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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

Retired DSS Officer Arraigned Over Alleged IPOB Support

KEY POINTS Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam faces four charges over alleged IPOB membership and support. ...

Smuggling surge, revenue losses and succession plot threaten Nigeria Customs Service

Customs officers are allegedly guarding smugglers at night, a government revenue code is being used to steal billions, and a power struggle is brewing at the top of Nigeria Customs Service.

Reprisal attack kills several residents in Kogi communities after herder’s death

Several residents have been killed in a reprisal attack on Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities in Kogi State after a vigilante allegedly shot dead an unarmed herder.

Adeleke urges Osun voters to reject APC, warns against return to half-salary era

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on residents to reject the APC at the August 15 poll, warning that a return to opposition rule would revive the half-salary era for civil servants.

Security forces rescue 176 women and children kidnapped from Kwara’s Woro community

Security forces have rescued 176 women and children who spent six months in captivity after suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted them from Woro community in Kwara State

EFCC freezes Osun state statutory allocation account 10 days before governorship election

The EFCC has directed First Bank to place a Post-No-Debit restriction on Osun State's statutory allocation account, 10 days before the August 15 governorship election.

NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.

Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.

Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC from Contesting 2027 Election

K KEY POINTS • Atiku Abubakar alleges there is a coordinated political and legal plot to...

FG Evacuates 271 Nigerians from South Africa Amid Security Fears

KEY POINTS • The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of 271 Nigerians from South...

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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.