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Nigeria’s crude oil production declined slightly to 1.51 million barrels per day (bpd) in October 2026, from 1.53 million bpd recorded in September, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The figure represents a 1.7 per cent month-on-month decline. Despite the drop, Nigeria maintained crude oil production above its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.5 million bpd for the sixth consecutive month in 2026. OPEC data showed that Nigeria produced 1.5 million bpd in August, 1.50 million bpd in July, 1.55 million bpd in June and 1.53 million bpd in May. When condensates are included, the country’s average daily production stood at 1.68 million barrels in October. NUPRC data also showed that daily production peaked at 1.79 million barrels during the month, while the lowest output was 1.60 million barrels per day. The commission attributed the relatively stable production levels in recent months to improved operational ...

‘ An Air Peace passenger has been removed from an Abuja-bound flight after allegedly threatening that his anger could ‘burn down’ the aircraft during an argument with cabin crew. The incident happened on Monday aboard Flight P47866 as the aircraft was preparing for take-off. T he Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a post on 𝕏. Achimugu identified the passenger as Celestine Ezeudu but did not disclose the location where the flight took off. According to him, Ezeudu repeatedly refused instructions from cabin crew to stop taking pictures and put away his device as the aircraft prepared for departure. The situation reportedly became heated, leading to an argument between the passenger and the crew. During the confrontation, Ezeudu allegedly threatened that his anger could  ‘burn down’  the aircraft. Achimugu said the captain was immediately informed and ordered the aircraft to retu...

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are increasingly patronising ‘Mama put’ restaurants as rising food prices make meals at conventional eateries less affordable. Some workers and residents in parts of Abuja, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, said they patronised local food vendors, especially  during lunch breaks. According to them, mama put is more affordable than conventional restaurants, adding that they can get basic meals such as rice, beans, amala, eba, starch, yam and assorted soup cheaper from the open-air vendors. They said amid the increasing cost of living, the informal roadside restaurants, which serve locally prepared meals at relatively affordable prices, have become an alternative for workers seeking quick meals. According to them, affordability, convenience and proximity to their workplaces influence their decisions to patronise local food vendors. Umar Musa, a civil servant in the Central Business District...

Trump Vows Comeback After Midterm Defeat US President Donald Trump pledged a major political comeback on Sunday following a decisive midterm election defeat that handed Democrats control of both houses of Congress. The loss severely limits Trump’s legislative leverage entering the final two years of his term while exposing his administration, family business dealings, and key advisers to aggressive congressional oversight. Defying calls within the Republican Party for internal reflection, Trump lashed out on Truth Social, claiming the nation took a step backwards and blaming market drops on the election outcome. He signalled a confrontational approach by appointing hardline adviser Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, prompting Democrats to pledge rigorous accountability for top officials and immigration policy architects. Trump vows comeback after midterm defeat (News Central TV) Trump vows a comeback after midterm defeat.
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PIA Benefits: Heirs Energies, NNPC Deliver Over 50 Projects in Rivers Host Communities Healthcare, electricity, potable water, roads, education among key interventions Heirs Energies and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have supported the delivery of more than 50 community development projects across the OML 17 host communities in Rivers State, with over 70 projects in the development portfolio. The projects are being implemented through the OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to promote sustainable development across 80 host communities. The completed interventions cover electricity, potable water, school infrastructure, healthcare facilities, roads, modern markets and vocational training. Heirs Energies disclosed that its free medical outreaches had reached more than 24,600 people, while its most recent major exercise provided 76,954 healthcare services to 12,671 beneficiaries. The...

CDHR storms BEDC Warri office, gives 14-day ultimatum over illegal light committees Human rights group demands town hall meetings across Delta, uniform billing, end to alleged customer extortion By Ezekiel Kagbala The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Delta State Branch, has given the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) 14 days to convene town hall meetings across its operational units in Delta State and address alleged violations of electricity consumers’ rights. The human rights organisation issued the ultimatum during a visit to BEDC’s Warri Regional Office on Tuesday, where it demanded the immediate dissolution of alleged illegal community electricity committees accused of exploiting consumers and obstructing direct engagement between customers and the distribution company. The delegation, led by the Delta State Chairman of CDHR, Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, alongside the State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Nosa Overseey, s...