FCTA to deploy drones, begins clearance of Kpaduma Forest after kidnap attempt
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA on Monday begun a clearance operation at the Cashew Plantation/Forest in Kpaduma-Kobi village along the highbrow Asokoro-Guzape corridor, following the attempted kidnap of a couple in the area on September 15.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for deadly overnight strikes
Ukrainian forces frequently carry out strikes on the heavily fortified region, including on a bridge connecting it to the Russian mainland.
Benue: Attacks on officers indicate we’re doing something right — Police spokesperson
The police spokesperson explained that the attackers had resorted to surprise offensives because ongoing raids were “putting them out of business.
Yakasai hosts BAT Ideological Group as 36 state coordinators launch handbook
Director General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, hosted the BAT Ideological Group in Abuja during a courtesy visit that …
Remi Tinubu committed to women empowerment – Enugu traditional rulers chairman hails First Lady @ 65
The Chairman of Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty Igwe Samuel Asadu (Igwe Ogadagidi) has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Asadu in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as “a rare gem” who was devoted to the service of the nation and humanity. […]
US begins prosecution of Nigerian extradited from UK for $2 million fraud, sextortion
If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison and may be required to pay restitution to the victims.
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‘We are finished’ — Peter Obi faults Remi Tinubu’s birthday donation request
Obi said while the First Lady’s appeal was “noble and selfless on the surface,” it exposed the failure of government to fulfill its responsibilities.
African manufacturers seek extension of US trade programme
Manufacturers in some parts of Africa are lobbying the US Congress to grant a last-ditch extension of one to two years to a duty-free trade programme, the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), which is due to expire at the end of September, Reuters has gathered. US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have cast doubt […]
Okpe: They are trying to take our land, Esobiebie family raises alarm
Members of Esobiebie family of Iriama Community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised alarm over attempts by land grabbers to take their land, calling on Delta State government and law enforcement agents, to stop the purported land grabbers from the encroachment. The family, made the appeal last week, during a visit […]
Rivers people deserve to know agreement between Tinubu, Fubara — Ann-Kio Briggs
The activist believes withholding details of the pact was “unacceptable” to people from the riverine area of the state, where Fubara hails from.
Lafarge launches new plant to boost local manufacturing
Lafarge Africa Plc has officially commissioned the Freedom Plant, a state-of-the-art ReadyMix facility, located in Lekki, Lagos. The facility is equipped with a fully automated batching system that enables seamless remote data transfer and modification, with the capability to manage and operate the plant from any location worldwide via secure internet access. In alignment with Lafarge […]
Princewill installed as paramount head of Da Ogo Polo in Rivers
History was made last Friday, as Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill was formally installed as the Da Abbiye-Ogo VI, Paramount Head of Da Ogo Polo in Buguma City.
DIVERSIFICATION: Manufactured goods export up 46.8% to N1.1trn in H1’25
By Yinka Kolawole The move to diversify Nigeria’s export portfolio seems to be yielding results as the value of manufactured goods exported from the country in the first half of 2025 (H1’25) surged by 46.76 percent to N1.1 trillion from N749.5 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year (H1’24). Analysis of reports of Foreign […]
Marching order on food is useless Mr President
By Dele Sobowale “I encourage you to continue speaking truth to power; not only to the government but also to all sectors of society, while also offering constructive solutions that will help us collectively build a nation where integrity, hard work and compassion are the hallmarks of public and private life” – President Bola Tinubu […]
At 65, CAN youth wing hails Oluremi Tinubu as role model
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has marked the 65th birthday of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by urging young Nigerians to emulate her values of discipline and service. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Belusochukwu Michael Enwere, the group commended the […]
