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Prof. Danladi of the University, praises Tinubu’s administrative reforms in the upstream oil and gas sector Lagos (Core Reporters) A university lecturer and energy governance scholar, Prof. Josiah Danladi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a “bold and transformative recalibration” of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Citizens Connect conference in Lagos, Prof. …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s recent statement, describing it as a “distraction” and an attempt to divert attention from those who are truly responsible for terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria.Akpabio, while reacting to reports alleging genocide of Christians in Nigeria on Thursday, claimed that Christians and Muslims have been victims of terrorism, and …

When President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidies by 2023, his government’s switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was touted as the country’s next big leap. A cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel. But more than a year later, the statistics tell a sad story. Nigeria, a country of more than 200 million people, …

The Kaduna Baptist Theological Seminary has warned the United States government against designating Nigeria as a country that violates religious freedom, warning that such a move could worsen insecurity and deepen religious tension across the nation. In a statement signed by the president, the seminary’s board of governors, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, and the interim president, Rev. Dr Mannaseh Panpe, …

Every election comes with its own challenges, and political players are busy oiling their political machinery towards the November 11, 2023 Kogi State gubernatorial election. Several candidates have emerged from various primaries across the 18 political parties that will participate in the said election. Elections in Kogi State have a way of entertaining Nigeria’s political spectators with its different dramas …

The political landscape in Enugu State is set for a major upheaval as Governor Peter Mbah prepares to lead the entire political structure of the state – including 24 members of the State House of Assembly and 260 councilors – into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The planned defection, described by insiders as the “death knell” of the Peoples Democratic …

Here are the top 10 news stories across the country. 1. Makinde challenged Umahi to reveal full details of the cost of the coastal highway project Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the Federal Government’s handling of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, particularly the lack of transparency around its costs.Read more 2. Joe Igbokwe intensifies campaign against the release …

Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has defended the practice of gospel artistes charging for performances, stressing that service and professionalism can coexist. In a post shared on social media on Friday, Godfrey expressed that although many still believe that gospel musicians should perform for free, the reality is that running a sustainable ministry requires financial support and fair compensation. The …

Super Eagles Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Friday evening, 9 October 2025, rekindled their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating hosts Lesotho 2-1. With two games left in the group stage, Nigeria entered the must-win match sitting third with 11 points, three behind Benin Republic and South Africa, who both had 14 points. Super Eagles coach …

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has called for commitment from all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) initiative aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s import and export processes through a unified digital platform. The Zonal Coordinator for Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, made the call at the National One Window Stakeholder Engagement Forum …