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Top 10 Oil-Producing States in Nigeria by Daily Crude Output

Here are the top 10 oil-producing states in Nigeria ranked by daily crude output, according to Intelpoint data, and see which regions dominate the country’s oil production.

Political Firestorm: ADC Accuses INEC of Sabotage Ahead of Crucial 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing a severe leadership crisis, intensified by INEC's controversial decision...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Local

Plateau Bleeds: Unraveling the Endless Carnage and its Devastating Toll

Plateau State continues to grapple with pervasive violence, marked by a recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, whic...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Local

Abuja's Wike-Built Bus Terminal Collapses Under Heavy Rain, Causes Gridlock

A torrential downpour caused significant damage to the recently inaugurated Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, leading to seve...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Across Africa

Fuel Fiasco! Kenya Gripped by Scandal, Shortages, and Panic Buying

Kenya is experiencing a severe nationwide fuel shortage due to a controversial 60,000-metric-tonne fuel shipment that contravened the government-to-government supply agreement. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has ordered the importer, One Petroleum, to remove the cargo, while several senior government officials have been arrested and resigned over the incident. The shortage has caused panic buying and dis...

Global Alarm: Iran War Escalates, Threatens World Economy, Trump's Dire Warning Reverberates

Escalating Middle East tensions, fueled by US threats against Iran and reciprocal strikes on critical infrastructure, ha...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Across Africa

Zambia Health Crisis: Minister Katakwe Unleashes Shockwave with ZAMMSA Purge

Zambia's Health Minister, Dr. Alex Katakwe, has initiated a major overhaul at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies ...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Across Africa

Political Firestorm: Miles Sampa's Bold Power Grab Rocking Zambia's PF

The Patriotic Front (PF) is navigating a complex leadership crisis following a High Court ruling that validated Miles Sa...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Global

Freed! American Journalist Returns Home After Iraq Abduction, Militants Released in Swap

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released in Iraq a week after her abduction by the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia in Baghdad. Her freedom reportedly involved a prisoner exchange and followed a controversial "confession" video released by her captors. The US State Department announced her release, highlighting the Trump Administration's commitment to American citizens'...

World Holds Breath: Trump Declares Two-Week Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amid Iran War Tensions

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a threatened devastating attack just hours bef...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

Global

The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Reopened. For Now, But Is The Crisis Over?

After five weeks of war, blocked tankers, and a midnight bombing threat, Iran finally opened the Strait of Hormuz. What ...

By Owobu Maureen

Global

List of Countries Allowed by Iran to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz

Following Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the 2026 Middle East crisis involving the United States,...

By Precious O. Unusere

Politics

Democracy Is Not For Us: The Case Against Liberal Governance in the Developing World

A critical look at Ibrahim Traoré’s rejection of democracy, examining whether liberal governance has failed to deliver development across the Global South.

Jos Is Bleeding Again: How Many 'Breaking News' Killings Before We Stop Counting?

A fresh wave of violence in Jos exposes a grim pattern of recurring attacks, delayed responses, and a nation growing num...

By Zainab Bakare

Politics

Nigeria Wants Doctors to Govern Radiographers. Is That The Right Way To Go?

Nigeria's Medical and Dental Practitioners Bill 2026 seeks to transfer regulatory authority over radiographers to the MD...

By Precious O. Unusere

Politics

After Weeks in Darkness, Bayo Adelabu Asks for Patience

After weeks of widespread blackouts, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, asks citizens for patience but decades o...

By Zainab Bakare

Climate

Africa Is Experiencing Floods and Heat at the Same Time — And That's a Warning Sign

Africa is facing simultaneous climate disasters as floods devastate southern regions while drought and extreme heat grip the Horn of Africa, highlighting the intensifying impact of climate change on a continent that contributes the least to global emissions.

Climate Policies Exist on Paper — Implementation Is the Real Problem

Climate policies exist across Africa, but weak funding, poor coordination, and limited enforcement prevent real action. ...

By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi

Climate

Carbon Capture Technology: Can It Really Work at Scale, and Is It Relevant to Africa?

Can carbon capture work at scale? Learn how CCUS works, its global challenges, and whether it is a realistic climate sol...

By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi

Climate

Sustainable Agriculture Practices That Protect African Lands

This article talks about how sustainable agriculture practices in Africa protect land, conserve water, and help communit...

By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi