The Rivers State House of Assembly has scheduled 10 a.m. on Thursday to begin its post-emergency plenary. The sitting follows the lifting of the emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday and the resumption of democratic governance in the state. Our correspondent gathered that the plenary would be presided over by the Speaker, Martin […]
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched the use of drones to support traffic monitoring and security surveillance across Lagos, marking a shift from manual enforcement to digital intelligence tools. Speaking at the inauguration of the programme, General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the new system would provide real-time aerial coverage of major […]
The Director-General of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Farouk Umar, has declared that the current charge of N11,000 per flight imposed on airline operators is no longer sustainable, given prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of maintaining aviation infrastructure. Umar made this known in Abuja on Tuesday while addressing stakeholders at a summit organised […]
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has noted that while Nigeria’s headline inflation rate continued its downward trend for the fifth consecutive month, reaching 20.12 per cent in August 2025, the main contributors to inflation in August remained largely unchanged. In a policy brief made available […]
Ghana and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. The 32-year-old former Arsenal player is accused of five counts of rape as well as one charge of sexual assault. Partey was granted bail and will stand trial at Southwark Crown Court in November […]
THE Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board, on Tuesday, inaugurated a new ‘Chinese Corner’ in Abuja, aimed at strengthening cultural and educational exchanges between the two countries. Stakeholders said the initiative will further equip Nigerian students with linguistic and cultural skills that open doors to opportunities […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned that the rising cases of internet fraud are worsening visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said fraudulent practices not only destroy the future of those involved but also tarnish Nigeria’s international image, resulting in stricter travel conditions for law-abiding citizens. Olukoyede, who […]
Shell has purchased a cargo of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in a development that underscores the refinery’s growing footprint in international fuel markets. The deal comes as a third shipment of Nigerian-made gasoline is already on course to the United States, further signalling the Lagos-based facility’s ability to meet […]
The maiden international edition of the Nigerian Golden Heart Awards was held at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel over the weekend, celebrating distinguished Nigerians making notable contributions in business, leadership, humanitarian service, entertainment, and philanthropy. The event, hosted by Wyte Image Media, drew professionals, community leaders, and dignitaries from around the world. It also featured […]
The Federal Government on Tuesday reeled out a slew of new incentives to attract agricultural investment, which it said could create 21 million jobs in the country. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined […]
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the United States’ deportation of 13 Nigerians to Ghana without prior notification. The Nigerians, alongside one Gambian, were reportedly flown out of the United States on a military cargo plane and handed over to Ghanaian authorities, despite having no ties to the country. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto […]
Malawi voted in general elections Tuesday, with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation, battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages. Thousands of people waited under trees or outside schools at outdoor polling stations across the mostly rural country for a vote focused […]