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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.7m Barrels Daily – NUPRC

Nigeria’s oil production has risen to its highest level in six months, averaging 1.71 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, according to new data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The Commission announced the figures on Thursday via its official X account, revealing that the total production included 1.507 million bpd of crude oil and 204,864 bpd of condensates. This represents an increase from 1.69 million bpd recorded in June 2025 and a significant improvement compared to 1.56 million bpd in July 2024 — a 9.9% year-on-year growth. NUPRC attributed the steady rise to enhanced security measures and improved operational efficiency across the upstream sector. “Even though Nigeria’s oil production has hit a six-month high with over 1.7 million barrels being produced daily, we at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) are still exploring ways […]

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ADC Crisis: Nafiu Bala Declares Self Authentic Chairman

The leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has deepened as Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, formally assumed office as the party’s National Chairman, rejecting the authority of former Senate President David Mark. Bala argued that both the Electoral Act and the ADC constitution empower him to succeed the former chairman, Ralph Nwosu, who resigned earlier this year after the party joined an opposition coalition. The coalition later announced Mark as Interim National Chairman. In an interview with The Guardian, Bala accused coalition leaders of attempting to hijack the ADC. “Our former National Chairman voluntarily resigned, and our constitution clearly outlines the transfer of power. I now resume office as the authentic National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress,” Bala said. He added that party leaders and members continued to rally around him. “Those who resigned have stepped aside […]

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PDP Chieftain Rejects Zoning, Calls for Merit in 2027

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has opposed the party’s zoning plan for the 2027 presidential ticket, arguing that competence should take priority over regional rotation. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, Olawepo-Hashim said zoning encourages division instead of unity, stressing that leadership ability is not tied to any part of the country. “Let’s focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Nigeria does not need zoning to produce a competent president. A capable leader can come from anywhere,” he stated. He cited historical examples, noting that former President Olusegun Obasanjo won the PDP ticket in 1999 through an open contest, unlike former President Goodluck Jonathan, who benefited from zoning but later lost re-election. According to Olawepo-Hashim, insisting on zoning could weaken the PDP against the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

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Champions League Final Kick-Off Moved To 6pm

UEFA has confirmed that the 2026 UEFA Champions League final in Budapest will kick off earlier than usual, starting at 6:00 p.m. local time instead of the traditional 9:00 p.m. The final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Arena. According to UEFA, the change is aimed at improving the overall matchday experience for fans. Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe, welcomed the decision, noting that an earlier start will make travel easier and reduce late-night stress for supporters. “It allows fans to enjoy the occasion without worrying about late-night logistics,” he said. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin also explained that while 9:00 p.m. is suitable for midweek fixtures, a Saturday final benefits from an earlier finish — even if extra time or penalties are required. The Champions League final has been played on Saturdays […]

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Power Surge Kills Two, Destroys Homes In Kaduna Community

KADUNA — Tragedy struck Karatudu New Extension in Ungwan Romi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Tuesday night when a high-voltage electricity surge killed two residents and destroyed several houses. The surge, reportedly caused by a fault in a feeder line linked to the community’s transformer, triggered fire outbreaks that spread quickly across homes. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. One victim, Elder Johnson Babatunde Atteh, was electrocuted while trying to switch off a freezer in his room. The second victim, a young boy identified as Joshua, died after attempting to plug in his phone during the surge. Resident Sam Ajoga told reporters that many homes were affected, with electrical appliances damaged beyond repair. He added that his own house was completely razed. “I couldn’t save anything except my certificates,” he said. A relative of one […]

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TETFund Launches Solar Electrification Project To End Power Crisis In Nigerian Campuses

For decades, unstable electricity has crippled teaching, research, and learning in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Lecture halls go dark mid-presentation, experiments are interrupted in laboratories, and ICT centres often shut down without warning. Now, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled a major intervention aimed at solving this age-long problem. Under its 2025 disbursement guidelines, the Fund has allocated billions of naira to provide solar-powered mini-grids in selected tertiary institutions across the country. Working in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), TETFund plans to deliver reliable, clean, and sustainable energy to power classrooms, hostels, laboratories, libraries, and administrative blocks in 12 institutions across the six geopolitical zones. Among the beneficiaries are: North Central: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai; Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa North East: Nigeria Army University, Biu; Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North West: North West University, Kano; Federal Polytechnic, […]

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Hausa Day: Niger PM, Monarchs Join Celebration in Daura

Daura, Katsina State — Thousands of Hausa people from across the globe gathered in Daura on Sunday to mark the 10th International Hausa Day, a celebration of culture, history, and unity. The event drew high-profile dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of Niger Republic, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, represented by the Governor of Zandar, Colonel Alhaji Masallachi Muhamadu Sani, the Sultan of Damagaram, His Majesty Aboubacar Sanda Oumarou, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, and a representative of the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman. Speaking on behalf of Niger’s Prime Minister, Governor Masallachi described the Hausa Day celebration as “a symbol of unity, history, and brotherhood that binds millions of Hausa people across Africa.” He urged communities to use culture as a bridge for peace, development, and cross-border cooperation. The Sultan of Damagaram, who led a delegation […]

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Dino Melaye Faces Court Over Alleged ₦509.6m Tax Evasion

A former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has been dragged before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court over alleged evasion of ₦509.6 million in personal income taxes for 2023 and 2024. According to filings, the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) accused Mr. Melaye of failing to pay his assessed Personal Income Tax of ₦234.9 million (2023) and ₦274.7 million (2024), totaling ₦509,608,000.00. Past Underpayments In addition to the recent assessments, FCT-IRS said Mr. Melaye underpaid his taxes in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2019, while still in the Senate, he declared ₦1,258,334 in income but paid only ₦85,000.08 in tax. In 2020, he declared ₦1,383,334 but remitted just ₦100,000.08. In 2021, he declared ₦1,550,000 but paid ₦120,000. In 2022, despite declaring ₦6,541,666.67, he paid only ₦1,000,000. Summons and Legal Action A criminal summons dated 21 August […]

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Court Jails Baltasar Engonga 8 Years for Embezzlement

A court in Equatorial Guinea has sentenced Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a former senior government official, to eight years in prison for embezzlement. The Bioko Provincial Tribunal found Engonga, who previously headed the national financial investigation agency, guilty of diverting public funds allocated for official travel to personal use. According to Hilario Mitogo, Press Director of the country’s Supreme Court, Engonga was convicted alongside five other senior officials for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Scandal and Conviction Engonga, popularly known as “Bello,” attracted global attention in November 2024 when explicit videos involving him and the wives of other officials surfaced online. Some of the videos were allegedly recorded in his Ministry of Finance office, sparking outrage and widespread ridicule. The scandal fueled a wave of social media parodies, including songs, dances, and memes that mocked him with references to a […]

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US Jails Osun Monarch for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A United States court has sentenced Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, to 56 months in prison for participating in a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio confirmed that Oloyede, 62, who holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United States, was sentenced on August 26 by District Judge Christopher A. Boyko. As part of the judgment, the monarch must serve three years of supervised release after his prison term, pay $4.4 million in restitution, and forfeit both his Medina, Ohio home and nearly $100,000 in seized fraud proceeds. Fraud Scheme Details Prosecutors revealed that between April 2020 and February 2022, Oloyede and his co-conspirator, Edward Oluwasanmi, submitted fraudulent applications to access emergency loans created under the CARES Act to support businesses during the pandemic. Oloyede, a […]

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