Transition Period For Direct Oil Revenue Payments Into Federation Account
The Federal Government has approved a transition period for oil contractors to begin paying petroleum revenues directly into the Federation Account. The decision follows the implementation of Executive Order 9 signed by President Bola Tinubu to improve transparency and reduce revenue leakages. The announcement was made after the first meeting of the Implementation Committee, chaired […]
Footballer, Ihotu John Rebecca Kidnapped On Benin Expressway
Ihotu John Rebecca, a player in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, has reportedly been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway. She was said to be traveling when unknown gunmen abducted her, sparking concern across the sports community. Reports indicate that the attackers are demanding ₦20 million for her release. Photos of the Pacesetter Queens […]
Tehran Strikes ‘will Increase’ In Coming Days, Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said military strikes on Tehran will grow stronger in the coming days. Speaking in Tel Aviv after meeting with defence and security chiefs, he stated that Israel is targeting key sites in Iran as part of a campaign to secure its future. Netanyahu acknowledged the loss of Israeli lives […]
France says it is ‘ready’ to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran
France has announced it is prepared to help Gulf countries and Jordan defend themselves as missile and drone attacks linked to Iran continue across the region. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Paris stands in full solidarity with nations affected by the escalating violence. Iran has reportedly launched strikes targeting US military bases in response […]
US Unleashes Devastating New Weapons In Opening Salvo Of Operation Epic Fury
The United States reportedly introduced at least three new weapons systems during the first wave of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Officials said the assault included kamikaze drones, an upgraded Tomahawk cruise missile, and a next-generation precision-strike missile. One of the weapons, the Lucas (FLM-136) drone, is modeled after Iran’s Shahed-136. It is described as […]
Trump Says He His Open To Talks With Iran As Conflict Deepens In Middle East
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to hold talks with Iran’s surviving leaders after heavy US-Israeli airstrikes killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict has entered a dangerous phase, with Iran launching missile attacks in response. Israel has expanded strikes to Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel. […]
How APC won in FCT area council elections – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained how the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in five of the six Area Council chairmanship seats in the recent FCT elections. The polls were held on February 21, 2026, with only Gwagwalada won by the PDP. Speaking at his first 2026 media briefing […]
Senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence eliminated – IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence were eliminated during a military operation. Among those named were Sayed Yahya Hamidi, described as Deputy Minister for “Israel Affairs,” and Jalal Pour Hossein, head of the Espionage Division. In a statement on X, the IDF said the operation, code-named “Roaring […]
Iran: Why Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, others made costly bargain – Adamu Garba
APC chieftain Adamu Garba says Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar made a costly bargain by backing the US-Israel strikes on Iran. He warned that Iranian drone attacks have set Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and UAE desalination plants ablaze. Garba added that the region is now engulfed in crisis, stating, “The […]
Oil prices surge amid Israel-US strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices surged on Monday to $79 a barrel, the highest in over a year, following Israel-US strikes on Iran that raised fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict. Brent crude jumped over 9% to $79, while US West Texas Intermediate rose to $73.06 a barrel. The attacks prompted the closure of the Strait […]