Nigeria’s crude oil production showed a modest rebound in March 2026, offering a glimmer of improvement for Africa’s largest oil producer. However, the country still fell short of its production quota set by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, highlighting ongoing challenges within the sector. According to the latest Monthly Oil Market Report released by…
The United States is reportedly preparing to send thousands of additional troops to the Middle East in the coming days, according to a report by The Washington Post. While the exact number of personnel remains unclear, the move signals a potential escalation in Washington’s strategy toward Iran, even as Donald Trump maintains that the conflict…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a notable shift in relations between the two traditionally close partners as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a wine fair in Verona, Meloni said…
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly built corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing tax system restructuring. The inauguration event also signaled the formal transition from the former Federal Inland Revenue Service to the newly restructured Nigeria Revenue Service, a move aimed at…
Legendary Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has posthumously earned a place in global music history, becoming the first Nigerian artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fela, widely celebrated as the pioneer of Afrobeat, will be honoured in the “Early Influence” category—an acknowledgment reserved for artists whose work has had…
The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress has taken a new turn after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to suspend its planned national convention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court directed all parties involved to maintain the status quo ante bellum—a legal term meaning a return…
New research from Duke University and Boston University is shedding light on a lesser-known factor that could influence fertility and early pregnancy outcomes—male cannabis use. According to the studies, the use of cannabis may alter sperm at a genetic level, potentially increasing the risk of miscarriage and affecting early embryo development. Scientists point to tetrahydrocannabinol…
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, marking what he described as the highest level of activity since the ongoing restrictions in the region began. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump highlighted the spike in maritime movement, noting that the figure…
Nigeria is gearing up to begin natural gas delivery to Abuja by July 2026 through the long-anticipated Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline, marking a significant step forward in the country’s energy transition plans. According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the project is nearing completion, with officials expressing optimism that gas will soon start flowing to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, intercepting a large consignment of cannabis valued at over ₦724 million in Edo State. Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, the state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, revealed that operatives seized a total of 7,245 kilograms of cannabis…
