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Photos: US, Nigeria hold fresh security talks in Washington
The United States-Nigeria joint working group is holding a fresh round of talks in Washington DC, with security cooperation and counterterrorism measures featuring prominently on the agenda. National Security Adviser
Daily oil production declines 4% to 1.67mbpd in July — NUPRC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Nigeria’s daily oil production declined by four per cent in July 2026, falling to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd) from 1.74mbpd recorded in
In custody, Delta Commissioner Izeze, pays inmates’ fines, plans water project
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The suspended Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, has reportedly paid fines for some inmates at the Medium Security Custodial
Arrest of two ASUU officials in IMSU: We can’t be intimidated — Aribodor
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Coordinator of the Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Dennis Aribodor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has condemned the
2027: Ekiti PDP, Accord, ADP, others back Tinubu — Oluyede
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The 2026 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has confirmed the formation of a political alliance involving the PDP,
Court of Appeal sets aside judgment recognising Gabam as SDP chairman
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court recognising Shehu Gabam as National Chairman of the
US will ‘keep’ control of Hormuz strait, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait
FG, TracTrac unveil national agricultural mechanisation policy, investment strategy
— Plans tractor assembly plant with 4,000-unit annual capacity By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government and TracTrac MSL on Wednesday unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and National
Protest shuts Obollo-Afor market over alleged selective haulage tax
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — Commercial activities were disrupted at Obollo-Afor Market in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Wednesday as traders shut their shops and protested against
‘Huge hug to you’, Ronaldo sends message to grieving Messi
By Emmanuel Okogba Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine’s father, Jorge Messi. As reported by Fabrizio
