Fix Nigeria First to Lead Africa – Foriegn Affairs Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first address its economic challenges, security concerns and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership position in Africa and expand its influence on the global stage. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power, a […]
ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Ex-Aide Over Alleged N8.68bn CCTV Fraud
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. The defendants appeared before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the […]
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 164 as Rescue Race Continues
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The death toll from the catastrophic twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen sharply to 164, with 971 people injured, as emergency teams continue an urgent search for survivors amid widespread devastation. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said authorities have recorded about 30 aftershocks since Wednesday’s disaster, heightening fears of further destruction and […]
Macron Sends 85 French Rescuers to Quake-Hit Venezuela
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the deployment of 85 French rescue personnel to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that have left widespread destruction and mounting casualties across the South American nation. In a statement shared on X on Thursday, Macron says France was acting swiftly to support Venezuela’s emergency response, describing the […]
Tinubu, Wike Defend Infrastructure Drive Amid Criticism
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have defended the Federal Government’s infrastructure-led development agenda, insisting that investments in roads, bridges and public utilities are key to unlocking economic growth and improving citizens’ lives. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the commissioning of the […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Human Rights Pledge in Ongoing Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to international humanitarian law and globally accepted human rights standards in all military operations. General Musa gave the assurance during a diplomatic working visit by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Palma, and her delegation at […]
Customs Seizes N273.7m Contraband, Intercepts Vegetable Oil
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized prohibited goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N273.7 million, including 1,996 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil, as it intensified its crackdown on illicit trade. The seizure by the Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, involves two 20-foot containers loaded with foreign […]
Imo Police Detain Six Officers Over Viral Assault Video
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imo State Police Command has identified and detained six officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a young man in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on June 22 at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, […]
Tinubu Commissions Kuje-Gwagwalada Highway
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first phase of the Kuje-Gwagwalada dual carriageway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the project as a major intervention that will boost security, improve transportation and unlock economic opportunities for residents of satellite communities. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration ceremony on […]
Kalu Showcases Nigeria’s Green Economy to Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged global investors to channel funds into Nigeria’s green economy, highlighting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean transportation, and resilient infrastructure as major investment opportunities. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week, Kalu said Nigeria is […]