As Rivers State prepares for the return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on September 18 following the six-month emergency rule in the state, the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd), has defended his tenure, stating that he fulfilled President Bola Tinubu’s mandate and stabilised the oil-rich state. However, the opposition parties called for an […]
China said on Monday that an investigation found US chip giant Nvidia had violated the country’s antitrust rules. It vowed an additional probe just after trade talks between Beijing and Washington entered a second day. Beijing, which announced the investigation in December, is currently engaged in an intense contest with the United States for supremacy […]
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Monday began an indefinite strike on Monday. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT on Monday, signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General-Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The association had embarked on a seven-day warning strike last Monday to […]
The President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has announced the creation of a new Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, with a Nigerian, Farouk Gumel, appointed as the inaugural Chairman of its Board of Directors. Gumel is currently the Vice Chairman of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group and the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its earlier 10-day deadline on September 10. The decision followed a six-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, held virtually on Wednesday. The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, said […]
The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Finland in a deal valued at $1.07 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday. “The proposed sale will improve Finland’s capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with US and other allied […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to move swiftly on measures to further reduce food prices across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the directive focuses on ensuring safe passage of farm produce […]
The Anambra State Police Command has decorated 89 newly-promoted inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and also inducted them into the officers’ mess, symbolising their transition into the Officer Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The event, which was attended by senior officers of the Command, family members, and well-wishers, at the […]
The Federal Government has formally endorsed China’s newly launched Global Governance Initiative, describing it as a “timely and thoughtful contribution” to the strengthening of the international system. In a press release issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday, the FG expressed appreciation to the Government of the People’s […]
Federal Government says Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting 25 per cent growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan, remarked during a panel session at the ongoing Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy. The session was […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially published the country’s new tax reform laws in the national gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the legislation on June 26, 2025. The publication formalises a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal framework. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes against the backdrop of growing ethnic tension, particularly among youths on various social media platforms, who […]