“Fuel thieves targeting pipelines in Lagos were thwarted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT,” announced Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT. In a statement conveyed by Sub.-Lt. Happiness Collins, Oguntuga disclosed that the siphoning of petrol from an NNPCL pipeline at Atlas Cove, Lagos, was successfully disrupted on Wednesday. This operation was Read More…
Nigeria, a steadfast participant in the international arena, played a significant role in the United Nations General Assembly’s decisive stance against the United States’ prolonged economic and trade embargo on Cuba. In a remarkable show of international solidarity, Nigeria, alongside 186 other United Nations Member States, cast their votes against the longstanding U.S. policy of Read More…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action to alert the public regarding the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp., which have been found to contain elevated levels of caffeine. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, issued a public alert (No. 034/2023) in Read More…
In a significant development, Nigerian lawmakers have given their approval for President Bola Tinubu’s $2.8 billion supplementary budget, despite the inclusion of provisions that have sparked outrage among the country’s citizens. This supplementary budget includes allocations for new bulletproof vehicles for the president and his wife, a presidential yacht, official vehicles for the first lady’s Read More…
It has been revealed that Nigeria’s state oil corporation, NNPC Ltd, is set to provide the Dangote oil refinery with crude oil for testing purposes in a groundbreaking deal. This landmark agreement, exclusively reported by Reuters, marks a pivotal moment in the development of the 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote oil refinery, funded by Africa’s wealthiest individual, Read More…
As local and foreign stakeholders countdown to the Sixth Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit, it is essential to underscore the criticality of the contributions of our kin outside the homeland but with their hearts at home. Diaspora investments in Nigeria’s trying times are imperative for several reasons. Diaspora remittances constitute a significant source of foreign exchange Read More…
In a region fraught with peril, a group of approximately 30 individuals engaged in a border patrol ascends a rugged hill for reconnaissance. Detecting the sounds of potential adversaries drawing near, the troop makes a strategic withdrawal. In the face of unfavourable odds, there is no rationale for risking combat. This scene, a familiar occurrence Read More…
As Israeli forces escalate their offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, diplomats in Washington, the United Nations, the Middle East, and beyond are considering options for the aftermath if the Palestinian militant group is ousted – a task fraught with challenges. One possibility being discussed is the deployment of a multinational force in post-conflict Read More…
The world’s top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, displayed his resilience as he fought back to defeat Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Thursday, securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. Unlike his smooth performance in the second round, Djokovic appeared rusty in only his second singles match since Read More…
In a historic move, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has inked a five-year broadcast rights agreement valued at ₦1 billion with StarTimes, marking a significant step towards restoring the nation’s elite league to television screens. This momentous development was officially confirmed during the contract signing ceremony held in Abuja, where officials from the NPFL Read More…
