West African oil flows slow as sellers hold cargoes amid Hormuz closure, traders say
West African crude oil trade for April-loading cargoes has slowed, despite shortages caused by the Iran war, as sellers reserve barrels for their own refineries unless particularly high bids emerge,…
Military dismantles terrorists’ logistics network, rescues kidnap victims
The Defence Headquarters says troops have intensified nationwide operations, recording significant successes in dismantling terrorist logistics networks. It also said it rescued kidnapped victims,recovering arms and illicit materials across multiple…
WAEC releases results for 2026 first series WASSCE, withholds 75 results
The West African Examinations Council has released the results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, reporting a marginal increase in candidates…
Troops Recover AK-47, Arrest Three in Benue Intelligence-Led Raid
Troops of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Intervention Battalion XI under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspects and recovered an AK47 and ammunition in Benue. Lt Ahmad…
30 days after, more than 300 American troops wounded in Iran war
At least 303 U.S. troops have been wounded in the war with Iran as the conflict nears its one-month mark by Saturday. March 28, according to a U.S. official….
Convention: Aspirant files N100m suit against APC, others over alleged unlawful exclusion
An aggrieved aspirant, Amb. Fubara Dagogo, has filed N100 million suit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its executive members over alleged unlawful exclusion from vying for the party’s…
5G Revenue Growth Stalls Globally Despite Rapid Coverage Expansion — GSMA Report
The GSM Association says widespread deployment of 5G networks has yet to translate into significant revenue growth for mobile operators globally. The association disclosed this in its latest GSMA Intelligence…
NAFDAC destroys fake N939m pharmaceutical products in South East
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, destroyed fake and unwholesome drugs, estimated at over N939 million in the South-East. The exercise was carried…
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict
Emergency cholera medical supplies for several African countries have become stuck in a logistical quagmire caused by the Iran war, aid officials told Reuters, raising concerns about preparations ahead of…
Nigeria strengthens security drive, destroys 2,800 illicit weapons
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSLAW), on Friday destroyed over 2,800 illicit firearms in its fifth high-profile arms destruction exercise in Abuja. This…