In a landmark move to confront decades-old challenges of oil theft, under-reporting, and export fraud, Nigeria has unveiled a robust new regulatory regime that mandates real-time tracking of crude oil shipments, marking a turning point in the country’s battle for fiscal transparency and accountability.The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has rolled out the UpstreamContinue reading "Nigeria Launches Real-Time Crude Export Tracking in Bold Crackdown on Oil Theft and Revenue Leakages"
“Cries for Justice: Benue Catholic Church Leads Prayer Walk Amid Herdsmen Attacks, Contrasts Tinubu’s Political Parade”
In a powerful and deeply emotional demonstration of faith and solidarity, members of the Catholic Church in Benue State took to the streets of Gboko on Thursday morning in a solemn prayer walk to honour victims of brutal gunmen attacks and to demand an end to the bloodshed ravaging the state.Led by the Catholic DioceseContinue reading "“Cries for Justice: Benue Catholic Church Leads Prayer Walk Amid Herdsmen Attacks, Contrasts Tinubu’s Political Parade”"
Drama in Court: Senator Natasha, Husband Storm Abuja Court Amid Heavy Security for Explosive Defamation Trial
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday made a dramatic appearance at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, as she faces explosive criminal defamation charges brought by the Federal Government.Arriving in the company of her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan—a former governorship candidate—the embattled lawmaker was spotted entering the courtroom at exactlyContinue reading "Drama in Court: Senator Natasha, Husband Storm Abuja Court Amid Heavy Security for Explosive Defamation Trial"
Revolt at Refugee Commission: Staff Shut Down Office, Accuse Commissioner Aliyu Ahmed of Grand Corruption, Nepotism, and Sabotage
In a dramatic twist that has plunged the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) into turmoil, enraged staff on Wednesday shut down the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, accusing its Federal Commissioner, Aliyu Ahmed, of widespread corruption, ethnic favoritism, and dereliction of duty. Chanting “enough is enough,” the protesting workers barricaded theContinue reading "Revolt at Refugee Commission: Staff Shut Down Office, Accuse Commissioner Aliyu Ahmed of Grand Corruption, Nepotism, and Sabotage"
2027 Power Shift: Coalition of Nigeria Unveils Zonal Leaders, Sparks Political Frenzy
In a move that has sent ripples across the Nigerian political landscape, a popular political commentator and influencer known as DGov took to social media platform X to break a major development ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to DGov, the Coalition of Nigeria has officially unveiled its regional political figures—carefully selected to spearheadContinue reading "2027 Power Shift: Coalition of Nigeria Unveils Zonal Leaders, Sparks Political Frenzy"
MACBAN Cries Out: 57 Fulani Herders Killed, Over 4,000 Cattle Stolen in 2025 Amid Alarming Silence in Benue
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has raised the alarm over what it describes as systematic, unchecked, and media-ignored attacks on Fulani pastoralists in Benue State. In a gripping statement titled “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right,” the group claimed that no fewer than 57 Fulani herders have been killed and moreContinue reading "MACBAN Cries Out: 57 Fulani Herders Killed, Over 4,000 Cattle Stolen in 2025 Amid Alarming Silence in Benue"
Troops Eliminate 8 Bandits in Katsina Raid, One Soldier Wounded – Nigerian Army Vows to Sustain Momentum
In a daring and well-coordinated offensive, Nigerian Army troops under Operation Fasan Yanma have successfully neutralised eight armed bandits in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, launched in the early hours of Wednesday along the notorious Kurfi–Batsari axis, marks another decisive step in the military’s relentless war against banditry in the North-WestContinue reading "Troops Eliminate 8 Bandits in Katsina Raid, One Soldier Wounded – Nigerian Army Vows to Sustain Momentum"
Stranded in the Holy Land: NAHCON Scrambles to Rescue Nigerian Pilgrims Amid Flight Slot Crisis in Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims who recently concluded the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are now stranded as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) faces a critical shortage of return flight slots. The situation has sparked concern and frustration among pilgrims and their families, as the Commission battles bottlenecks in Saudi Arabia’s congested airspace.InContinue reading "Stranded in the Holy Land: NAHCON Scrambles to Rescue Nigerian Pilgrims Amid Flight Slot Crisis in Saudi Arabia"
Commissioner Adamu Atiku Inspects Transformative Projects in Yola, Reaffirms Fintiri’s Vision for a Modern Adamawa
Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Sardauna, has once again demonstrated his hands-on approach to governance with an extensive inspection tour of major infrastructural projects transforming the face of Yola, the state capital.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the commissioner detailed the oversight visit, which covered a range of ongoing landmarkContinue reading "Commissioner Adamu Atiku Inspects Transformative Projects in Yola, Reaffirms Fintiri’s Vision for a Modern Adamawa"
“Tinubu Fumes Over Benue Bloodshed: ‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a scathing rebuke to Nigeria’s top security and intelligence chiefs over the relentless bloodshed in Benue State, demanding urgent answers and swift action against the perpetrators of the carnage.On Wednesday, during a high-stakes visit to the state, Tinubu met behind closed doors with security chiefs and key stakeholders, whereContinue reading "“Tinubu Fumes Over Benue Bloodshed: ‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’”"
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