…barrels of crude at Juaymah on Saudi Arabia’s east coast last week, according to Kpler data. On Wednesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The United States renewed its attacks on Iran this week, with Tehran hitting back in the Gul…
New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence for students in public schools through eighth grade, a source close to the matter told AFP on Wednesday, confirming US media reports. Teachers and parents have warned against the use of AI in schools over concerns about harming children’s mental health and cogni…
…-verification-fee-now-n4000/ 5. Manufacturers invest N6.8tn as weak customer demand bites Data from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria show investors pumped about N6.8tn into the sector between 2015 and 2025, with annual investment rising to N1.33tn in 2025. However, high inflation, currency depreciation and risi…
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2 in their 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. T…
…ownership, limited resources, fragmented coordination, inadequate gender-disaggregated data, insufficient accountability mechanisms and uneven capacity among state and non-state actors”. “These challenges are particularly significant in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, where insecurity, displacement, poverty, cl…
A former presidential candidate of the defunct African Renaissance Party, Yahaya Ndu, has called on the Federal Government to legalise artisanal refineries across the Niger Delta region. He argued that local refining capacity – rather than debates over fuel subsidy – remains the key to ending Nigeria’s energy crisis. S…
The United Kingdom has told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory and attempted annexations have not altered Ukraine’s sovereignty or borders, while calling on Moscow to accept a full and unconditional ceasefire. Speaking at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine in New…
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk on Tuesday stressed the need for more AI data centers and the electric power needed to support them at a meeting of G20 technology ministers focused on the disruptions and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. a Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Credit: AFP…
…deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability. Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Fayoade Mustapha, said the initiatives show the “Force’s resolve to deploy practical technology-driven so…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, pledged that his administration would deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and curb economic sabotage in the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigeria…
Farmers and residents of Ajogbo Akia Community in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the state government to urgently provide relief to families whose farmlands and agricultural plantations were allegedly destroyed by landgrabbers and impostors. The community made the appeal on Tuesday…
…Detectives investigating the crash examined footage from Erunkulu’s vehicle and data obtained from his employers. The investigation found that he had driven for about 53 hours during the three days before the collision. Police said his longest rest period during that time was only seven hours, while other breaks includ…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday donated brand-new buses to the state councils of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Bar Association and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Ka…
Protests have continued for the third day over the alleged killing of a University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, by a police corporal at the Ada George-Agip Junction axis of Port Harcourt last Thursday. Recall that some policemen at a checkpoint at the Ada George-Agip Junction were said to have flagged down…
A little girl dressed in a native Yoruba outfit went viral on TikTok after strutting, dancing and posing with confidence in a home photo studioThe video was filmed with visible lighting stands, giving it a stylish runway feel that captivated thousands of viewersThe on-screen caption 'Iyalode kimonnnn' summed up the chi…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man for allegedly instigating a mob attack on a man accused of stealing mobile phones around Harbour Junction, Calabar. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who said the incident o…
…by a camera inside Erunkulu's vehicle captured the moment he fell asleep while driving. Data obtained from his employers also showed that he had driven for around 53 hours during the three days before the fatal crash. Erunkulu was charged with causing de@th by dangerous driving in March 2026 and pleaded guilty at court…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged Nigerians, particularly youths, not to support calls by some politicians to return to the fuel subsidy regime. The students’ body said the focus should be on ensuring accountability in the use of savings from fuel subsidy removal rather than advocating a return to…
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protes…
…operators adjusting their rates amid concerns over higher international crude oil prices.Data from PetroleumPriceNG showed that AYM Shafa was selling LPG at about N1,050 per kilogramme, while Ardova Plc was listed at N975.NIPCO Lagos and 11Plc were both pegged at around N980 per kilogramme.The development could become…
The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, DIG Johnson Kokumo (retd) has dismissed allegations contained in a viral video claiming that persons arrested over the seizure of illegal arms at the Tin Can Island Port were allegedly being sponsored by the National Security A…
"I was so frightened I took laws into my hands" Woman retracts statement accusing Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele of r@pe (video) A Nigerian woman who alleged she was r@ped by Singapore-based Nigerian footballer, Victor Ebele, has retracted her statement. In 2025, Chioma Oniniwu took to X to allege that she was r@ped …
'I'm too old to be pregnant' - Granny breaks down in tears after discovering she is expecting a baby An elderly woman broke down in tears after discovering that she is pregnant. In the video, the visibly distressed woman repeatedly screamed, "What am I going to do?" as she struggled to process the pregnancy test result…
'It was donation, not harvesting' - Medical expert defends Abuja doctors in kidney controversy An Abuja-based kidney procedure involving several young men was a case of voluntary organ donation rather than illegal trafficking or forced harvesting, a Nigerian medical expert has stated. Speaking on Channels TV, consultan…
The family of an aviation student, Enejoh Faith, has commended former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello after his N30m intervention enabled her to complete her aviation training and move closer to fulfilling her childhood ambition of becoming a pilot. Faith and her family visited the former governor on Monday night to e…