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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded a profit after tax of N276bn in March 2026, representing a sharp increase of over 100 per cent compared to its February earnings, as stronger gas production and improved operational efficiency boosted overall performance. According to its latest monthly figures, the company’s revenue rose to N2.77tn in March, marking a 3.51 per cent increase month-on-month. Crude oil and condensate production stood at 1.56 million […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across critical sectors. The deployment is part of broader efforts to enhance efficiency within the federal civil service and aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises effective policy implementation and institutional performance. The newly appointed officials were selected through a competitive process and […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a move backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has announced a new Interim National Working Committee (NWC) with Kabiru Turaki (SAN) appointed as the Chairman. The decision was reached on Monday during the party’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. At the meeting, a motion to constitute the caretaker leadership structure was introduced by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony […]

Tension erupted at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday as a group of youths staged a protest over the continued detention of blogger Justice Crack. The situation escalated when operatives of the Department of State Services attempted to escort him out of the court premises following his arraignment. In response, protesters formed a human barricade around the operatives, chanting “Free Justice Crack” and demanding his immediate release. They described […]

No fewer than three adult males have been confirmed dead following a road accident on Sunday along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway. The crash, which occurred around 1:04 p.m. at the Oniworo area, involved a blue Lexus Jeep with registration number GGE 18 JV and an unregistered black Boxer motorcycle. A total of eight persons were involved in the accident, all male adults. One person sustained injuries, three were confirmed dead, while […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging members to avoid litigation and focus on national development. The two political figures were received into the party on Sunday in Abuja, amid ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, who recently resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said his decision to join the NDC […]

The immediate past Minister of Power and a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that he disrespected the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, during a recent political engagement in Ibadan South East Local Government Area. Adelabu described the allegation as false and a calculated attempt by political opponents to misrepresent facts, create tension, and damage his longstanding relationship […]

A 60-year-old building materials trader has been abducted by suspected gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about security in the area. The abduction occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at about 8:47 p.m. along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road, as the victim was returning to his residence. According to available information, four armed men, all wearing masks, intercepted the trader’s vehicle, blocked […]

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in the Ogun region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of workers in the power sector. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while the employees were carrying out their duties within the coverage area. Although specific details surrounding the circumstances of the abduction were not disclosed, the development has heightened anxiety among colleagues […]