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Nigerian Activist Fawaz Alabi Found dead at Lagos Beach
Nigerians mourn following tragic death of Fawaz Alabi, a prominent youth activist whose body was discovered at Ibeshe beach in Lagos State.
The heartbreaking news sent shockwaves through social media platforms, with tributes pouring in from friends, colleagues, and supporters.… Continue Reading
Nigerian Troops Recover N637 Million Worth of Stolen Crude Oil, Arrest 36 Suspects in South-South Operations
The Nigerian troops have achieved substantial success, recovering stolen crude oil worth N637 million and apprehending 36 suspects.
This operation, spearheaded by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, marks a crucial step in the ongoing battle … Continue Reading
US Government Donates Laboratory Equipment to Aid Nigeria’s Mysterious Disease Outbreak
The United States (US) government, through its Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has donated vital equipment and supplies to bolster Nigeria’s outbreak response laboratory activities.
The donation comes at a critical time as some states … Continue Reading
Libya Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Top Oil Producer in March 2024
Libya has surpassed Nigeria to become the largest oil producer in the continent of Africa for the month of March 2024.
According to data from the latest OPEC monthly oil market report, Libya’s average daily oil production stood at … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops Again, Hits 1.23mbpd – OPEC Reports
Nigeria’s crude oil production has seen a significant drop for the second consecutive month, hitting 1.231 million barrels per day (mbpd) in March, according to the latest report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
This marks … Continue Reading
see Nigerian scholar who invented insect control technology for farmers in Brazil
A Nigerian scholar Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim has invented an insect control technology that is safeguarding farmers’ crops in Brazil.
Ibrahim’s groundbreaking invention, developed in partnership with Brazilian counterparts, has garnered international recognition for its significant impact on agricultural productivity … Continue Reading
Wigwe : Ogunbanjo Family Sues US Company Over Fatal Helicopter Crash
The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who tragically lost his life in a Southern California helicopter crash in February, has taken legal action against the US helicopter company involved in the … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Couple for Alleged Production and Distribution of fake alcoholic drinks
The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, have apprehended a couple accused of producing and circulating various fake alcoholic drinks.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat illicit activities posing a threat to public … Continue Reading
NCDC Investigates Unknown Illness Outbreak in Sokoto State, Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning outbreak of an unknown illness in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with a total of 164 suspected cases and four fatalities.
The director-general of … Continue Reading
Federal Government Evacuates 138 Nigerian Irregular Migrants Stranded in Libya
The Federal Government has successfully evacuated no fewer than 138 individuals back to Nigeria in a concerted effort to address the plight of Nigerian irregular migrants stranded in Libya.
The evacuation, organized by the Nigerian Mission in Libya, marks the … Continue Reading