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By Douglas Maha, Abuja Surging global crude oil prices triggered by the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could bring both relief and fresh economic pain to Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer. Oil prices have climbed sharply in recent days, settling war above the $100 mark at…

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday screened nine commissioner nominees submitted by Siminalayi Fubara, confirming five and rejecting four after hours of questioning and debate in Port Harcourt. During the session, the nominees appeared before lawmakers one after another to defend their credentials and respond to questions regarding…

Lawyers to former Nasir El-Rufai have accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of spreading unverified allegations linking their client to multi-billion-naira properties in Egypt, describing the claims as part of a politically motivated campaign. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, counsel Ubong Esop…

The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 99 suspects following a coordinated inter-agency raid carried out across various parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday in Akure. Jimoh said the operation involved a…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers, including a national of the Niger Republic, and neutralised another during separate operations across the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explaining that one suspect was killed after a four-man gang…

Photo: DCP Anthony Okon Placid, new FPRO The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid, a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former two-term councillor at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council in Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, over alleged involvement in illicit drug sale and trafficking. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the 45-year-old former council official, who currently serves as…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Bala Mato, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in Burra, Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The incident was reported on February 25, 2026, by Danalami Umar, a resident of Bakin Kasuwa, Burra. Police said the victim was…

Armed bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State on Saturday night, killing several residents and abducting many others. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on Sunday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, on X. According…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 45 suspected bandits during a fierce gun battle in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, although the operation claimed the lives of an army captain and two soldiers. The development was disclosed on Saturday in a statement by the…