Seplat Energy Plc has unveiled plans to drill 17 new wells in 2026 as part of efforts to increase production, and projecting output of up to 155,000 barrels per day.

The United States and Israel launched the first wave of attacks on February 28 in a war that has seen Iran strike targets in multiple countries around the Gulf. The post Middle East War Displaces Three Million Inside — UN appeared first on Channels Television.

Sevilla are facing a nervous wait over the availability of winger Chidera Ejuke as they prepare for their highly anticipated LaLiga encounter against table-toppers Barcelona this weekend. The Nigerian international was forced to sit out of the full team session on Wednesday after reporting minor physical discomfort. In a precautionary move, the Sevilla medical staff […]

ICPC operatives took about 14 sets of electric devices during a search at the Abuja home of the ex-governor.

The Rivers State Police Command has announced that it will begin a statewide clampdown on vehicles operating without valid registration number plates or with covered or obscured plates starting Monday, March 16, 2026. The police said vehicles found using revolving or flashing lights without official approval from the appropriate authority will also be impounded as […] Police to begin statewide clampdown on vehicles without number plates in Rivers

March 12, (THEWILL) — The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, seeking to halt proceedings in a suit challenging his eligibility to contest the next governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court held […] The post Ondo Guber: Appeal Court Rejects Aiyedatiwa’s Bid to Stop Eligibility Suit, Awards ₦3m Costs appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

March 12, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Akure has ruled that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is ineligible to contest the 2028 governorship election, citing constitutional limits on tenure. Presiding judge, Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, held that allowing Aiyedatiwa to seek another term would violate the constitutional restriction that no governor, deputy governor, […] The post Court Rules Aiyedatiwa Cannot Contest 2028 Governorship Election appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was suspended by her ward leadership. The Wuse ward of the party had reportedly announced her suspension on Wednesday over alleged anti-party activities, insubordination, and violations of party rules. The announcement was said to have been […] The post ADC Denies Suspension of FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe appeared first on OsunDefender.

The naira rebounded against the US dollar after the CBN resumed dollar sales, boosting investor confidence, strengthening the currency and external reserves growth.

Real estate firm, Urban Living Development Limited, on Thursday said property investment should serve as a structured pathway for individuals and families to build sustainable wealth. Speaking during the company’s third anniversary celebration, Managing Director John Oyedepo called for deeper participation in structured property investment, noting that the next phase of the company’s growth would […]

Contributing to the debate, the lawmakers said the bill aligned with national and global initiatives aimed at eliminating open defecation. The post Cross River assembly passes open defecation prohibition bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

March 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s rail transport system recorded a decline in passenger traffic but an increase in cargo movement in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released on Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The bureau reported that a total of 940,476 passengers travelled through the rail system […] The post Rail Passenger Drops 9.32% in Q4 2025 as Cargo Movement Rises – NBS appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

‎The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, declaring that allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight years in office. ‎ ‎Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Adegoke held that the Constitution of the Federal Republic […]

LOLAEXPRESS HAIR has announced the third edition of its annual Women’s Empowerment Program, continuing its commitment to supporting women with practical skills and opportunities for economic independence. Now in its…

The NMDPRA has approved fresh permits for the importation of petrol by six depot owners and petroleum marketers, a move to sustain Nigeria’s fuel availability.

The Taraba State Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mr. Saliu Adamu Kumba, has expressed worry that, a large number of farmers may abandon farming this year, due to crash in food prices and high cost of pesticides. Mr. Kumba, who disclosed this in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Jalingo, Urged farmers […]

The police cautioned against the use of tinted glasses on commercial vehicles, saying that vehicles with tinted glasses are often used by armed robbers and kidnap syndicates. The post Rivers: Police to crack down on unregistered vehicles, covered number plates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nine lawmakers defected to the African Democratic Congress, altering the Senate dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections amid internal crises in opposition parties.

Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior, has emphasised that the club will look into the circumstances surrounding the leak of their lineup prior to the recent 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. Earlier on Wednesday, the Blues suffered a disheartening loss in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg match against PSG. They allowed three goals […] UCL: We will investigate – Rosenior on Chelsea’s leaked lineup before PSG clash

Residents of over 15 communities in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure a stable power supply, citing the impact of erratic electricity on businesses and daily life. The post Osogbo communities urge Tinubu to address unstable power supply appeared first on Vanguard News.

Moving the motion, Raji cited a report by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Osodi (FIIRO) warning that contamination during the grinding process could expose users to heavy metals.

Security operatives in Benue State, have recovered a rustled cow and apprehended four suspects over an alleged armed robbery and cattle rustling incident in Otukpo Local Government Area. Sources disclosed that the breakthrough followed investigations into a cattle rustling complaint earlier reported on March 9. According to the sources, one of the stolen cows was […] Security operatives recover rustled cow, arrest four suspects in Benue

The Delta State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have moved to strengthen collaboration for the construction of the proposed Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos road and bridges project The post Delta, NDDC, Chevron move to strengthen partnership on Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos road project appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  Tension gripped parts of Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday, as residents scampered for safety as men of the Nigeria Police Force allegedly fired teargas to disperse some people who were protesting against the building of an ultramodern shopping complex in the town. OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the chairman of […] The post Osun Police Allegedly Fire Teargas At Ede Residents Over Disputed Land appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has criticised the scale of global military spending, warning that the world’s priorities remain misaligned as millions continue to face hunger. Ghebreyesus, in a post on X on Wednesday, said global military expenditure reached $2.7 trillion in a single year, a figure he contrasted with estimates Read More: https://punchng.com/who-chief-decries-2-7tn-military-spending-amid-global-hunger/

AKURE – The aspiration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to contest in the next governorship election in the state has been aborted. The Federal High Court sitting in Akure,…

In Q4 2025, a total of 940,476 passengers travelled via rail system, latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. Relative to 1,037,113 reported in the corresponding quarter of 2024, the fourth quarter 2025 figure indicates a decrease of 9.32 per cent. The volume of goods/cargo transported via rail in Q4 2025 […]

Some senators disputed Mr Abaribe's claim that his there is no division within APGA, his former political party. The post Senate threatens to declare Abaribe’s seat vacant over move to ADC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

March 12, (THEWILL) — Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a pressure tactic, while warning that Tehran will continue targeting United States military bases across the region. In his first message since assuming leadership, Mojtaba said the closure of the vital […] The post Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed, Vows More Attacks on US Bases appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has opened a new district, Waru-Pozema, with a declaration that the Administration will provide the necessary infrastructure in the area to facilitate immediate residency and development. The post Wike opens new district Waru-Pozema, sets May completion for judicial projects appeared first on Vanguard News.

A senior Iranian politician, Ali Larijani, has responded to comments by former US President Donald Trump, warning that any attack on Iran’s power system could trigger wider consequences across the region. Trump had earlier said the United States has the capability to quickly destroy Iran’s electricity infrastructure. According to him, “We can take apart Iran’s […] Iran warns US attack on power system could plunge region into darkness

…as a spokesperson, you cannot always control the questions you get asked, so you must focus on controlling your responses. If you don’t like to be ambushed with difficult questions, then you aren’t ready to represent a president. And more importantly, you aren’t ready for the scrutiny of 200 million Nigerians. For the past week, […] The post Daniel Bwala, Mehdi Hasan, and the art of the political interview, By Toju Ogbe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ABUJA – The Senate has stopped Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe from defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senator Abaribe was voted into power on the platform of the All Progressives Grand…

ABUJA – The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the death of a popular socialite known as “Elena,” who reportedly died shortly after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)…

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has barred governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting the 2028 governorship election in the state. According to the court, allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight years’ tenure. The court, presided over by Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, in […] The post Eligibility: Court bars Aiyedatiwa from seeking re-election in 2028 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory has dismissed allegations of bribery and unlawful detention published by an online medium, describing the reports as false, malicious and aimed at discrediting the security agency, while parading a suspect accused of impersonating a corps member and defrauding parents through a scholarship […]