Ebonyi Open to Foreign, Local Investors, Says Nwifuru
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru says his administration is ready to welcome both foreign and local investors, describing the state as one of the safest and most attractive investment destinations in the South East region. The governor made the statement on Sunday at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki while briefing residents […]
Troops Foil Terror Attack, Evacuate Students in Borno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and safely evacuated 21 female students following intelligence about a planned attack in Borno State. According to operational reports released on Monday, troops also arrested a suspected cross-border kidnapper linked to a kidnapping syndicate operating between […]
Iran Turns Back Six Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy turned back six vessels that attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz through routes not approved by Iranian authorities, state television reported on Monday. According to the report, the incident happened overnight when the vessels tried to use an unauthorised route through the strategic waterway. A state television […]
Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Indonesia’s central bank governor, Perry Warjiyo, has resigned before the end of his second term as the country grapples with economic challenges triggered by the Middle East war. The government announced on Monday that President Prabowo Subianto accepted Warjiyo’s resignation after he stepped down for personal reasons. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said […]
Africa Seeks Economic Resilience Amid Global Shocks
By Oluwakemi Kindness African policymakers, central bankers and development experts will gather are set to explore strategies for strengthening the continent’s economies against growing global economic uncertainty. This will take place at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum opens on Wednesday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Headquarters in Abuja under the theme, “Building […]
Tinubu Appoints Olanrewaju-Smart as NASS Adviser
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to contest […]
Customs Says Communication Drives Trust, Trade Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says strategic communication is key to building public trust, improving compliance and driving successful trade reforms. A statement on Satueday by the Service says the declaration was made at the opening of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The statement […]
Marwa Urges Monarchs, Parents to Fight Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has urged traditional rulers, parents and community leaders to take greater responsibility in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Marwa said the NDLEA cannot win the war against drugs without the active […]
Nigeria Steps Up U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Bid
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Group Urges Youths to Complete PVC Registration Ahead of Polls
By Julian Osamoto Pamia Africa, an advocacy group, has urged young Nigerians to complete their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration ahead of future elections, stressing that online pre-registration alone does not qualify anyone to vote without completing biometric capture by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group who delivered the message during a voter […]