Oil Sector Crackdown, Crude Price Jumps, and Political Tensions Shape Nigeria
Governance Challenges, Security, and Societal Shifts Shape Nigeria's Current Pulse
Published on: June 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Oil Security and Labour Tensions in Focus

Oil theft remains a pressing issue as the military shuts down 21 illegal refineries and apprehends oil thieves, recovering significant quantities of stolen crude. Simultaneously, Lagos faces disruptions as tanker drivers threaten a strike over new fees, highlighting the tension between regulatory measures and the wellbeing of essential workers.
Calls for Accountability Amid Security and Electoral Concerns

Recent killings in Benue State have drawn sharp criticism from Peter Obi, who attributes the violence to failed leadership and urges a national emergency response. In a related call for accountability and electoral reforms, SERAP has pressed President Tinubu to prosecute those responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and to advance electoral law amendments.
Education and Energy Reforms Target Societal Growth

The Labour Minister has underscored job creation as a cornerstone of Nigeria's energy reforms, with recent initiatives upskilling youths and women in greener technologies. Amid broader socioeconomic reforms, Unity Schools alumni warn of declining public education standards, advocating for smart school models to revamp the sector.
Honours, Recognition, and the Politics of National Legacy

Controversy surrounds Nigeria's national honours as the Ajasin family and sociopolitical groups express disappointment over the exclusion of pro-democracy figures, signaling ongoing debates over national recognition and inclusion. Meanwhile, President Tinubu pays tribute to Abdulsalami Abubakar, highlighting a continued emphasis on national unity and leadership legacy.
Political Dialogue and International Policy Impacts

President Tinubu hosted FCT Minister Wike and prominent PDP figures, suggesting moves towards political dialogue and bipartisan engagement at the federal level. In another sign of shifting international relations, reports indicate Nigeria may face inclusion in a prospective US travel ban, underscoring evolving foreign policy challenges.
Latest Summaries
- Afrobeats Collaboration Talks, Musa at Kano Pillars, Agemo Film FestivalJuly 8Vibe Today
- Naira Dips, Okra’s Fintech Growth & CBN Recovery Plan in FocusJuly 8Business Briefs
- Oil Policy Advances, APC Debates, and Security Concerns in NigeriaJuly 8Current Pulse
- Kano Palace Attack Fallout, Bandit Activity, and Military AdvancesJuly 8Security Digest
- Agemo's Festival Triumph, Afrobeats Highlights & Super Eagles Transfer BuzzJuly 7Vibe Today
- Nigeria: Drug Seizures, Bandit Camps Destroyed, Cult CrackdownJuly 7Security Digest
- Obi Rejects Petroleum Role, Atiku Faces Uncertain Future, Abuja HighlightsJuly 7Current Pulse
- Nigeria’s EFCC, Tax Talks With Dutch Govt, and NPFL Football MovesJuly 7Business Briefs
- Police Crackdowns, Army Operations, and Security Shifts Across NigeriaJuly 6Security Digest
- 2027 Politics, Tax Law Reforms & Lagos Environmental CrackdownJuly 6Current Pulse
- Osimhen Eyes Premier League; Burna Boy's Family Plans & Nollywood SpotlightsJuly 6Vibe Today
- FG Electricity Subsidy, CBN Reforms, and LASU Dismissals in FocusJuly 6Business Briefs
- Victor Osimhen Transfer News; Burna Boy Album & Nollywood IconsJuly 5Vibe Today
- Wike Defends Tinubu's Economy; Conviction in Lagos Cybercrime CaseJuly 5Current Pulse
- LASU Dismissals, Electricity Subsidy, CBN Reforms Highlight Nigeria BusinessJuly 5Business Briefs
- Karaduwa Village Head Abducted; PSC Reforms, Nigerian Captured in UkraineJuly 5Security Digest
- Burna Boy Opens Up on Fatherhood; Osimhen Transfer Latest & Nollywood NewsJuly 4Vibe Today
- Police Probe Musician, Troops Target Bandits, US DeportationsJuly 4Security Digest
- Tinubu's Power Shift, Oil Smuggling Curb, Google Strengthens Nigerian MediaJuly 4Current Pulse
- Katsina, PEBEC Business Reforms; UEFA Fines Clubs & Naira GainsJuly 4Business Briefs
- Burna Boy's Album Announced, Davido's Maybach Unveiled, Nollywood & Napoli MovesJuly 3Vibe Today
- Tinubu Acts on Oil Smuggling; APC, Labour Party Tensions RiseJuly 3Current Pulse
- Troops Arrest Bandits, Army Recovers Stolen Crude and VehiclesJuly 3Security Digest
- Tinubu Pays Tribute to Dantata; Customs Policies and Telecom UpdatesJuly 3Business Briefs
- Troops Arrest Bandits in Benue; Police and Army Actions Across NigeriaJuly 2Security Digest
- Burna Boy Album News, Ayra Starr Record & Nollywood HighlightsJuly 2Vibe Today
- Amaechi’s APC Exit, Lagos Health Push, Election Claims, NNPCL Oil SalesJuly 2Current Pulse
- Budget Review Urged, MTN FibreX Cost Analysis, Business SlowdownJuly 2Business Briefs
- Osimhen's Galatasaray Bid, Nollywood Losses, Afropop 2025 HighlightsJuly 1Vibe Today
- Sowore vs Police, Kano Grenade Blast, Zamfara Bandit Attack & MoreJuly 1Security Digest
- APC Turmoil, PDP Defections, NNPCL Financial Surge & Abuja-Lagos HighlightsJuly 1Current Pulse
- Financial Aid for Tom Njemanze; MTN Invests in Lagos Data HubJuly 1Business Briefs
- Asake's Viral Photo, Tekno's Afropop Hits, Osimhen Transfer UpdatesJune 30Vibe Today
- PDP Unity at 100th NEC, Tinubu Commends Wike, Protest in AbujaJune 30Current Pulse
- Police Rescue in Imo, Foiled Oil Theft, Global Military UpdatesJune 30Security Digest
- NNPC Hits ₦6tr Revenue; EFCC Raids Abuja; Tinubu Signs Tax BillsJune 30Business Briefs
- NNPCL Fraud Probe, Tinubu's 2027 Race, Drug Bust in LagosJune 29Current Pulse
- Nollywood Losses, Burna Boy's Milestone & Davido Sparks DebateJune 29Vibe Today
- Kenyan Court Rules on Kanu; Security Challenges Escalate in NigeriaJune 29Security Digest
- NDLEA Breaks Turkey-Nigeria Drug Ring; Naira Collapse Blamed on BuhariJune 29Business Briefs
- NNPCL Sabotage Claims, Ganduje Resigns, Dambe Boxing Goes GlobalJune 28Current Pulse
- Davido Calls Out Fan, Burna Boy Breaks Red Rocks Record, Nollywood UpdatesJune 28Vibe Today
- Oil Prices Drop, Aminu Dantata Remembered, Crypto Gains in BoliviaJune 28Business Briefs
- Kenyan Court on Kanu Rendition, Bandit Raids & Security UpdatesJune 28Security Digest
- Kenyan Court Rules Nnamdi Kanu's Transfer Illegal; Security UpdatesJune 27Security Digest
- Tinubu's Diplomatic Tour, Ganduje Resigns, NNPCL Faces Senate ProbeJune 27Current Pulse
- Burna Boy's Red Rocks Triumph, Nollywood Highlights & Davido ControversyJune 27Vibe Today
- Glo, ECOWAS Court, Tinubu Honours, Major Tax, Insurance UpdatesJune 27Business Briefs
- Kate Henshaw on Surrogacy, Odumodublvck's Video, Tyla & Wizkid CollabJune 26Vibe Today
- Trump on NATO, NUPRC Reforms Boost Oil Sector, Tax Changes in NigeriaJune 26Current Pulse
- Bandit Raids, State Police Calls, Human Trafficking Busts in NigeriaJune 26Security Digest
- FIRS Renamed, Senate Probes NNPCL, MTN Invests in Digital TalentJune 26Business Briefs
- Ayra Starr's Acting Debut, Chivido Anniversary, Moses Simon's Paris FC MoveJune 25Vibe Today
- Police Clashes, Bandit Attacks, and Military Operations in AfricaJune 25Security Digest
- INEC Political Party Applications, Tinubu’s Promises, Oil Sector DisputesJune 25Current Pulse
- Senate Approves Rivers Budget, Tinubu Tax Reform, MTN Drives InclusionJune 25Business Briefs
- OdumoduBlvck's Album Features Davido, Skepta; Wizkid Wows HollywoodJune 24Vibe Today
- Bandit Abductions in Niger, Police Actions & Security Updates Across NigeriaJune 24Security Digest
- Naira Depreciation, Senate Budget Extension & Key Business DevelopmentsJune 24Business Briefs
- Tinubu’s Classmate Controversy, Akwa Ibom Defections & Oil Fraud ProbeJune 24Current Pulse
- Wizkid's Hollywood Bowl Triumph, Osimhen Transfer Offer & Nollywood HighlightsJune 23Vibe Today
- Wizkid's Hollywood Bowl Triumph, El-Rufai's 2027 Stance & Oil Sector Policy ShiftsJune 23Current Pulse
- Iran Missile Attack Impacts Oil Prices; Security Alerts in NigeriaJune 23Security Digest
- Naira Strengthens; ECOWAS Exit Talks Begin; 16bn Passwords LeakedJune 23Business Briefs
- Governors Eye Party Switch; Lagos Flood Alert, US-Iran TensionsJune 22Current Pulse
- Iran Bombs Israel, Nigerian Police Arrests, Female Fighter Pilot HonoredJune 22Security Digest
- Davido's Ibiza Incident, Nollywood Drama, Osimhen's Liverpool RumorJune 22Vibe Today
- Kojo Sam's N50m Donation, PPP Seaport Push & Women’s Finance EventsJune 22Business Briefs
- Peter Obi Slams NNPC Scandal; Tinubu Faces Criticism on Benue, Dangote Refinery UpdatesJune 21Current Pulse
- Olamide Faces Yemi My Lover's Claims; Wizkid & Osimhen Make WavesJune 21Vibe Today
- Police Crack Down on Crime; Military, Banditry & Regional Security UpdatesJune 21Security Digest
- ECOWAS Policy Urges, Naira Recovery, Women Empowerment & Business InsightsJune 21Business Briefs
- Nigeria Security: Bandit Dialogues, NNPC Scandal, Iran-Israel TensionsJune 20Security Digest
- Olamide’s Video Drops, Burna Boy’s Tour News & Osimhen to LiverpoolJune 20Vibe Today