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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has clarified the status of the TotalEnergies and Chappal Energies deal, saying the ministerial consent for it on Oct. 28, 2024 was withdrawn on May 29, 2025. Mr Eniola Akinkuotu, Head, Media and Strategic Communications, NUPRC, in a statement on Thursday, said the…

Police in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, have arrested a 75-year-old woman, Keiko Mori, after discovering the body of her daughter, which had allegedly been stored in a freezer for two decades. Officers said the remains of an adult female were found on Tuesday inside a deep freezer at Mori’s…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with the Government of Hungary in the area of water resources management. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Tuesday, when the Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Loránd Endreffy, accompanied…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff across Grade Levels 03 to 06, following recommendations from its Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee (APDC). The decision was reached during the Commission’s weekly meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, presided over by INEC Chairman, Prof.…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly complex in Abuja with a crowd of supporters, marking her return after serving a six-month suspension. Her comeback coincided with her appearance earlier in the day before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where she is standing trial in…

The Senate and House of Representatives have postponed their resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025, extending the National Assembly’s annual recess by another two weeks. The Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, disclosed the adjustment in an internal memo to senators, while…

Nigeria will on Thursday, September 25, 2025, join the global maritime community to commemorate the 2025 World Maritime Day in Lagos, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. This year’s theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The event seeks to highlight the shared…

The United States has cautioned that high-profile Nigerians involved in corruption risk being barred from obtaining visas as part of its renewed push to strengthen accountability and fight graft. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria emphasized that corruption will not be overlooked…

President Bola Tinubu paid a solidarity visit to the Kaduna residence of Nigeria’s late President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, assuring the Buhari family of upholding the late leader’s legacies. President Tinubu was received by Buhari’s widow, Aisha, her eldest son, Yusuf, and other relatives and associates of the deceased leader.…

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has urged stakeholders, particularly media organizations, to always verify and confirm facts before making public statements that could mislead the public or damage the reputation of government institutions. OAGF, in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations,…