 drug users and conducted 9,848 sensitisation campaigns in schools, workplaces,…
French authorities have arrested two men believed to be behind the recent theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. Officers captured the first suspect while he attempted to flee through Charles de Gaulle Airport. The second man was later tracked down in the Paris suburbs after investigators followed his calls and financial…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has collected a total of ₦22.59 trillion in taxes between January and September 2025.The Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced this in a statement, describing the achievement as proof of the success of the agency’s ongoing fiscal and administrative reforms. He explained that between October 2023 and September…
