The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft, leading to the arrest of 26 crew members linked to illegal activities in the Niger Delta. Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo said the operation was carried out with support from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff. He added…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded stronger revenue and remittance figures in February, driven by recent policy reforms aimed at enhancing transparency in the oil and gas sector. The company reported statutory remittances of N1.804 trillion, a sharp increase from N726 billion recorded in January. It attributed the improved performance to reforms…
Stakeholders in the insurance industry have described the NIN linkage directive as a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening system security. Mr Segun Bankole, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, said the company had begun sensitising customers through direct messaging. He noted that many policyholders had…
The Armed Forces have reassured Nigerians of continued unity and professionalism following a clash between Nigerian Navy personnel and soldiers in Bayelsa. According to Commander Rasheed Iginla, the incident does not reflect the long-standing cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. “It is important to emphasise that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain…
The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensified after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as national chairman and national secretary of the party. The move, which followed the Court of Appeal’s judgment, prompted Mark to file a fresh motion…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, following successful precision air strikes against insurgent targets in Borno State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the latest operation took place on 11 April in the…
Former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has claimed that the recent wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by fear and political uncertainty rather than confidence in governance. Speaking on Sunday after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Congress in Sokoto, Tambuwal argued that many politicians are switching allegiance…
The launch of South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) 2.0 in Akure on Wednesday was described by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as a key strategy to secure President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 elections. Aiyedatiwa said the group’s renewed campaign would build on the administration’s achievements, including economic reforms, education stability, anti-insecurity measures, and enhanced international…
The 2025 National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) has shown that 81.6 per cent of Nigeria’s public health facilities provided antenatal care (ANC) services, a modest increase from 79.7 per cent in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics reported. Secondary health facilities recorded higher ANC coverage at 92.6 per cent, while primary facilities lagged at 81.1…
Four Boko Haram operatives have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja after pleading guilty to terrorism charges, Justice James Omotosho has ruled. The judgement, delivered on Tuesday, followed confessions tendered by the accused and evidence provided by a Department of State Services (DSS) witness. The convicts receiving life sentences…
