State police: Presidency closes public submissions today
The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on…
Over 4,000 Pregnant Women, Nursing Mother Benefit From Free Medical Care In Akwa Ibom
More than 4,000 pregnant women and nursing mothers in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have benefited from free medical check-ups, healthcare services and care packs under the…
Messi Returns After Father’s Death But Miami Knocked Out Of Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father’s death and hints at retirement, but it wasn’t enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the…
UK Economy Slows Amid Political Unrest, Mideast War
Britain’s economy slowed in the second quarter, the national statistics office reported Thursday, saying that output remained “robust” despite domestic political unrest and fallout from the US-Iran war. Gross domestic…
IEA Cuts 2026 Oil Demand Forecast Again As Hormuz Remains Shut
The International Energy Agency on Wednesday sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as supplies remain crimped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high…
Millions Across Europe Set To Witness Rare Solar Eclipse
Millions across Europe will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swathe of Spain into eerie…
Total Solar Eclipse Plunges Cloudy Iceland Into Darkness
A total solar eclipse plunged western Iceland into complete darkness Wednesday, though heavy cloud cover and rain blocked the sight of the sun disappearing behind the moon. Total darkness swept…
Nigeria Meets OPEC Quota For Third Consecutive Month, Production Hits 1.67mbpd In July
Nigeria has for the third consecutive month met and exceeded its OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day, latest statistics from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have…
NEITI Report: EFCC Recovers Over ₦115bn NDDC Debt, Clears 19 Oil Companies
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦115 billion in statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by defaulting oil companies between 2021…
PSG Beat Aston Villa To Retain UEFA Super Cup
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue…