By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja · A viral video showing Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) has sparked a thorough investigation by the House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations. The workers alleged they were abandoned by a Nigerian businessman, purportedly linked to a Chinese company,...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has once again emphasized that leadership failure is at the heart of Nigeria’s problems, hindering the country’s progress and development. In a recent statement, Obi called for urgent disruption of the current system and the enthronement of leaders with competence,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global stakeholders to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in rebuilding sustainable and inclusive food systems across Africa, saying true national sovereignty is incomplete without food sovereignty. He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designed a comprehensive strategy to...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd has officially ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, announced this at...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the resolve of his administration to carry all regions along in equitable distribution of resources needed for development across the country. Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the assurance in...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced that Nigeria has allocated $538.05 million to the initial phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program. Speaking at the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, Shettima highlighted the initiative’s role in enhancing agricultural output, improving rural...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a fresh effort to remove companies from its register that fail to adhere to the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. The announcement was made via a public notice released on Tuesday in Abuja. The CAC has...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – “Fantastic Four: The First Steps” has taken the top spot at the Nigerian box office, raking in N107 million since its release on July 25. Despite facing stiff competition from blockbuster films like “Superman,” “F1,” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the Marvel superhero movie has...
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after defeating Mozambique 60-55 in their final Group D match. The win, which took place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, marks a significant milestone for the team...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Super Falcons of Nigeria were feted at the Presidential Villa by President Tinubu and the First Lady, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over host nation Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. The team’s triumph was celebrated with a grand reception, showcasing...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At the presidential reception...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu led administration for failing to deliver on its promise to “put food on the table of Nigerians,” as the nation battles a worsening hunger crisis. Reflecting on Tinubu’s 2022 campaign remarks in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 152 deaths from Lassa fever in the first 28 weeks of 2025, with a case fatality rate of 18.7%. This marks an increase from the 17.3% recorded during the same period in 2024. According to the NCDC’s...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that the Corps has commenced a nationwide promotion exercise involving over 2,000 personnel. FRSC Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the announcement in a statement, describing the initiative as one of the most far-reaching staff promotion exercises...
By AMOS MATHEW , Kaduna – In an effort to boost agriculture, the Kaduna State Government has concluded plans to distribute 400 trucks free fertilizers to 100,000 smallholder farmers across the state as part of a sweeping intervention aimed at boosting food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and reducing the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja– Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet’s latest outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, northern states including Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina are...
The late General Buhari was a man who, on two occasions, was welcomed into office by Nigerians who dared to hope for a better country. The first was in December 1983, and the second was 32 years later, in 2015. I do not want to include 2019, because it...
Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against rushing into an unbalanced sale of national assets, particularly Nigeria’s refineries. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, PETROAN’s National President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, emphasized the need...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has hailed the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s foremost ambassadors following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday in Abuja through her Special Assistant on Communication...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Newly appointed Chairman Governing Board of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has pledged to give necessary support in the bid to revamp basic education in Nigeria. He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing him as the chairman of UBEC, promising...