Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a notable increase in March 2026, rising by 4.2 per cent to an average of 1.546 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from 1.483 mbpd in February, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Data from the Commission’s latest production report also showed that crude oil output, excluding condensates, grew by 5.2 per cent to 1.382 mbpd in March, compared to 1.313 mbpd […]

A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja how a lecturer, Samuel Obinna Ojogbo, allegedly assaulted her in his office. The student gave her testimony before Justice Oyindamola Ogala while appearing as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial. The Lagos State Government is prosecuting the lecturer on a two-count charge bordering on rape and sexual assault. While being […]

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening infrastructure and connectivity across the state, announcing a series of major project approvals aimed at linking all six geopolitical zones through durable road networks and improved public facilities. The development followed a recent State Executive Council meeting, where several key projects were approved to enhance transportation, energy, education, and security across the state. Among the major road projects approved is […]

The Federal Government has withdrawn the terrorism financing charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, replacing it with an amended charge of alleged illegal possession of arms and ammunition. The prosecution team, led by Akinlolu Kehinde, informed the court that the new charge followed the discovery of arms and live cartridges at Malami’s residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Following the amendment, Malami and […]