By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. At the ceremony in Lagos on...
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Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has said that Nigerian leaders and elites are not the country’s problem; rather, the problem lies with the followers. Amaechi made the remarks at a public lecture themed: “Weaponisation of Poverty as a Means of Underdevelopment: A Case Study of Nigeria,” held to...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique’s brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever as teenager Desire Doue scored twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory. Achraf Hakimi, playing against his former club,...
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed a mix of optimism and concern after the 2025 Unity Cup final. While acknowledging the positives from the tournament, Chelle emphasised that Nigeria must significantly improve to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in the USA. “This game...
Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup in London on Saturday. Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze scored for Nigeria in each half, as the match ended in a 2–2 draw before proceeding to a penalty shootout. The Super Eagles scored all five...
(Author of From My Heart: The Black Race—Myths, Realities, and Complexes) A soul once asked, “Where exactly did Jesus come from? Was He African? Why has the Black race been erased, vilified, and spiritually oppressed for so long?” These are not just theological musings. They are questions forged in...
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja– The 30th Coronation Anniversary of the revered Oloba of Oba, His Royal Highness, Ọba (Dr.) Timothy Titilayo Oyebanji, Olufemiloye I, was marked by heartfelt tributes and congratulatory messages from various stakeholders, celebrating three decades of his impactful reign. In a message signed by the Publicity Secretary...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Tinubu to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers. The Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described the declaration of emergency...
The United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday said billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will be excluded from space-related decision-making. Trump made this remark at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida in reply to a question about Musk’s potential conflicts of interest amid his efforts to cut government spending, according to...
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three FGN bonds for subscription by interested investors. The DMO, in its offer circular on Monday, said that the first offer was an April 2029 FGN bond, valued at N100 billion at an interest rate of 19.30 per...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In his continued determination to support government effort in bolstering youth empowerment and fast-tracking economic development in Nigeria, the Dangote Cement Plc is set to deliver a multi-million naira Skills Development Centre in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The skill centre was conceived by...
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024 grew by 3.19%, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In its Q2 2024 GDP Report on Monday, the Bureau said Nigeria’s GDP rose year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2024. “This growth rate...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned hearing in the bail application of the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, until April 23. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing following an oral application by counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho, seeking more time...
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) Monday dropped by N51 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation opened at N55.861 trillion to close at N55.810 trillion, representing 0.09 per cent decrease. The All-Share Index also dropped by 0.09 per cent or 93 points, to close at 101,995.53,...
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a Lagos bishop, Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, to life imprisonment for raping his 23-year-old assistant (name withheld). Justice Rahman Oshodi also sentenced Daniels, the Bishop of I Reign Christian Ministry, Lagos, to three years in prison for sexual assaulting a 19-year-old...
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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Plateau has upheld the election of Caleb Mutfwang, as elected governor of the state. The tribunal sitting in Jos dismissed the petition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the election of Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday. The tribunal...
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have transformed into powerful tools for personal branding, networking, and professional growth. Among these platforms, LinkedIn stands out as the premier platform for professionals and businesses alike. With its vast user base and unique algorithm, LinkedIn offers unparalleled opportunities for users to...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of the new ministers and also allocated their portfolios. Tinubu’s spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja, He said that the swearing in is expected by next week after the retreat...
Super Falcons of Nigeria on Monday crashed out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, after losing to England 2-4 via penalty shootout. Details later….