NNPC Limited has announced the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria’s energy sector and a major step forward in…
The United States House of Representatives has introduced a new appropriations bill that could significantly restrict financial assistance to Nigeria, citing concerns over violence affecting Christian communities and the government’s response to ongoing security challenges. The proposed legislation, introduced in April 2026 by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart through the House Committee on Appropriations, covers funding allocations…
The United States is reportedly preparing to withdraw the USS Gerald R. Ford from the Middle East after nearly 10 months of deployment, signaling a significant shift in America’s military posture in the region. According to reports, the warship — widely recognized as the world’s largest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier — is expected…
Petrol prices across Nigeria are edging closer to N1,400 per litre following a fresh increase in fuel loading prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as global crude oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The latest surge comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran over a ceasefire deal…
A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations in a newly filed lawsuit accusing her of sexually harassing, abusing, and intimidating a junior male employee over an extended period. According to court documents filed in New York County, Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the company’s Leveraged Finance division, has been accused of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly cautioned the United States against launching any new military ground operation in Iran during a lengthy phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-level call, which reportedly lasted more than 90 minutes, focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East, the ongoing war involving Iran, and renewed discussions…
