Abuja, Nigeria — There is good news for Nigeria’s economy. The country’s oil production has reached a 15-month high after surpassing its OPEC quota in May 2026. The development is being hailed as a major win for the federal government and a sign that reforms in the oil sector are working. According to data released this week, Nigeria produced 1.530 million barrels per day, mbpd in May 2026. This is above the OPEC quota assigned to Nigeria and the highest output in 15 months. For comparison, Nigeria struggled to meet its quota for most of 2024 and 2025 due to pipeline vandalism, oil theft, and low investment. Why Production Increased Experts and government officials point to 3 key reasons: 1.  Better Security: The Nigerian Navy and security agencies have intensified patrols in the Niger Delta. Pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering have reduced. 2.  New Investments: International oil companies and local players are returning after government reforms. 3.  Governme...

Rest in peace Jayden Adams 2001-2026. Johannesburg, South Africa — Tragedy has struck South African football. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The news was announced on Saturday by South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.  Adams played all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup. He started against Mexico and Czech Republic, and came off the bench in the 1-0 win over South Korea that took Bafana Bafana to the Round of 32 for the first time ever.  His cause of death has not been officially confirmed. According to BBC reports, police in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town found the body of a 25-year-old man at a house and an investigation has been opened.  Minister McKenzie said: _"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams... South A...

Abuja, Nigeria — The United States has published the names and photos of 124 Nigerians marked for deportation due to criminal convictions, sparking concern among Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. The list was released by US immigration authorities this week and is already trending across WhatsApp, X, and Facebook. Why They Are Being Deported. According to the report, the 124 Nigerians were convicted of various crimes in the United States.  US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, said the deportation is part of ongoing efforts to remove non-citizens who have violated US laws. While the full list of crimes was not detailed for all 124, sources say the offences include drug trafficking, fraud, assault, and immigration violations. The US government maintains that anyone who is not a US citizen and commits a crime can be deported after serving their sentence. *How Nigerians Are Reacting* The news has caused mixed reactions. Some Nigerians online said:   _...

Oyo, Nigeria— There is joy in Oyo State tonight as reports confirm that teachers and pupils who were kidnapped days ago have reportedly regained their freedom. The incident happened earlier this week when gunmen attacked a school bus in a rural part of Oyo. The attackers took several teachers and pupils into the bush. The news caused panic among parents and across the state. According to eyewitnesses and community leaders, the school bus was returning from an excursion when it was stopped by armed men.  The kidnappers moved the victims into nearby forests. For days, families waited in fear with no information. Parents trooped to the school and government house, calling for help. The Oyo State Government and security agencies promised to do everything possible to secure the release of the victims. How They Regained Freedom multiple sources including parents and local leaders have confirmed that the teachers and pupils have been released. While details are sti...

  Dr. Aisha Bello, a medical doctor originally from Kano, has just won the prestigious "Global Health Innovator Award 2026" in London, United Kingdom. The award recognizes doctors and health workers who are changing lives with new ideas and selfless service. Dr. Bello grew up in Kano State. Like many Nigerian students, she faced challenges with power cuts during night classes and limited resources in public hospitals during her NYSC. But instead of giving up, she used those struggles as fuel. After graduating from Ahmadu Bello University with First Class in Medicine, she moved to the UK for further studies. Today she works as a Consultant in Public Health at a major NHS hospital in London. What She Won The Award For. The Global Health Innovator Award was given to Dr. Bello for her project called "Mobile Clinics for Migrant Mothers". The problem she solved: Many African and Asian migrant women in the UK were scared to go to hospitals during pregnancy beca...

It happened in Lagos yesterday, Tuesday,30th of June,2026. Rain fell heavily from morning till afternoon. In less than two hours, everywhere was flooded. Roads turned to river. Cars stopped moving. Shops closed.  In one area of Lagos, the flood was worst. Water rose high and trapped some kids who were coming back from school. The current was strong. People were shouting. Parents were running up and down looking for their children. That was when some guys in the area stepped in.  They did not wait for fire service. They did not wait for LASEMA. They took action immediately.  About six to seven young men entered the flood. Some tied rope around their waist. Others used wood and buckets. They formed a line and started pulling the kids out one after the other.  The water was up to their chest in some parts. It was risky. If one person slipped, the current could carry everyone. But they kept going.  One of the guys said, “We saw the children c...

By Mbaegbusi Desmond | DESSY'S BLOG |  The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, Taskforce, has stepped up enforcement against commercial motorcycle riders, Okada, operating on highways and expressways in 2026. 278 Okada Impounded in One Week – June 2026 The Taskforce impounded 278 illegal commercial motorcycles during a weeklong operation across Lagos.  Chairman CSP Adetayo Akerele said the exercise was carried out under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, which bans Okada on highways, bridges, and other designated expressways. Areas covered in June include Ikorodu, Agric Bus Stop, Festac First Gate, Mazamaza, Iyana-Iba, Idimu Road, Egbeda, Kola Bus Stop, Iyana Ipaja, Ikotun Roundabout, Berger Bus Stop, Ojodu, Akowonjo, Igando, LASU-Iba Road and Pipeline Road. 63 More Riders Nabbed in Single Sweep In a separate June operation, 63 Okada riders were arrested along Mile 2 Oke Bridge, Mile 2 Under Bridge, Berger Suya, Amuwo Odofin, and Ap...

By Sunny Desmond | DESSY'S BLOG | Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed building on Old Ojo Road, Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, with 27 persons rescued alive and 9 confirmed dead. How It Happened: Thursday’s Collapse. The two-storey residential building gave way at about 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, trapping occupants under concrete and debris. Some early reports cited a three-storey shopping complex in the same Alakija area of Ori-Ade LCDA. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at 11:37 a.m. and deployed responders from Ijegun-Egba Fire Station, who arrived at 11:49 a.m. Eyewitnesses said the structure collapsed without warning, forcing residents and traders to flee.   Final Casualty and Rescue Figures. LASEMA confirmed that 27 people were rescued alive with varying degrees of injuries. All survivors received emergency medical ca...