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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has expressed concern over what it described as low crude oil production and lack of investment in the nation’s oil sector lately. NURPC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, stated this when he played host to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Felix Ogbe, in his

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss, Dorival Junior  has been named coach of the Brazilian men’s national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results. Dorival, whose appointment to the job was first announced Sunday by his former club, will be formally presented at CBF

Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid’s all-time standalone top goalscorer with 174 goals after netting against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The 32-year-old French forward turned well and drove a low effort into the far corner to pull Atletico level at 2-2 in the first half of a pulsating derby clash

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of nine members to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new board of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission.’ The new appointees include Colonel Aloche Adole as

A chieftain of the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday, said he is committed to supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu, even if that requires him to defect to the All Progressives Congress. “I told him today, I am committing to play my part to support your administration, and I

Zenith Bank Plc has denied claims that its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission concerning the ongoing probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. In a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the bank described the reports of

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has expressed his displeasure over police investigation to unravel the cause of the death of the singer. The PUNCH reports that Mohbad, a former signee of Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley died on September 12, 2023, at the

The Gombe State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 27-year-old suspect for allegedly burning four houses. Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday in the Dele Jesu community of Balanga Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the development to our correspondent, the NSCDC State Commandant, Muhammad

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of 11 persons as members of the new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission, pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Tinubu made the new appointments based on “his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations,” a statement signed by his Special Adviser

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has signed  the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N358,7bn passed by the state House of Assembly with an adjustment amounting to N18.1bn With the increase in budget size, the revised capital expenditure now stands at over N208.4bn while the revised recurrent expenditure is N150.4bn The revised appropriation bill was presented by

The embattled Minister for Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has recently been under the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for his alleged link in a N438 million scandal with the ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Tunji-Ojo has, however, refuted claims suggesting his involvement as a signatory in the company implicated in the N438 million contract

The Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry,  Taiwo Oludotun, said as part of efforts to boost the state forest reserves, plans are in top gear to plant at least two million trees in 2024. Oludotun disclosed that though the plan of the state government for last year was to plant one million trees but it surpassed

A Massachusetts woman has been accused of attempting to poison her husband with soup, allegedly influenced by an individual impersonating an actor. Roxanne Doucette, a resident of Townsend, Massachusetts, is facing serious charges including attempted murder, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer. According to The Guardian, it all began when Doucette received a message

Nigeria, with its burgeoning economy and diverse industries, offers an array of career opportunities with varying remuneration. Understanding the job landscape is crucial, especially for those seeking high-paying professions. Here, we delve into some of the top-paying jobs in Nigeria that consistently offer attractive salaries and opportunities for growth. 1. Medicine and Surgery: The healthcare

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to sustaining bilateral relations with France, particularly in the area of Defence and security. It also said the training and technology transfer between the two countries would further strengthen the bilateral relations the countries have shared. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, disclosed this when he received the

The Africa Cup of Nations has been a stage for exceptional football moments, encapsulating the continent’s passion for the sport. As the 2023 edition gears up to kick off on January 13, let’s delve into five iconic moments that have etched themselves into the tournament’s storied archives. 1. Longest AFCON Penalty Shootouts The 1992 final

The immediate past chairman of Gudu Local Government Council in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Bachaka, has said he sold his official vehicle to pay bandits over N4 million ransom to secure the release of  his wife and two children. Bachaka, who served as the local government chairman between April 2021 and April 2023, stated this

The Central Bank of Nigeria has, with immediate effect, sacked the entire Board of Directors of Polaris, Titan, Union and Keystone Banks. CBN sources say the decision was taken in a meeting led by the apex bank’s governor, Yemi Cardoso, on Wednesday in Abuja. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, hinted that an

The World Health Organisation, on Wednesday, warned that the Coronavirus disease remains a major threat despite partially passing under the radar, adding that almost 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported in December. The WHO said data from various sources pointed to increased transmission last month, fuelled by gatherings over the Christmas holiday period and by the

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has thrown his weight behind the creation of a Palestinian state. Blinken told Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday that Washington supports “tangible steps” towards the creation of a state. Blinken reiterated Washington’s longstanding position that a Palestinian state must stand alongside Israel, “with both living in

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, on Wednesday, donated N1bn to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, in a post on X on Wednesday. According to Gawat, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu receieved the donation which was presented by Otedola’s

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has explained that the directive given that non-members of the church should not be allowed to preach in its parishes applies globally. A memo went viral on Monday, titled “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,” dated January 5, 2024, and signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the stealing of a newborn baby who was delivered through a Caesarean section by a 20-year-old woman at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia. The newborn, a baby boy, was said to have been stolen a few hours after his birth on Tuesday,

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has lashed out at the agent of his Napoli teammate, Kvaratskhelia, over a transfer rumour to the Saudi Pro League. The agent, Mamuka Jugeli, had stated in an interview earlier this week that Osimhen “will go to Saudi Arabia next summer.” However, this didn’t go down well with the recently crowned

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano State, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of an 18-year-old man, Yusuf Haruna, in a correctional centre for allegedly stabbing an Imam, Sani Mohammed, to death. The defendant, who lives in Tudun Nufawa Quarters, Kano, was charged with culpable homicide. The prosecutor, Mrs Fatima Ado-Ahmad, told the court that Musa