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International Crude Oil Markets Experience Downturn
Global oil benchmarks fell nearly one percent on Wednesday amid Middle East tensions, while Nigerian domestic fuel prices remained stable despite recent shifts in refining and distribution.
Federal Government and NDDC Launch $500 Million Fund to Boost Niger Delta Agriculture
The Nigerian government and the NDDC have unveiled a $500 million agricultural fund aimed at diversifying the Niger Delta economy, boosting food security, and replacing the regional reliance on oil production with sustainable agribusiness.
House of Representatives Pledges State Police Will Not Serve as Governors’ Personal Guards
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has promised that forthcoming state police reforms will prioritize public safety and democratic integrity over the influence of state governors.
Nigerian Government Concludes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa
Following a series of xenophobic incidents, the Federal Government has finished transporting 1,490 Nigerians back home from South Africa via specialized humanitarian flights.
Minister Tunji-Ojo: Thousands jailed for trivial offenses and unpaid fines
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that thousands of Nigerians are jailed for minor offenses and small fines, leading to unnecessary prison overcrowding and excessive government spending.
Chiwendu Ihezuo Reveals Super Falcons Goals for WAFCON 2026
Chiwendu Ihezuo shares the Super Falcons' ambitions to defend their title and secure a 2027 World Cup spot at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.
Nigeria enhances passport authentication through ICAO global network
Nigeria has successfully linked its passport verification system to the ICAO global network to resolve authentication issues for travelers at international borders.
Adebayo Claims APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket Was a Deceptive Ploy
Prince Adewole Adebayo of the SDP asserts that the 2023 APC presidential ticket was a deceptive strategy meant to exploit religious sentiment rather than provide effective leadership.
Minister Tunji-Ojo: Most Nigerian Inmates Are State Offenders Who Shouldn’t Be In Jail
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that 93 percent of Nigerian inmates are state offenders, many of whom should not be incarcerated, following a successful initiative that saw 4,000 inmates released in one day.
Osun Police Save Kidnapping Victim and Intercept Ransom Payment
Osun State police officers rescued a kidnapped herdsman and recovered over ₦2.2 million in ransom money after a shootout with suspects near the Ibadan-Ife Expressway.