Oil and Gas Politics

IPMAN Raises Concern Over Delay in NNPCL-Chinese Refinery Partnership

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Eastern Zone, has expressed concern over the delay in finalising the proposed Technical Equity Partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and two Chinese firms. The association warned that the delay could slow efforts to expand local refining capacity, improve fuel availability and reduce petrol

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Environment General

CSOs Urge FG to Assess, Clean Up Bille Kingdom Over Prolonged Gas Leak

Civil society organisations in Rivers State have called on the Federal Government to carry out an immediate environmental assessment and clean-up of Bille Kingdom following reports of a prolonged gas leak in the area. The groups made the demand in an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and presented through the Office of the

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Nigeria Receives 18 Repatriated Benin Artefacts from Switzerland

Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Kingdom artefacts returned from Switzerland, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to recover its stolen cultural heritage. The artefacts, including religious objects believed to be among the renowned Benin Bronzes looted from the ancient Benin Kingdom in the late 19th century, were formally handed over to the Federal

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General Security

FG Moves to End Fine Option for Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this while highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-drug laws and improve the

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General Judiciary Technology

CJN: AI Cannot Replace Judges in Administration of Justice

By Paul Chimodo The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can support the administration of justice but cannot replace the constitutional role of judges in determining legal rights and obligations. Justice Kekere-Ekun stated this at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch,

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Politics

FEC Approves Major Reform of NYSC, Civilian to Head Scheme

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme in its 53-year history. As part of the reforms, the Council directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth to amend the NYSC Act and its

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Politics

Court Orders INEC to Release Fresh Access Code for ADA Registration

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and release a fresh access code to the leadership of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), led by Chief Akin Ricketts, to enable the party continue its registration process. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu directed INEC to issue the access

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Politics

FG Approves 27 Road Projects Worth N3.9tn Across 15 States

President Bola Tinubu has approved 27 major road projects valued at over N3.9 trillion across 15 states as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve road infrastructure and boost economic development nationwide. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the approvals after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council held at the Presidential Villa

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General Security

Rivers Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Firearms

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered multiple firearms and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation. In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested the suspect, identified as Austine Emenike, popularly known as “Oyibo,” from Aluu in Ikwerre Local

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Sports

Nigerian Defender Kingsley Ehizibue Set to Leave Udinese

Nigerian defender Kingsley Ehizibue is set to leave Italian Serie A club Udinese after contract renewal talks between both parties reportedly reached a deadlock. Udinese had hoped to extend the versatile full-back’s stay until 2028, but negotiations stalled after the two sides failed to agree on the terms of a new deal. Ehizibue, whose current

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