Global oil prices climbed further above $100 per barrel on Monday as the conflict involving Iran entered its third week, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies and the security of key shipping routes. Crude prices surged in early trading after Donald Trump said at the weekend
The Last Domino: Bala Mohammed and the sunset of the PDP, by Abubakar M. Kareto In Nigerian politics, the “big tent” of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hasn’t just folded; it has been systematically dismantled. With Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum reportedly crossing the carpet to join
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a security operation aimed at curbing criminal activities. Police authorities said the suspect was apprehended following intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping networks operating in parts of the country. During the arrest, officers reportedly recovered
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the reported ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. SERAP made the call in a public statement, urging the president to direct relevant anti-corruption agencies to probe the expenditure and ensure accountability for
Sources said the anti-graft agency invited the senior judicial officer for questioning after his wife was allegedly intercepted by EFCC operatives while travelling to Benue State. She was reportedly returned to Abuja following the interception. According to sources familiar with the incident, about $160,000 in cash was allegedly found with her at the time. Authorities […]
During plenary on Wednesday, lawmakers amended Section 77 of the recently assented Electoral Act 2026, prescribing stiff penalties including a two-year prison term, a fine of N10 million, or both for anyone found guilty of maintaining dual political party membership. The amendment was adopted after extensive deliberations during the Committee of the Whole session presided
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspect’s last known address is 111 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos State. “The public is hereby notified that Peiyuan Niu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of obtaining money by […]
Khamenei has not appeared publicly since being named supreme leader over the weekend, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in an air strike at the start of the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel on February 28. In a message posted on Telegram, Yousef Pezeshkian, the son […]
























