General Oil and Gas

EFCC Recovers Over N38.6bn, Properties in Refinery Rehabilitation Fraud Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N9.4 billion, $21.2 million, and several landed properties in its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds released for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries. The recovered assets, including the dollar-denominated funds, are estimated to be worth over N38.66 billion, making

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Features Judiciary Politics

Lifusprudence: An Introduction to a Judicial Hitman, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria has been blessed over the years with a rich supply of towering judicial intellect. The second Chief Justice of post-colonial Nigeria, Taslim Olawale Elias, for instance, was the country’s first law professor. In 1949, he became the first African to take a Ph.D. in law from the University of London. That was five years

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Community General

MOSOP: Ogoni Dialogue Focused on Development, Not Just Oil Resumption

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has said the ongoing Ogoni dialogue extends beyond the issue of oil production resumption, stressing that it is primarily focused on the overall development of Ogoniland. Speaking at the MOSOP National Congress held at the Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke,

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Sports

Hobro IK Sign Nigerian Forward on Three-Year Deal

Danish club Hobro IK have completed the signing of a Nigerian forward on a three-year contract as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The move marks another step in the player’s European career, with the club expressing confidence that the Nigerian attacker will add quality and depth to the team’s attacking options.

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Sports

Thiaw: Senegal Deserved 5-0 Victory Over Iraq

Senegal defender Malick Thiaw has praised his team’s commanding performance after their 5-0 victory over Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Lions of Teranga fully deserved the emphatic win. Thiaw said the players executed their game plan effectively and expressed confidence that the result would boost the team’s momentum as they push

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Politics Sports

Cape Verde Match Super Eagles, Ghana’s World Cup Record

Cape Verde have equalled a World Cup milestone previously achieved by only Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Ghana after reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. The Blue Sharks became the third African nation to achieve the feat in their debut World Cup appearance, joining Nigeria

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Politics Technology

NCC Board Chairman Seeks Presidential Incentives for Smartphone Manufacturers

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Idris Olorunnimbe, has pledged to seek presidential incentives for investors willing to establish smartphone manufacturing factories in Nigeria. Olorunnimbe said the proposed incentives are aimed at encouraging local production, attracting investment into the technology sector, and reducing the country’s dependence on imported smartphones.

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Sports

Ajax Confirm Wout Weghorst Exit, Striker Joins FC Twente

Dutch club Ajax have confirmed the departure of striker Wout Weghorst following the expiration of his contract. The former Burnley and Manchester United forward has joined FC Twente on a two-year deal, where he reunites with his former Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, who is now the club’s technical director. Weghorst joined Ajax in

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Politics

Analyst Urges Tinubu to Condemn Judicial Actions Against Opposition

A frontline political analyst, Mahmud Jega, has called on President Bola Tinubu to publicly condemn what he described as the growing use of judicial actions against opposition political parties, warning that the trend could weaken Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jega said the President should demonstrate commitment to democratic principles by speaking

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Politics

FG Needs ₦4.55bn to Recruit Over 122,000 Primary Healthcare Workers

The Federal Government says it will require an estimated ₦4.55 billion over three years to recruit 122,696 health workers needed to fill vacant positions in Primary Health Care facilities across 26 states. The Human Resource for Health and Project Management Lead at the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office, Zaiyanatu Umar, disclosed this during the 15th

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