Oil prices rise after reports of container ships in Hormuz being hit by gunfire
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday with Brent trading above $100 a barrel, erasing earlier losses following reports of gunfire attacks on at least three container ships in the Strait of…
Lekki Refinery Diversifies into Plastics and Detergents in Multi-Billion Dollar Honeywell Expansion
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group’s technology to build up production of petrochemicals for plastics and detergents, the companies said,…
Nigeria, Türkiye seal major defence deals to strengthen national security, operational readiness
Nigeria and Türkiye have entered into a comprehensive defence partnership agreement covering military training, technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and maritime cooperation aimed at strengthening national security and operational efficiency. The…
Troops rescue 13 kidnapped Benue Links passengers
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued 13 kidnapped passengers of a Benue Links commercial bus abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road on April 15, 2026, the…
Police nabs 4 suspects, recover firearms in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested four suspects and recovered four firearms and 17 cartridges in multiple operations in various parts of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson,…
Police detains Pastor over alleged defilement in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has detained a 37-year old pastor for alleged defilement of a minor. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated…
Benue Police arrests 7 over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the…
Police arrests 3 kidnap suspects, rescue victim in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers says it has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued one victim, following a major operation in the state. Spokesperson of the command, ASP Blessing Agebe,…
MAN Rejects World Bank’s Call for Petrol Imports, Warns of “Economic Retrogression”
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted the World Bank’s recommendation on reinstating petrol import licences, describing it as a recipe for deindustrialisation and economic retrogression. MAN Director-General, Mr….
NDPC probes alleged data breach at CAC
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Mr. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations,…