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By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, April 1, 2026 – The nomination of Mr. Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has raised eyebrows among opposition groups and sections of the public, who accused the nominee of being a partisan of the ruling Unity Party (UP). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on March 30, 2026, nominated …

Department of State Services (DSS) operatives on Wednesday detained former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai shortly after a hearing at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. El-Rufai, who was facing corruption charges – brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) – when DSS agents entered, escorted him into a waiting vehicle and reportedly headed for Abuja. …

Noble Energy EG Ltd. (a Chevron company) said Chevron has made the final investment decision (FID) on the Aseng gas monetization project in Equatorial Guinea. The FID follows the execution of the relevant agreements and is awaiting final regulatory approvals. Speaking on the FID, President and CEO of Chevron Nigeria and Central Africa Region, Jim Swartz, noted that the agreements …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State to halt operations at the Gateway Cargo International Airport. Instead, he will head to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent gun attacks, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens. From Plateau, the President will …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially welcomed the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) evaluation team to Nigeria as the country advances its bid to host the 15th African Games in 2031. This was revealed today (Wednesday) in the NSC identifier X. “The delegations are carrying out a comprehensive inspection of key sporting facilities, supporting infrastructure and overall readiness of …