By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized his...
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… , attracts 3 billon new investment in Lithium mining Liberian President Joseph Boakai, has hailed the recent China-funded national survey on mineral resources, which led to the discovery of significant new mineral deposits in the country. The discovery of the minerals deposits has offered fresh opportunities for Liberia’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied a report that it is planning to recruit new staff. The denial was through a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Dani, on Wednesday “The attention of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation, describing the milestone as a moment of sober reflection and renewed hope. This was disclosed in a message personally signed...
Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner launched their U.S. Open campaigns with commanding victories on Tuesday, setting the tone for an electrifying tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fresh off her Cincinnati triumph, Wimbledon champion Swiatek dismantled Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 in just 60 minutes, not facing a single...
One of seven candidates vying for the Vice Chancellor position at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Chike Osegbue, has urged the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to void Prof. Kate Omenugha’s appointment as VC, deeming it unlawful. In a suit numbered NICN/ARJ/275/2025, Osegbue seeks to be declared the...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja – Department of State Services (DSS) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to admit in evidence statements made by three terror suspects accused of spying on American and Israeli interests in Nigeria for certain individuals in Iran. Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, on Wednesday postponed indefinitely its decision on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements from three terrorism suspects—Haruna Abbas, Ibrahim Musa, and Adam Suleiman—following a trial-within-trial. The trio faces charges including conspiracy, recruiting for terrorist training, surveilling foreign embassies,...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sanctioned a new minimum wage of N104,000 for the state’s civil servants, a significant increase from the previous N76,000. The announcement was made during a Tuesday night meeting with labor union leaders at the Government House in Owerri, as reported by the News...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has raised alarm over the escalating rate of teenage pregnancy in the state, calling for urgent action to address the crisis. Essien, who chairs the House Committee on Health, emphasized...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has advanced 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director, transitioning from Grade Level 16 to 17, across various departments. This announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister...
North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a political pressure group, has cautioned political parties against overlooking the North-Central zone for the 2027 presidential ticket, warning that such a move could cost them the region’s votes. The group’s chairman, Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, issued this statement during a press conference in Abuja on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South has been hailed as a validation of the position held by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. In a...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) successfully evacuated 618 individuals following the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m., according to a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by NRC Managing Director,...
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure a landslide victory in the South-East during the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press interaction on the sidelines of her 18th annual free medical and surgical outreach at the Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Medical...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on...
Morocco secured their spot in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final, overcoming defending champions Senegal 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time at Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on August 26, 2025. The Atlas Lions now prepare to face Madagascar in...
Madagascar clinched their first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) final appearance, defeating Sudan 1-0 in a gripping extra-time battle at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on August 26, 2025. A dramatic 116th-minute goal by substitute Toky Rakotondraibe propelled the Barea to the final, setting up a showdown against...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, transferred expired pharmaceutical products worth N3.77 billion to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on August 25, 2025, in a significant step toward curbing the spread of harmful drugs. According...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent crisis in the nation’s university system over the Federal Government’s failure to review lecturers’ salaries for more than 15 years and refusal to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. At a press conference on...