NNPC Output Hits Five-Year Production High
National News – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reported a surge in crude oil production to 1.71 million barrels per day, marking a five-year high as disclosed in its April 2025 to April 2026 performance review under Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari. Announced on Sunday via official channels in Lagos, the […]
OAU Explains Refusal of Peter Obi Lecture Venue
National News – The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has clarified its decision to deny approval for a proposed lecture venue where former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was scheduled to speak. The institution explained that the invitation came through a student group, but details about the guest speaker were only fully […]
INEC Recognition Deepens SDP Leadership Crisis
National News – A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the Social Democratic Party following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Shehu Gabam as the party’s National Chairman. The decision, published on INEC’s official platform on Sunday, lists Gabam and other National Working Committee members “by court order,” triggering immediate backlash […]
Navy Intensifies Gulf Anti-Crime Operations
National News – The Nigerian Navy has launched a large-scale maritime security operation, deploying 10 ships and two helicopters to combat piracy and illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea. The initiative, announced on April 27, 2026, in Onne, Rivers State, forms part of the multinational exercise known as Exercise Obangame Express 2026. The Navy […]
Iran-Russia Talks Deepen Amid US Stalemate
National News – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday to meet President Vladimir Putin, as fragile diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain stalled. The visit comes after cancelled talks in Islamabad and ongoing mediation attempts involving regional players like Oman. The latest development follows a decision by […]
Ekiti Poll Seen as APC Litmus Test
National News – The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has described the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election as a decisive test of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, Sani said the June 20 poll will reflect public confidence in the leadership of Bola […]
Cash Aid Urged as Fuel Prices Rise
National News – Energy economists have called on the Federal Government to introduce targeted cash transfers for vulnerable Nigerians as fuel prices surge, driven by global oil market instability linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The appeal was made on Sunday in Lagos ahead of a major energy conference scheduled from April […]
Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Fuel Crisis
National News – Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector is on the brink of disruption as airline operators warn they may suspend flights nationwide starting Thursday, April 30, 2026, over soaring aviation fuel costs. The warning, issued by the Airline Operators of Nigeria, follows failed negotiations with the Federal Government and fuel marketers in Abuja last week. […]
Jigawa PDP Rejects Defection Rumours
National News – The Peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa State has declared its intention to contest all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, firmly denying rumours of internal defections. The announcement was made on Sunday in Dutse by the party’s state chairman, Prof. Babandi Gumel, during a strategic meeting with local government leaders. The […]
Army Rescues Kidnapped Victim, Recovers Ransom
National News – Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a kidnapped woman and recovered ₦8 million ransom in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, marking a rare reversal in Nigeria’s persistent kidnap-for-ransom crisis. The rescue operation, carried out on April 25, 2026, followed the victim’s abduction on April 19 in Shendam. According […]