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Trump admin sweeps military chiefs as siege on Iran thickens
Frank Okon The United States is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of its military leadership as part of a broader effort to sharpen its war strategy against Iran, with the removal of senior commanders underscoring the administration’s intent to tighten control…
Over 40 nations move to resolve Hormuz crisis as Trump hammers Iran
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports A coalition of about 40 countries is exploring ways to restore safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy…
NUPRC says Nigeria has recovered oil output to 1.84m
Channels more oil revenue from NNPC slush funds to federal account Sopuruchi Onwuka Commission Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has declared that country has rebuilt available oil production capacity to some1.84 million…
Global outrage as Iran executives 18-year-old musician
Outrage is mounting after Iran executed 18-year-old musician Amirhossein Hatami, in a case that rights groups say highlights a sharp escalation in the country’s use of the death penalty. Hatami, a guitarist, was hanged at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran…
Indonesia to accelerate biofuel production as oil price soars
Frank Okon Indonesia is accelerating biofuel production and renewable energy development as soaring global oil prices—driven by the Middle East conflict—expose the country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels. President Prabowo Subianto said Jakarta is moving urgently to strengthen energy security,…
Hope rises for global shipping as French vessel sails through Hormuz
Frank Okon A container ship linked to French shipping giant CMA CGM has reportedly become the first Western European-affiliated vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war, signaling a tentative return of commercial traffic…
Iran war: S.Korea canvasses accerlerated energy transition
Ziggy Ojiegbe South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that the ongoing Iran war is exposing the dangers of global reliance on fossil fuels, urging an urgent shift toward renewable energy. Speaking at a town hall on Jeju Island,…
Trump pledges to accomplish military goas in Iran
Frank Okon President Donald Trump said the ongoing war with Iran would end once the United States completes its military objectives, signaling a continued focus on air operations rather than a ground invasion. In a national address, Trump told Americans…
US fighter jet downed over Iran; rescue effort intensifies for missing pilot
Ziggy Ojiegbe A U.S. F-15E fighter jet has been shot down over Iranian territory, leaving one pilot missing and prompting an active search and rescue operation, according to ABC News, which cited unnamed American officials. The two-seat aircraft was engaged…
Nigeria’s Oil Reserves Stand at 37.01bn Barrels, Gas at 215.19TCF – NUPRC
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s total oil and condensate reserves stood at 37.01 billion barrels as of January 1, 2026, while total natural gas reserves reached 215.19 trillion cubic feet (TCF), the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has declared. The Commission Chief…
