The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has welcomed ExxonMobil’s decision to invest $1bn in the Usan Infill Project located in Oil Mining Lease 138, describing the development as a major milestone capable of reviving deepwater drilling activities and accelerating Nigeria’s crude oil production ambitions. The investment, announced during the 25th …
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UK police are urgently tracking a man suspected of murdering his wife and two young daughters after he fled Britain for Zimbabwe. Investigators have appealed directly to the suspect to hand himself in, warning him that the “criminal investigation knows no borders.” Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 42, a British citizen of …
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The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem. Odusote-Coker said this the Act had done by enhancing data security and empowering the commission to combat identity-related crimes. She said this during a …
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ESSO Exploration and Production Nigeria says its one billion-dollar Usan Infill Project in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 138 is expected to generate 1.2 billion dollars in revenue. Jagir Baxi, Managing Director, ESSO Exploration and Production Nigeria, ExxonMobil’s affiliate made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing Nigeria Oil …
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Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £50 million to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, according to multiple British media reports, although neither Manchester United nor Chelsea has officially confirmed the transfer. Sky Sports late Wednesday reported that “Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal to sign Chelsea …
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A public affairs analyst, Dr Ephriam Attah, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure its investigations are driven by verifiable evidence rather than media narratives, saying corruption cases should be built on facts capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. Attah made the call in an interview with …
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Prof. Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged abuse of a court-approved medical visit. The commission Spokesperson, Mr John Odey, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Odey said …
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The Nigerian Army has announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State, saying the suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. The arrested terrorists. Photo credit: Army The development was announced in a …
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The Ekiti State Police Command says it has foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Ayede Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said two suspects were arrested in connection with the plot while attempting to sell stolen cows, with the proceeds …
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The University of Calabar has suspended 19 students over alleged examination misconduct following recommendations by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. The suspension was conveyed in a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. The letter was made available to the …
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