By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 202…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja A fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the…

…The Federal Government has charged three men identified as Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), for the recent k!dnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo state. The 10-count charges filed b…

…addressed the press shortly after submitting the petition at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, July 17. The father of the deceased who spoke through his lawyer, expressed sadness that almost two weeks after his daughter's demise, the Ebonyi State Police Command had refused to release her body for burial. Accord…

…operations. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the suspect was arrested at about 5:00 p.m. on July 15 after police operatives trailed him based on credible intelligence. He said an immediate search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of 500 tablets of D5, an il…

…sharing details of his recent meeting with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja. Following the encounter, Fayose posted a photograph on his Instagram page expressing his admiration for the younger Tinubu. In the caption, he revealed that they shared a prayer for both Seyi and the President. Despite the f…

…picked her and drove her around Port Harcout for 5 hours A woman has shared the horrific abuse her sister was subjected to after she fell into the trap of one-chance operators in Port Harcourt. She explained that the one-chance operators drove her sister around Port Harcourt for four to five hours and even went to a fu…

…Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this on Friday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Oduwole spoke on outcome of the Biashara Afrika 2026 Forum held recently in Togo. The minister said trade could not thrive where entrepreneurs and investors faced movement res…

…the Federal Government over the allocation of newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja’s Katampe district, describing the gesture as discriminatory and contrary to the principle of equality before the law. Falana spoke in a video shared by NewsCentral on Thursday, where he questioned the legal basis for providing e…

…was confirmed by the Bauchi State government on Thursday. He replaced Salmanu Abubakar who was sacked following the team’s relegation last season. Bako is expected to resume duties with immediate effect. The state government stated that the decision was reached in other to restore public confidence in the management of…

…group cited the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), as the justification for the bounty.The announcement, issued on July 16, 2026, holds Trump directly responsible for the deaths of Soleimani and al-Muh…

…away after claiming they are no longer interested in buying. Many phone sellers in Abuja have been complaining of being victims. Now, a trio has been nabbed in Heart Plaza after they allegedly attempted using the same tactics on a vendor. The vendor succeeded in nabbing the group before they could escape and raised ala…

…Stakeholders Engagement Workshop hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Scaling the Sustainable Adoption of Productive Use of Energy Technologies Across Nigeria: Harmonising Financing Opportunities and Policy Frameworks”. At the event, Minister of Power, Jos…

…for court prosecution.She was referring to the same man disturbing her to come to Abuja where she sorted the advise of Odogwu whom she saw as a big brother before he diverted her using the opportunity that he would teach her content. He already heard she was a virgin and the ediot wanted that experience.Favour was sayi…

…Studies, French, Business Education, Home Economics, and Computer Studies.The syllabus consists of 18 subject syllabi. Six of the 18 are Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and others), in which candidates choose only one.Subject GroupExamplesCore (compulsory)English Studies, Mathematics, Basic Science & Technolog…

…platform, it is advisable. Therefore, when Ambassador Jimoh visited the Presidency in Abuja on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and announced to the world that: “The President has generously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations,” he was insulting Nigerians. President Tinubu should not “generously” agree to…

…an additional 400 kilometres of the East-West Road. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, Umahi described the approvals as another milestone in the Federal Government’s infrastructure renewal programme, saying they would improve national integration, boost economic activities and strengthen regional connectivity.…

…the Managing Director of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, Abubakar Yelwa, for what it described as proactive measures aimed at reducing the impact of flooding across HYPPADEC member states. In a statement jointly signed by the National Chairman of the forum, Murtala Jalingo, and its Secre…

…her death.Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday, July 16, during a press conference in Abuja convened to provide updates on road projects recently approved by President Bola Tinubu.The minister described the deceased as "like a daughter," saying she had worked with him for three years and was a staff member of the Davi…

…Mangu Abershi Nwel for Vice President, Oladunwo Mathew Adewale for Secretary, Chabulatuda James for Assistant Secretary, Temisanren Uwala Joyce for Public Relations Officer, Atuonwu Victor Chibuzor for Financial Secretary, Zaliha Ibrahim Imam for Treasurer, and Obiageli Uchenna Charles for Ex-Officio II. Ahead of the e…

…command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable members of society from abuse, violence and exploitation. Ohagwu also urged members of the public to promptly report cases of child abuse, domestic violence and related offences to the nearest police station, assuring that offenders would be brought to ju…

…Abdulrazaq from the Kwara State Judiciary to the Federal Judicial Service Commission, Abuja, after the completion of the necessary administrative procedures. The commission congratulated all promoted and confirmed officers and urged members of staff to remain committed to justice, transparency and accountability. “The…

…Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He said intelligence indicated that weapons were being transported from battle zones in Maiduguri and Zamfara to other parts of the country, particularly the South-West, through road and water routes. “Arms are moving everywhere…

…State, insisting that he suspects no foul play. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister described the deceased as “like a daughter” and appealed to Nigerians not to politicise the incident while investigations continue. “Habila was “like a daughter” – Umahi says Umahi said Habila had worke…

…Chairman of the Cross River State Task Force on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery, Dr Dan Abubakar, charged health practitioners not to compromise professional standards despite the prevailing economic challenges. He explained that preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related condition characterised by high blood pressure and orga…