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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced plans to deploy between 50 and 70 smart, self-service filling stations across the country within the next six months. The company said the initiative was part of a broader plan to transform its conventional retail outlets into modern energy and mobility hubs, offering petrol, electric vehicle charging, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas and other services. The Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, Mumuni Dagazau, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of a technology-driven service station with an electric vehicle charging facility. The mega station is located…

By LInus Effiong The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, has said the training of secondary school students and teachers in emergency response will help save lives and shorten response time to medical emergencies in the state. Brisibe stated this on Thursday while speaking during a three-day emergency response training organised by FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited and the NNPC Limited/FIRST E&P Joint Venture, in partnership with the Health Emergency Initiative, in Yenagoa. The programme trained over 100 secondary school students and 50 secondary school teachers from public schools in Bayelsa State in first aid, cardiopulmonary…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 10, 2026 If a full-blown crypto bull market returns between now and the…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a fake spiritualist, Solomon Moses, to one year imprisonment for defrauding an Indian woman seeking spiritual healing and subsequently blackmailing her with a nude video. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday. According to the EFCC, Justice C.N. Nwabulu convicted Moses on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge bordering on cheating and impersonation as a spiritualist. The commission said Moses defrauded the woman, identified as Sharon Kaur, of $1,100 after posing as…

Paul Onuachu’s availability for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been in doubt since last week, but things are becoming clearer now, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 32-year-old suffered an injury in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 thrashing of Genclerbirligi last week. He first scored a brace before getting hauled off after 44 minutes due to what seemed like a muscle problem. ​At first, there were fears that he would be sidelined for an extended period. But those fears were later allayed after coach Huseyin Cimsir stated that the injury was not too serious. Paul Onuachu at Trabzonspor. (Photo credit/Club…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqa Darma, has inaugurated a 14-member committee to implement stakeholder recommendations on housing sector reforms, giving it six weeks to develop a strategy for transforming Nigeria’s built environment. Darma said the committee was expected to ensure that the housing sector contributed significantly to the country’s economic development, while also creating an enabling environment for Nigerians to provide housing for themselves. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee, which was held on Thursday in Abuja, the minister said the government had a responsibility to house Nigerians and regulate the built environment to maximise its…

By Gilbert Ekugbe The Ondo State Government has warned residents against the consumption of uncertified herbal concoctions, unapproved substances, and other products whose safety for human consumption has not been established. The warning followed a recent incident in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, which reportedly resulted in the loss of lives. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku on Thursday, the state government urged residents to exercise caution and avoid substances of doubtful origin. “The safety, health and wellbeing of the people remain key priorities of the present administration,” Ajanaku said. He…

From making us laugh with comedy skits to dropping an 18-track album, Josh2Funny is showing that there is apparently no box he plans to stay in. The Nigerian comedian, entertainer and multi-talented creative has released his new album, On BeHALF of JOSH, marking another step into music for the entertainer best known for his hilarious skits and viral internet content. And yes, it is a full album. On BeHALF of JOSH features 18 tracks and brings together an eclectic mix of Nigerian and international artists, with legendary Nigerian rapper Ice Prince among the collaborators. The project also features South African…

Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after a goalless draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland, Soccernet.ng reports. The 0-0 result gave Nigeria their first point in Group F after they lost 2-0 to Spain in their opening match. The Falconets had chances to break the deadlock against China but could not find the goal they needed. China, who opened the tournament with a 5-0 win over New Caledonia, took their points tally to four and moved into second place. Spain are top of the group with six points and have already…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 10, 2026 Crypto is trading as a macro asset again, with the bond market driving the day’s risk tone. Bitcoin price has drifted back toward $78,000 as long-term US borrowing costs remain elevated, falling 1.6% on the day and sitting roughly flat on the week. The broader digital asset market is down 1.88% to $2.65 trillion.The…