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This is the simplified summary of the 70-year joint romance of Nigeria and Big Oil with communities in the Niger Delta: While the world wails over climate change, there is an ongoing ecocalypse in the oil region of Nigeria. As the poor bride fuels Nigerian governments’ budgets in trillions of naira annually and pumps profits in billions of dollars into oil boardrooms in London, Lagos, Milan and Houston, could any of these oil moguls and government powers care a hoot about the millions of humans wallowing along the creeks and coasts? Thursday 15th January marks seventy years since colonial Nigeria…

Gospel juju singer Akinola Ayoola, popularly known as Alayo Melody Singer, has revealed why plans of his colleagues and some clergymen to fly the late Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu-Adeoye to India for medical treatments flopped. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer died on Wednesday at the age of 46 after a prolonged battle with a severe injury. She died after she publicly sought divine healing in October 2025, in a viral video recorded during a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, revealing her struggle with a severe leg ailment. The singer, in an Instagram video on…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will return to Morocco in March to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 tournament. The draw, held on Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), placed the defending champions in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and debutants Malawi. Nigeria won the last edition of the tournament beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final in Rabat to claim a record-extending 10th continental title. That triumph came after a dominant quarter-final performance against Zambia, whom the Super Falcons crushed 5–0. The 2026 group stage therefore…

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said that Nigerians must rise to resist terrorists, bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. Sani stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of his two books, The Councillor and The Perilous Path to Europe, on Thursday in Abuja. He noted that no foreign power will free the country from the challenge, emphasizing that if people were united and enlightened and supported by state apparatus, they can defeat those who feel that they own the land and can use the force of arms to subdue everyone. “We should…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the appointment of caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States. The appointments were made by the National Working Committee (NWC) acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025, as amended). The announcement was signed on Thursday by Theophilus Dakas Shan, National Organizing Secretary of the PDP. Delta State Caretaker Committee Prof. Sylvester Monye – Chairman Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. – Secretary Ujor Ucheonny – Member Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta – Member Comdr. Johnbull Aghogho Kenairu – Member…

Residents of Turan District in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State are once again grieving after suspected armed herders carried out another deadly assault, resulting in the deaths of two farmers and the abandonment of several villages. The latest violence was said to have taken place on Wednesday afternoon, starting from Imande Avur before extending to nearby Abande and Mbaikyor communities. The incident reportedly caused widespread fear, forcing many locals to flee their homes to avoid further attacks. Victims of the assault were named as Elder Abur Alam and his son, Ikyaa. Community members described them as harmless farmers…

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first game of the weekend, as it has been scheduled for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Later in the day, Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest and Liverpool host Burnley. Chelsea welcome Brentford in the West London Derby, while Tottenham and West Ham clash in another city derby. Merson told UK Metro: “Manchester United vs Manchester City – Usually in derby games, form goes…

The IMF chief is in Ukraine for the first time since 2023 for high-level meetings, the fund said Thursday, as Kyiv awaits approval on key funding nearly four years since Russia’s invasion. International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva is currently in Kyiv for a “short visit,” during which she will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top leaders, said the fund’s spokeswoman Julie Kozack. The announcement of the talks comes a day after Zelensky said a “state of emergency” will be declared in the energy sector. Moscow has hit Ukraine with daily drone and missile barrages in recent…

Tax reforms, investment positioning, and Nigeria’s medium-term economic outlook will dominate discussions at the 2026 Economic Summit organised by The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 35. Speaking at a press conference at the RCCG Christ Church, Gbagada, Lagos, ahead of the summit scheduled to be held on 24 January, Ben Akabueze, the former Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation and pastor in charge of the province, said the event was designed to equip individuals, professionals, and business leaders with the tools needed to navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic environment. Akabueze said, “This summit was conceived as a…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. He described the exit as painful but praised his teammates’ resilience against the tournament hosts. “It’s painful. Of course, we wanted to get to the final, but I’m proud of the team, we took them to the penalties,. “All odds against us, but we tried, we pushed, and I wish Morocco all the best,” he told Super Sports Football after the match. He noted a sense of pride within the camp, saying that head coach…