Nigeria’s import of crude oil from the United States more than doubled in the first eight months of 2025, rising by 101 per cent, according to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration. The data shows that the country imported 31.69 million barrels between February and August 2025, compared to 15.79 million barrels during…
As kidney failure surges among young Nigerians, many now depend on transplants to live more normal lives beyond long-term dialysis. But the staggering cost of these procedures has drained the savings of affected families, pushing many into desperate public appeals for help, amid a fragile health system and shortage of specialists, SUNTV Global Channel reports….
The General Overseer of Evangelical Outreach Ministries International, Jos, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has criticised the government’s handling of Nigeria’s security challenges, warning that continued killings and kidnappings show the situation is far from under control. Speaking in an interview, El-Buba said the spate of attacks in Plateau State—where he has lived for years—remains alarming. He…
A 12-year-old girl, identified as Nabilat, has died after falling into a domestic well in the Ikoyi community of the Irewolede area, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragedy occurred around 10:35 a.m. on Saturday when the young girl reportedly went to fetch water and slipped into the well. According to the…
The Super Eagles have confirmed that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, ending almost 48 hours of uncertainty surrounding his suspension status. In an update posted on their official X account on Saturday, the team announced that CAF had clarified its regulations, confirming…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has acknowledged that Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Africa Playoff Tournament final against the Democratic Republic of Congo will be a formidable test but insists Nigeria has what it takes to triumph at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan. Nigeria and DR Congo—two African football giants with five continental titles…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have dismantled an alleged arms supply network linked to attacks in Plateau State and surrounding regions, arresting a suspected weapons manufacturer. The suspect, identified as Musa Abubakar, was arrested on November 12, 2025, after actionable intelligence led operatives to his workshop in the Mista Ali area of…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, demanding a full explanation for what it described as “missing or diverted N3 trillion” highlighted in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 annual report. SERAP said the findings, published on September…
The former Inspector-General of Police, Tafa Mustapha Balogun, has passed away. He died on Thursday at about 8:30 p.m. in a hospital in Lekki, Lagos, after a brief illness. Born on August 8, 1947, in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Balogun built a remarkable career in the Nigeria Police Force. He graduated from the University of Lagos…
The Gombe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the state’s 2026 draft budget for formal presentation to the State House of Assembly. The approval was granted during the council’s 50th meeting held at the Gombe Arena on Monday. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Salihu Alkali, said the…