56 m. ago JUST IN: Crude Oil reserves hit 37bn barrels, gas soars to 210.54TCF – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has declared the country’s official petroleum reserves position, revealing a staggering 37.28 billion barrels of crude oil and condensate alongside an eye-popping 210.54 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. This was disclosed on Friday in a press release titled “The Declaration of Annual National Petroleum Reserves Position as of Read More

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72 m. ago FG set to construct 100 housing units each in 774 LGAs with Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme

The Federal Government is set to begin the construction of 100 housing units in each of the country’s 774 local read more FG set to construct 100 housing units each in 774 LGAs with Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme

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72 m. ago Interior minister rolls out sweeping immigration reforms to remove bottlenecks, curb abuses

Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior has rolled out a series of sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s immigration system, improving read more Interior minister rolls out sweeping immigration reforms to remove bottlenecks, curb abuses

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74 m. ago UK labour market sees highest surge in jobseekers in over 4 years

employers cite job cuts and slowdown in vacancies The United Kingdom’s (UK) labour market continued to show signs of strain read more UK labour market sees highest surge in jobseekers in over 4 years

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81 m. ago Matawalle Leads Nigeria’s Push For Global Defence Ties In Brazil

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security […]

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92 m. ago Nigerian youths need capital, not freebies as empowerment — AfDB boss

Akinwunmi Adeshina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has described empowerment initiatives by Nigerian leaders as ‘freebies’ that may read more Nigerian youths need capital, not freebies as empowerment — AfDB boss

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1 hour ago Rivers CP removes DPO, apologises over assault on journalists

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Adewale Adepoju, says the Divisional Police Officers in charge of the Abali Park jurisdiction where journalists were assaulted by officers of the command while covering the #TakeItBackProtest in Port Harcourt has been removed from office. Adepoju disclosed this to members of the state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Read More

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1 hour ago Develop your land in two years or lose it, FCTA warns landowners

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced some land reforms, including a new law which seeks to revoke undeveloped plots after two years of issuance of Rights of Occupancy. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Friday, the Director of Land Administration in the FCTA, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said the reforms will Read More

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2 h. ago Kebbi student rescued, Katsina bandits killed in joint security raids

The Katsina State Police Command, in a collaborative effort with the military and the Department of State Services, have killed five armed bandits in the state. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, Adejobi said on April 10, Read More

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2 h. ago Lagos shuts down 13 markets in Ketu, Ikorodu over environmental violations

In a move aimed at restoring sanity, ensuring public health and compliance with the environmental laws, the Lagos State Government read more Lagos shuts down 13 markets in Ketu, Ikorodu over environmental violations

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2 h. ago “I Died Days Ago But God Gave Me Second Chance” – Doris Ogala Shares Near

Nigerian actress Doris Ogala has shared her near-death experience, revealing that she died, went to heaven, and was later sent back to earth. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, she disclosed that she was sent back to earth after being told it wasn’t yet her time. Ogala painted a picture of heaven as a calm and […] The post “I Died Days Ago But God Gave Me Second Chance” – Doris Ogala Shares Near-Death Experience appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies bias

The Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. PUNCH Online reports that the government stated this to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Ndume, an Read More

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2 h. ago Alleged defamation: Sue Natasha, don’t involve police, Falana tells Akpabio

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to sue suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamation. The lawyer said this in a statement on Friday following a petition Akpabio submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at Read More

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3 h. ago Professional Counselling: Experts Urge Nigerians To Seek Guidance

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and all Nigerians have been advised to engage professional counsellors for effective guidance in their daily lives. This call was made by the National President of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) and President of the Counselling Practitioners Council, Professor Malami Umar Tambawal, shortly after the council’s inauguration […]

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3 h. ago Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa

By Seyi Babalola Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), claims he is the most constitutionally qualified person to lead the party amid its leadership crisis. Apapa stated this on ARISE TV’s News Night on Thursday, citing Article 14 of the party’s constitution as the basis for his opinion. He said that […] The post Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 9 People In Police Net Over Killing Of Septuagenarian In Oyo Land Dispute

At least nine people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a septuagenarian and the destruction of property worth millions of naira in a communal land dispute in the state. The Oyo State Police Command’s public relations officer, Adewale Osifeso, said on Thursday that the nine suspects were arrested by operatives of the […]

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4 h. ago Again, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Allegations Of Lopsided Political Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favouritism in federal appointments, reaffirming the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national unity. In a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social […]

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4 h. ago Zedcrest Wealth Launches POOL: The Ultimate Squad Savings Hack for Nigerians

Every Nigerian squad knows the struggle: grand plans are made in the group chat, girls’ trips, birthday turn-ups, funding a read more Zedcrest Wealth Launches POOL: The Ultimate Squad Savings Hack for Nigerians

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4 h. ago ‘Buhari Executed My Brother With Retroactive Law’, Nollywood Actor Nkem Owoh Recounts

Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has spoken out about the execution of his older brother, Bartholomew Owoh, under the then military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as one of the most painful moments of his life. Bartholomew Owoh was one of three young Nigerian executed by a firing squad […]

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4 h. ago “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris

Renowned controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, has pledged to finance the video shoot for Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned the song on Thursday, deeming it inappropriate and offensive. In a surprising […] The post “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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