By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away at the age of 90. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the government, and people...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The NNPC Ltd. has handed over thirty-five (35) hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG). During a brief ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Monday, the Group CEO, NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari reiterated the...
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is marking its 25th anniversary with a renewed focus on completing abandoned legacy projects in the region. NDDC’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, highlighted the commission’s achievements over the past two years and outlined its new commitment at a world press conference in Asaba....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched precision air strikes against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State. The targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long served as fortified enclaves for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reiterated its commitment to using music as a unifying force across Africa while driving global competitiveness. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, AFRIMA President, Mr. Mike Dada, emphasized that the award platform was not just about celebrating musical...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – A suspected diphtheria outbreak has claimed the lives of three children in Zaria, Kaduna State, with six others infected. According to the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Bello Jamoh, the outbreak has persisted for the past 10 months, since...
By OLA MODUPE , Abeokuta– Super Eagles B squad, led by Head Coach Eric Chelle, has begun preparations for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, with 21 players reporting to camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. According to Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise...
Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time, but it proved a hard day’s work at Centre Court as he ground past Australian Alex de Minaur in a thrilling encounter. The 38-year-old started abysmally, losing the opening set in 31 minutes, but he eventually assumed control of...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the management of Enugu Air to run the airline professionally and avoid bureaucratic pitfalls that led to the demise of Nigeria Airways. Keyamo made this call during the inauguration of Enugu Air, a new airline acquired by the...
By OLA MODUPE , Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has denied an online report claiming he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling it “misleading and false.” In a statement, Oyebanji’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said the governor and other public office holders...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over a desperate plot to undermine and destabilize the growing opposition coalition in Nigeria. The party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said former ADC state...
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has given the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) the go-ahead to prosecute Senator Andy Uba and his co-defendant, Benjamin Etu, over allegations of N400 million fraud. The case was adjourned to September 24 for the defendants to take their plea. According to the prosecution, Uba,...
By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto– A team of researchers and humanitarian initiative from the government of Hungary, “Hungary Helps,” visited the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto to inspect ongoing projects supported by the organization. The Hungarian team was warmly received by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Revd. Fr. Nuhu Iliya, and the...
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A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Board of Trustees member, Alhaji Adamu Waziri, has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Waziri announced his exit at the Dogo Tebo Ward Centre in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe, citing national interest...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has declared that a single four-year term is sufficient for any sincere leader to make a meaningful impact in Nigeria. According to him, this approach would not only respect the principle of zoning but also stabilize the country’s polity. “If bad leaders...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State’s Okitipupa Local Government Area is reaching out to members of the opposition parties, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to join its fold. This move comes as the party welcomes 25 new members, signaling a growing...
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS group of developing nations. The warning came as leaders of the BRICS group gathered in Brazil for their annual summit. “Any Country aligning itself with the...
South African rand has taken a hit after President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on BRICS-aligned countries, including South Africa. Trump’s comments on Sunday sent the rand down 1% to 17.7450 against the dollar, paring some of its recent gains. Trump warned that countries aligning themselves with...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed a fresh bail application filed by Mr. Jesam Michael, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) Limited, accused of investment fraud. The EFCC’s counsel, Geraldine Ofulue, told Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja that...