The NNPC – Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has announced that it has made a major oil discovery at the Meji NW-1 well in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 49, offshore the Niger Delta. Announcing the development in a statement on Friday, NNPC General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, said after successful drilling, the well was spudded on September 2, 2024, and the 8,983-ft depth was…

All activities of student unions in Ivory Coast’s universities have been banned following the killing of two students identified as Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué. The Ivory Coast government, according to a statement by the National Security Council (CNS) announced the ban on Thursday after a meeting chaired by President Alassane Ouattara, in response to a proposal made by the country’s minister in charge of higher education. Per…

Justice appeared to have been finally served for a man who was awarded N70 million against the Nigerian police for firing a stray bullet that killed his mother in a landmark judgment that capped over 20 years of litigation. According to NAN, Justice G. Olotu of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday ordered the police to pay N10 million as general damages, N50 million as punitive…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Ijanikin Police Station. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command Spokesman, confirmed this to NAN on Friday night. Hundeyin, however, did not give details of the officer and what led to his death. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to…

The current Chairman of the Borno State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Dauda Iliya, has been appointed by the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, as his Special Adviser on Media and official spokesperson. Iliya’s appointment came after the position became vacant following the death of Mallam Isa Gusau last February. The appointment was disclosed in a statement yesterday signed by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant…

The Commissioner of Special Duties, Jigawa State, Auwal Danladi Sankara, who was allegedly caught having an extramarital affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, has been arrested. Announcing the development on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board said the commissioner was caught red-handed with Nabegu in an uncompleted building owned by him. The Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, disclosed that the commissioner’s arrest followed a series of complaints from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as he celebrates his 71st birthday today, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Oba’s reign as the 40th monarch of Benin, highlighting the new era of peace, understanding, and civility that has emerged under his leadership…

As General Yakubu Gowon marks his 90th birthday today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid heartfelt tribute to the former head of state, lauding his remarkable contributions to Nigeria and his enduring legacy as a leader. General Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1966 to 1975, is celebrated as one of the country’s longest-serving leaders. Trained at the prestigious Sandhurst military academy, he assumed leadership at the young…

According to data from the national grid website, the grid has collapsed for the third time in just seven days The latest outage occurred earlier today, leaving millions without power and raising urgent questions about the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. Reports of widespread blackouts are coming in from various regions, including major urban centers and remote areas. Emergency response teams are mobilizing to assess the situation and restore…

The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that its men were chasing a young man who jumped into a canal in Gowon Estate, Ipaja-Ayobo, Lagos, and died. In a statement, Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said eyewitnesses confirmed that the man was not being chased or physically engaged by the police before the tragic incident occurred. Hundeyin stated that eyewitnesses narrated that at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16,…

On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the headquarters of Scania Group, a leading automobile manufacturer, in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was part of a strategic engagement to explore Nigeria’s market potential and foster deeper collaborations in the transportation sector. Shettima emphasised the importance of considering all possible options, including biofuel solutions, to address Nigeria’s pressing transportation challenges. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision for cleaner and more efficient transportation…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalized a partnership with Ericsson to enhance Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, positioning the nation as a global leader in 5G technology. Shettima, alongside key Nigerian officials, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at propelling Nigeria into the ranks of top global users of the 5G network. This initiative is set to significantly improve the country’s technological capacity and productivity. The agreement, signed on Friday…