Politics

PTD-NUPENG NEC announces Ote as new substantive chairman

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (PTD-NUPENG) has announced Mathias Ote as its new substantive National Chairman of the PTD Branch. The decision was taken at the Quarterly National Executive Council meeting of the PTD-NUPENG held at Warri, Delta State, at the weekend. Ote succeeds the […] PTD-NUPENG NEC announces Ote as new substantive chairman

Sabally agrees to multiyear deal with Liberty

Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, her agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball told ESPN's Shams Charania, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews.

IYC, Ogoni Youths Decry Exclusion from N’Assembly Pipeline Surveillance Public Hearing

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja  The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP), and other host community stakeholders have decried their exclusion from the public hearing on pipeline

Zambia’s Cabinet Approves Revised 2026 Budget as Fuel Costs Jump

Zambia’s cabinet has approved a revised budget for 2026 to address revenue pressures arising from the conflict in the Middle East.

"Oil Demand Is About To Spike... We're Looking At A Volatile Summer" Says Schork

Oil prices may have decreased, but with hundreds of millions of barrels having been taken off the market due to the Iran War, true relief is not quite on the horizon yet—even with a ceasefire in the region. The Schork Group's Co-Founder & Editor Stephen Schork joins Christina Ruffini and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)

Alcaraz, Sinner win, set up Monte Carlo title clash

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the eight time in a tournament final when the pair squares off in Sunday's Monte Carlo Masters final with the No. 1 ranking also at stake.

Adediran ‘Jandor’ insists on contesting for Lagos APC governorship ticket

But Adediran in a statement by his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye described the reported that a preferred aspirant has been anointed for APC ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election as untrue. He said the leaders of the party in the state have not confirmed such endorsement.

Chokepoints in the Strait of Hormuz and in Producing Critical Minerals

There’s a lot at stake.

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

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Ogunjobi assumes duty as new Ogun FRSC commander, warns against extortion

The new commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command, Oludare Ogunjobi has warned all personnel against any form of extortion, stressing that anyone found in such acts will face appropriate disciplinary action. Ogunjobi gave the warning on Friday when he assumed office at the command’s headquarters in Abeokuta. DAILY POST reports that […] Ogunjobi assumes duty as new Ogun FRSC commander, warns against extortion

Preserving the Biajua Rainforest

The need to preserve the Biajua Rainforest Zone cannot be overstated. Government must enforce stricter environmental protections, while communities should be empowered through awareness and incentives to become custodians of the forest. Partnerships with conservation organizations, investment in eco-tourism, and the creation of protected areas are essential steps forward.