NUPRC urges local refiners to acquire oil blocs to secure crude supply
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has advised indigenous refinery operators to consider acquiring oil blocks as a long-term solution to persistent crude supply challenges. The Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the recommendation during a meeting with members of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement by...
NCC unveils IPv6 roadmap, targets 30% adoption by 2030
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a national roadmap to accelerate the adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), setting a target of about 30 per cent nationwide uptake by 2030. The strategy was unveiled in Lagos during the inauguration of the Nigeria IPv6 Council, an industry body tasked with driving implementation across government and the private sector. Speaking at...
Customs hands over N2.6bn worth of seized drugs to NDLEA in Imo
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, has handed over a large consignment of seized illicit and controlled drugs valued at N2.6bn to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The handover, which took place on Friday in Imo State, was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists. According to the NCS, the confiscated items include...
Katsina children face high malaria risk amid malnutrition crisis – MSF
The acting medical team leader of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Katsina State, Dr Ali Baba Nuradeen, has said malaria continues to rank among the top illnesses affecting children receiving care at the organisation’s nutrition facility. Speaking during activities marking the World Malaria Day 2026, Nuradeen explained that malaria remains a significant contributor to child morbidity, particularly among malnourished children. He...
University clarifies attack on student by phone snatchers
A 200-level Biology Education student of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Maryam Yakeem, has been attacked by suspected phone snatchers near the institution’s main campus in Itas/Gadau Local Government Area. According to reports, four assailants approached the student and demanded her mobile phone. Eyewitnesses said the situation escalated when she resisted, prompting one of the suspects to attack her with a sharp...
Blow to Iran war breakthrough as Trump cancels US envoys’ Pakistan trip
United States President Donald Trump has cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator in Pakistan, dealing a new setback to peace prospects. Trump, in a social media post on Saturday, April 25, 2026, said he had called off the planned visit by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, citing what he said was...
South-West PDP tackles Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark, distances self from opposition summit
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments referencing “Operation Wetie,” a violent episode in Nigeria’s political history, and distanced itself from a recent opposition leaders’ summit held in Ibadan. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Oyeniyi, the party described the governor’s remarks as inappropriate and unbecoming of...
EPL: Arsenal go top as Tottenham, West Ham win in battle for survival
Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope. Arsenal were nine points clear of Manchester City just two weeks ago before losing their way, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to overtake them. Saturday's home game against Newcastle was a must-win for...
Man City edge Southampton to reach fourth consecutive FA Cup final
Manchester City booked their place in the final of the FA Cup after a hard-fought victory over Southampton, extending their remarkable run to a fourth consecutive final appearance. Southampton kept City at bay and then delivered what looked like a famous FA Cup moment when Finn Azaz curled them in front with 11 minutes remaining. However, City kept on knocking on...
2027: Opposition parties to present joint candidate against Tinubu
Opposition parties in Nigeria have resolved to present a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, setting the stage for a united challenge against President Bola Tinubu. The decision was reached at a national summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan on Saturday, where leaders across major opposition platforms pledged to close...
