Tinubu brokers historic truce on OPL 245 to boost Nigeria’s oil output
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, clearing the way for the development of one of Nigeria’s most commercially promising deepwater oil assets. The agreement was reached between the Federal Government of Nigeria, Italian energy company Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited during a meeting at the Presidential Villa...
Uba Sani: Tinubu behind my administration’s success
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says his administration would not have recorded major achievements within two and half years without President Bola Tinubu’s support. Sani said Kaduna State will be the first subnational to benefit from the $200 million Nigeria-China poultry project, the biggest in sub-saharan Africa, because of the president’s love for the state. “By the grace of God, in...
Wike pledges more projects for Kuje, warns chairman against ‘away leadership’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged more infrastructure projects for Kuje Area Council, warning the incoming council chairman against abandoning the people after assuming office. Wike gave the assurance on Thursday during a thank-you visit to Kuje Area Council to appreciate residents for their support in the recent council elections. Addressing traditional rulers, political leaders...
Shettima mocks ADC over ‘fake’ entries on digital membership portal
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over what he described as widespread fake identities on the party’s online membership registration platform. Shettima also took a swipe at the opposition party over its long-standing demand for real-time electronic transmission of election results. The ADC had on March 1 launched a nationwide online membership registration ahead of the...
CAF postpones WAFCON 2026
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, moving the tournament from its earlier March schedule to a new window between July and August. CAF confirmed the development in a statement published on Thursday, bringing clarity after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the competition. The tournament, which Morocco won the rights to...
‘Unforeseen circumstances’: CAF postpones 2026 WAFCON to July
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to hold between July and August in Morocco. CAF announced the rescheduling in a statement on Thursday. The continental football governing body had, in October 2024, granted the hosting rights for the 2026 WAFCON to Morocco and the tournament was scheduled for March 17 to...
NDLEA: Our drug trafficking case against Abba Kyari still on
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its drug trafficking case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari remains active and is scheduled to continue at the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 16, 2026. The NDLEA said the case will resume before Justice Emeka Nwite, stressing that the matter is separate from a different case...
I lost over $500,000 on failed restaurant venture in Ghana —Dele Momodu
Media entrepreneur and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has disclosed losing more than $500,000 while operating a restaurant in Accra, Ghana. Speaking on the podcast Building Wealth with Femi, Momodu said the loss stemmed from his attempt to diversify investments beyond publishing. “People always think diversification means you will make more money. "No, unless you are very lucky, you can lose...
CAN praises Uba Sani, commends pilgrimage restoration, road projects
The Kaduna State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lauded Governor Uba Sani as a responsive leader who has been fulfilling his campaign promises since assuming office. The commendation came from CAN Chairman, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, on Wednesday during a Ramadan Iftar hosted by the Governor at the Government House, where Christian leaders were also in attendance. Rev....
Iran missile strikes on US oil tanker in Persian Gulf
Iranian state media reported on Thursday that a United States oil tanker was hit by a missile in the Persian Gulf, in what Tehran described as its latest attack targeting the region’s energy sector. According to a statement from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the vessel “was hit by a missile in the north of the Persian Gulf” and “is currently on...
