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The hydrographer of the Federation, the rear admiral Ayodeji Olugbode, paid tribute to his former boss, the captain of the navy Caleb Omonyi Olubolade (Retd), describing his disappearance at the age of 71 as national loss. Admiral Olugbode greeted the deceased Olubolade as “extraordinary naval officer and visionary administrator”. Speaking from his personal experience as an ex helper of Olubolade, …

‘In this investigative report, KEHINDE OGUNYALE reveals how gas gas exploration and emissions by companies in Bayelsa State have altered the environment, created climate change and negatively impacted the citizens’ Amid Nigeria’s sluggish efforts to curb methane emissions due to weak accountability and failed commitments, local communities near oil exploration sites continue to bear the brunt of daily gas flaring …

Delta del Niger: the Navy recovers over 411,000 liters of crude oil in July … as 71 illegal refinery sites deactivated By our journalist According to reports, the Nigerian navy under operation Delta Sanity has acted on the theft of crude oil and other maritime crimes in the Niger delta region, recording significant operational milestones in July 2025. Over 411,400 …

Super Falcons Nigeria has survived in the 36th place in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking, released on Thursday through the official website of FIFA. The team remains the highest ranking team of Africa after their recent victory in 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), where they return dramatically to defeat the host Morocco 3-2 in the final and …

After being without a club from winter, Samuel Adegbenro has now signed with the Norwegian club Egersunds IK until the end of the season. The Nigerian striker left China in January and will now organize a return to Norway, where he appeared previously. Egersund from the Second Division announced the transfer of the experienced activist. “Of course, we are very …

A special senior reporter of the governor of the state of Kano, Abbar Kabir Yusuf, at the Ministry of History and culture, Sadiq Gentle, died of injuries suffered during a violent attack by suspicious hooligans. Waec suspends access to SSCE 2025 results on technical problems Gentle passed on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the Machete …

The German authorities have arrested three additional suspects in connection with the right -wing coup plot which aims to overthrow the government and install a German nobleman, Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss, as the new head of state. The arrest was announced on Thursday by the police and prosecutors in Munich, bringing fresh momentum for the ongoing investigation which had caused …

President Tinubu Bola has nominated Mr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chair/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC). Special advisors about information and strategies to the President, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ramat, 39, is an electric engineer with a PhD title in strategic management and broad administrative experience. President Tinubu also nominated …

The state security service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), has threatened a criminal and civil legal action against gazette people for a relationship that argues that the general manager of the agency, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, was involved in the alleged abandonment and forced the resignation of the CEO of the National Wetroleum Limited (NNPCL). In …

The Minister of Flight Development and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji’s music star, Wasiuu Ayinde, in the list of flight ban. The direction followed the singer violation at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Terminal. The incident, which involved Ayinde, known as Kwam 1 and two Pilot ValueJet Airlines, caused the suspension …