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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised the alarm over the circulation of false information claiming that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms. This was contained in a statement signed by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Friday. In the statement, the company categorically denied issuing any request for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of scrap materials or refinery components from the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. “NNPC Limited wishes to alert the public to the circulation of misleading and false information…

By Steve Oko, UMUAHIA A quiet but disturbing shift is unfolding in Nigeria’s child welfare system – one that is leaving orphanages emptier and raising fresh concerns about an underground trade in human lives. At first glance, the reduced number of children in some orphanages might suggest progress — fewer abandoned babies, stronger family structures, improved social responsibility. But beneath the surface lies a far more troubling reality. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Holyland Homes, Owerrinta, Abia State, Dr Gideon Ijeoma Nwandire, the decline is not a sign of societal improvement but evidence of a dangerous trend: the commercialization of…

The Nigerian stock market ended trading on Friday with a massive N1.857 trillion increase in investors’ wealth, marking its 14th consecutive session of gains. Market capitalization rose by 1.29 percent to close at N145.334 trillion, up from N143.477 trillion recorded in the previous session. In the same vein, the All-Share Index advanced by 2,884.81 points, also representing a 1.29 percent increase, to settle at 225,722.49 compared to Thursday’s 222,837.68. The sustained upward trend further boosted the market’s year-to-date performance, while market breadth remained positive with 43 gainers outpacing 26 losers. On the gainers’ chart, Academy Press and UPDC topped the…

News » Premier League news » Manchester City newsApril 25, 2026 05:34 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Man City summer 2026 transfer targets Man City ready to begin their business with Ounahi signing Manchester City are reportedly lining up a move for Azzedine Ounahi as Pep Guardiola looks to reshape his midfield ahead of the new season, and the Girona playmaker has emerged as a realistic and tactically fitting target. Ounahi, now 26, has developed into a technically refined central midfielder capable of operating both as a deep-lying controller and a more advanced link between midfield and attack. His rise began on the…

Rising artiste, Akinlolu Emmanuel, aka eMQUE, has collaborated with afrobeats singer, Niniola on a new song, marking a significant milestone in his growing music career. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the track blends eMQUE’s street-inspired sound with Niniola’s signature Afro-house style, creating a fusion that highlights the meeting point between emerging and established talent in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking on the inspiration behind the collaboration, eMQUE said, “Niniola has always been someone I respect because of her originality and how she has stayed true to her sound over the years. “For me, the collaboration was inspired…

“We are not where we would like to be in terms of progress on the roadmap,” said Hanna S. Tetteh, who also heads the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) – a country that remains divided between two rival administrations. “Some Libyan actors continue to disregard the expectations of the public regarding their participation in political processes, or towards exercising political leadership based on democratic legitimacy,” she said.  “There are both national and regional risks to any continued inaction and foot dragging on the implementation of the roadmap and we believe it is important to recognize this now.” Dialogue on critical issues Ms. Tetteh updated ambassadors on the structured dialogue – the third pillar…

At a dialogue hosted by Harvard University, Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, spoke on the theme “Industrialisation and Leadership in Africa: Ensuring Continuity in Hard Times”, offering reflections on governance, institution-building, education, opposition politics, and the future of development in Nigeria. Speaking in a candid and reflective tone, Makinde argued that industrialisation in Africa ultimately “rises or falls on leadership”, stressing that long-term development must be anchored not in personalities but in durable public institutions. According to him, Africa’s progress depends on building “strong institutions and…

Palantir has helped the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations office probe a variety of financial crimes in the U.S. for much of the last decade, The Intercept reported. The IRS has paid the firm $130 million since 2018 to use its data analysis software to pore over financial records for investigative purposes, the outlet reported, citing public records detailing Palantir’s IRS contract that were obtained by the nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight. It was previously known the IRS was using Palantir’s products, and that the agency sees the software as a way to automate and modernize audits. Last summer, it…

Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred. The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact. A source, speaking with the outlet, said, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “He was pronounced dead at the hospital.” Eneramo, who had retired…

Crude oil prices advanced on Thursday as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran tightened global supply conditions, reinforcing bullish sentiment across energy markets. According to Reuters, Brent crude oil rose by about $1.47 to trade around $103.38 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $1.40 to approximately $94.36 per barrel. The latest rally reflects heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East, where tensions between the United States and Iran continue to disrupt maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route that handles roughly 20 percent of global…