New crude grade variants, Utapate and Cawthorne, have boosted Nigeria’s crude oil production by 12. 16 million barrels. The crude grades, introduced in 2024 and early 2026, represent the latest additions to the country’s basket of crude oil grades ...
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Nigeria’s Crude Output Grows to 12m Barrels on Utapate, Cawthorne

New crude grade variants, Utapate and Cawthorne, have boosted Nigeria’s crude oil production by 12.16 million barrels.

The crude grades, introduced in 2024 and early 2026, represent the latest additions to the country’s basket of crude oil grades aimed at expanding export streams and...

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Ekpo Urges Entrepreneurs to Harness Nigeria’s Gas Resources for Economic Growth, General Wellbeing

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged investors to unlock Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources to drive industrialisation, economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards for all Nigerians.

Ekpo made this appeal when he delivered a...

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Terrorists on the Run as Troops Destroy Camp, Rescue Kidnap Victims in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army has recorded another success in its ongoing offensive against terrorism and banditry in Zamfara State, forcing terrorists to flee their hideout, destroying their camp, and rescuing three kidnapped victims.

According to an operational report released on Saturday, troops of Sector...

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Why Nigerians Think I’m Wicked — Patience Ozokwor Finally Reveals the Truth

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has opened up about the public perception that she is wicked in real life, explaining that the belief stems from the villainous roles she has played throughout her successful acting career.

Popularly known as “Mama G,” the 67-year-old actress said many...

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DSS Foils Arms Smuggling Operation, Arrests Suspect Linked to Zamfara Bandit Leader

The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted a shipment of weapons allegedly destined for a notorious bandit kingpin operating in Zamfara State and arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State.

According to an operational report obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the suspect...

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