The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have “catastrophic consequences” on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented. CEO and president Amin H. Nasser said it was vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20 percent of global
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Tuesday met with the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) over the spate of insecurity in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other Fulani elders from the three senatorial districts also attended the meeting. Aiyedatiwa,
An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The defendants — Manu Bala, 41; Jibrin Samaila, 47; Ibrahim Garuba, 29; and Ibrahim Kashimu, 26 — were remanded at Kirikiri Custodial Centre
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to discovering, nurturing, and investing in young sporting talents following Edo State’s victory at the second edition of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Games – Edo 2026. The governor made the pledge while receiving the champions’ trophy during
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect following renewed violent attacks in some communities. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Yola. NAN reports that in a
Security agencies responsible for airport operations in Nigeria have pledged to collaborate with the Ogun State Government to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo. The commitment was made on Monday during a strategic security meeting between representatives of the state government and key security agencies
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday, voided the National convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. The Appellate Court held that it was wrong for the party to have proceeded with the convention inspite a subsisting order not
Local Government Workers drawn from the 18 council areas of Cross River on Monday staged a peaceful protest over 11 months unpaid salaries. The workers, who said they were newly employed staff members under the Cross River State Unified Local Government Service Commission, appealed to the governor for intervention. The
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has vowed to deal with insecurity and restore lasting peace in Benue State. This was contained in a statement on Monday in Makurdi, signed by Mr Solomon Iorpev, his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication. The governor made the declaration while receiving a briefing on
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a council secretary and one other person at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Monday, said the victims were