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President Bola Tinubu has finally settled the protracted dispute over Oil Prospecting License 245 in the Niger Delta after 15 years. In a statement on Thursday, the Nigerian government announced that Italian energy giant Eni and its subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, NAEL, signed a settlement agreement in Abuja. The agreement was reached after a meeting between Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi; Managing Director of NAEL, Fabrizio Bolondi; and Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Arowolo-Verheijen. Commenting, Tinubu said, “This resolution sends a clear signal to global investors that Nigeria is prepared to address legacy issues transparently, uphold the…

The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has called on its officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and dedication in safeguarding lives, property, and critical national assets in line with the Corps’ mandate. State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, made the call during the 2026 World Civil Defence Day commemoration at the Corps’ headquarters in the Three Arms Zone, Minna. Speaking through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abubakar Mohamed Rabiu Muti, Aniviye highlighted that World Civil Defence Day is typically observed with elaborate activities under the International Civil Defence Organization, ICDO. He…

Russia and Ukraine have mutually agreed on the release of hundreds of prisoners of war (PoWs) between March 5 and 6, Moscow confirmed on Thursday. The exchange followed a humanitarian mediation undertaken by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. It is unclear how long the prisoners had been incarcerated. The Russian Foreign Ministry disclosed that “a complex negotiation process” resulted in the freedom of 200 Russian POWs from Kyiv-controlled territories on March 5. “All those released are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance,” a statement reads. “A 300 for 300 exchange is scheduled for March 6.” President…

Katsina United midfielder Azeez Falolu says the team will push to return to winning ways in their next league game against Kwara United. The Chanji Boys’ four-game unbeaten run was halted by defending champions Remo Stars last weekend. Katsina United will square off with Kwara United at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium this weekend. Falolu said they will make thorough preparations for the game. “Every game is crucial now,” Falolu told Sportslighthub. “We’ll prepare thoroughly to secure maximum points.” Katsina United currently occupy ninth position on the league table with 38 points.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will now be decamped following the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Justine Madugu’s side returned to the country on Wednesday after playing two friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaoundé last week. The African champions were initially expected to head to Morocco for the final phase of their preparations. The players have now dispersed to their different clubs after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rescheduled the tournament for July. CAF, however, remains silent on the country that will host the biennial competition. The Super Falcons are drawn…

As part of efforts to ensure a transparent recruitment of 50,000 police constables, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has co-opted the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as a critical partner in the screening process. Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs at PSC Headquarters, Abuja, said in a statement on Thursday that the decision was jointly taken during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by the PSC in Abuja. According to him, this forms part of the final preparations for the physical and credentials screening stage of the recruitment exercise, scheduled to commence on Monday, March 9, 2026, at…

The Imo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has debunked a newspaper report alleging that PDP members in the party in the state are emptying into APC because of Governor Hope Uzodinma’s performance. The party, in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Mr Lancelot Obiaku, denied the claimed mass defection of its members into the ruling APC, noting that such claims emanated from few people he described as insignificantly stranded and irrelevant politicians who want to use the party’s prestigious name to attract attention to themselves in their gullible quest to earn stomach infrastructure. “They are transactional, mercantile interlopers…

Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill has explained why Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is struggling this year at the club. Iheanacho has struggled for regular playing game time since the start of the year. The 29-year-old joined Celtic during the summer transfer window after terminating a three-year contract with Sevilla after just a season. While he had a brilliant start with the Scottish giants, providing three goal contributions in four games, Iheanacho’s hamstring problem has hindered him from further progress. “I don’t think he [Iheanacho] has played that much during the course of the season, to tell you the truth. But…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced that the country’s total gold holdings reached $3.5 billion despite the free fall of the naira against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. A statement by the apex bank on Thursday said the gold was sourced locally in Nigeria and aggregated by the Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, under the National Gold Purchase Programme, NGPP. Commenting on the development, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said that the apex bank acquired the monetary-grade gold in naira, with pricing linked to London Bullion Market Association, LBMA, benchmarks. This comes as DAILY POST reports…

Qatar’s authorities have issued an “elevated” emergency alert following reports of multiple explosions heard over the capital, Doha, amid rising regional tensions. The country’s National Emergency Alert System notified residents that the security threat level has been raised, urging the public to remain indoors and stay away from windows as a precautionary measure. The alert comes as Iran renewed missile attacks targeting Doha, according to Doha news. Residents in parts of Doha reported hearing loud bangs and explosions, believed to be air defense systems intercepting incoming aerial threats. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) via its x handle had earlier advised…