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Crude Production To Increase By 225,000bpd As Shell Resumes Production

13.03.2026

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has announced that it has completed the turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to the resumption of production at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field on March 6, 2026. A statement on Friday by Communications Manager, SNEPCo, Gladys Afam-Anadu, explained that the...

Defence Minister Charges APC Convention Security C’ttee On Professionalism, Discipline

13.03.2026

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has charged members of the Security Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to demonstrate professionalism, discipline and mutual respect in the discharge of their responsibilities. Musa, who chairs the APC National Convention Security Sub-Committee, gave the charge on Friday during the committee’s inaugural...

Army Neutralizes Four Gunmen In Cross River

13.03.2026

Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have repelled an ambush by suspected gunmen while responding to a communal dispute in Odonget community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after soldiers stationed at Ochon and Alesi received intelligence reports of rising tensions...

NLNG Advances Media Excellence Through Change Your Story Workshop

13.03.2026

NLNG has again demonstrated its dedication to media development in Nigeria through the successful completion of the second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for2026, which took place in Lagos. Through the workshop, NLNG reiterated its commitment to promoting journalistic excellence and supporting the media industry’s digital transformation. The workshop convened 40 participants representing diverse media...

Reps Warn NLNG, NIMASA, Customs Others Against Sabotage

13.03.2026

The Chairman of the House of Representatives has threatened some government agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector of punitive measures should they continue to evade investigative summons. The agencies include the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),...

PalmPay Equips Women With Fintech Skills

13.03.2026

PalmPay Nigeria has expressed commitment to increasing women’s participation in the financial technology sector through its Purple Woman program, as the company hosted the third edition of its Purple Woman Masterclass, designed to equip young women with digital and professional skills. Speaking at the event, Chika Nwosu, the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, said the...

‘I Discuss Boundaries Before Shooting Intimate Scenes’

13.03.2026

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has emphasised the importance of setting clear boundaries with female colleagues on set. In an interview with BBC News Igbo, Arukwe disclosed that before filming personal sequences, he talks to actresses about their comfort levels to ensure respect and understanding. He clarified that this strategy preserves professionalism and helps prevent discomfort....

Benue Scales Up Response To Lassa Fever Outbreak

13.03.2026

The Benue State Government has intensified efforts to contain the Lassa Fever outbreak following what authorities describe as an alarming rise in cases within the state. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia made this known at the Government House, Makurdi, while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the World Health Organisation (WHO),...

King Mitchy Tenders Public Apology To VDM, Ooni, Seyi Tinubu

13.03.2026

Nigerian content creator and philanthropist, Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has tendered a public apology for her recent online behaviour, including consuming a substance during a livestream. The TikTok star also apologised to the son of the President, Seyi Tinubu, social media critic, VeryDarkMan, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Nigerians. She admitted that she was mistaken and had let many people down, particularly those...

Groups Call For Quick Passage Of Persons With Disabilities Bill

13.03.2026

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), a group known as the Gender Rights Advocacy group, Do Foundation and women living with disabilities in Bayelsa State have called on the State and federal lawmakers to quickly pass and sign the Bayelsa State Persons with Disabilities Bill into law. The organisers of the event, the...