Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Gunrunner in Cross River
By Our Correspondent National News – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a 60-year-old suspected gunrunner, Okon William, in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest was carried out on April 19, 2026, following credible intelligence reports about illegal arms trafficking activities within the Ubanbat community. Authorities disclosed that the […]
21 States Delay Electricity Market Takeover
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed that 21 states, including Rivers State and Kano State, are yet to assume control of their electricity markets, nearly three years after the Electricity Act 2023 came into force. The delay has been attributed to slow progress in setting up the legal […]
Nigeria Imports 61.7m Barrels of US Crude
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, despite exporting significantly larger volumes during the same period. Data from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that the surge in imports began in 2024, driven largely by domestic […]
Obi, Kwankwaso Launch Joint Political Movement
By Our Correspondent National News – Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, marking a fresh realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics as the 2027 general elections draw closer. […]