The Anglican Diocese of Kwoi has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to temper its economic reforms with compassion, warning that many Nigerians are slipping further into poverty each day. The appeal was contained in a communiqué released after the third session of the fifth diocesan synod held in Kafanchan. The document, endorsed by Bishop Paul…
A retired Nigerian Army Major based in the United States, Ambrose Agho, has urged African leaders to embrace genuine democratic principles by offering quality governance and prioritising the welfare of their citizens. In a telephone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Agho described Africa as a continent endowed with immense natural…
The Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has downplayed the departure of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting the party will feel no loss after his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Mr Hakeem Olalemi, the PDP Vice Chairman (Central), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Fubara’s move was less a reflection…
NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) has recorded its highest daily oil output in more than 30 years, producing 355,000 barrels per day on 1 December 2025. The achievement represents a major step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects NEPL’s focus on operational efficiency, disciplined management, and structured field development. Commenting on the milestone, NNPC Limited…
Nigerians have been urged to strengthen their commitment to climate action as part of efforts to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr Bala Inusa, Senior Technical Adviser to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Nigeria SDG Awards and Symposium, organised…
In a significant step towards reducing environmental impact and expanding gas supply, the NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture has signed commercialisation agreements with five companies to utilise flare gas previously wasted in operations. Heirs Energies’ CEO, Mr Osa Igiehon, stated in Lagos that the agreements “advance Nigeria’s gas commercialisation and environmental stewardship agenda.” Concluded…
Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, declaring his intention to seek re-election in the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, during a meeting with national and state leaders of the Accord Party, according to…
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the West African sub-region, citing escalating violent extremism, terrorism, military coups, banditry and deepening political instability. Touray made the declaration during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial level in…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for diversified and collaborative funding models to reposition Nigeria’s education sector, insisting that government alone can no longer bear the rising financial burden required to build a competitive and future-ready system. Shettima made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum, where…
The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to explain the controversial new guidelines introduced for candidates sitting for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion by Senator Sunday…
