Kefas, Alia tour Taraba-Benue border communities
The Governors of Taraba and Benue states, Dr. Agbu Kefas and Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, have visited communities along their shared borders, pledging to resettle displaced persons back to their ancestral homes.
Foundation donates equipment, drugs to Ondo govt to boost health care delivery in riverine area
The Oba Micah and Olori Moronke Ajijo Foundation, has donated drugs, medical supplies and a state-of-the-art 4D ultrasound Doppler machine,
Alleged secret bank accounts: CCB summons FHC CJ, Justice Tsoho
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to appear before it following an investigation into an allegation that he operated secret bank accounts.
Governors back Tinubu’s oil revenue reform, urge direct remittance to Federation Account
The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s reforms requiring oil and gas revenue entitlements to be remitted directly into the Federation Account.
Iran strikes: US issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria
In the wake of the attacks, President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s leadership had agreed to return to negotiations with the United States after the bombardments of multiple Iranian cities.
Umanu Elijah, Osimhen, others named among 100 Most Exceptional Young Africans
By Benjamin Njoku Umanu Elijah has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Exceptional Young Africans, alongside football star Victor Osimhen and human rights advocate Rinu Oduala by the New African magazine. According to the magazine, the honorees represent diverse sectors including science, business, technology, the creative industries, public service, and community development. This […]
Court jails two people for 40 years for producing, distributing counterfeit drinks
By Chioma Obinna The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted two men for producing and distributing adulterated and unregistered alcoholic beverages, sentencing them to a combined 40-year term of imprisonment in what authorities described as a major victory against counterfeit products in the state. The convicts, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, 58, and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu, […]
Aradel Holdings Plc achieves ISO 45001:2018 Certification
By Sebastine Obasi Aradel Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s leading integrated indigenous energy company, has successfully attained the ISO 45001:2018 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System, reinforcing the Company’s steadfast commitment to operational excellence and workplace safety. ISO 45001:2018 is an internationally recognised standard that specifiesthe requirements for an occupational health and safety management […]
Our special bond with London(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative tracing the history of how some past Nigerian leaders were hosted by the British Monarch after it emerged that President Bola Tinubu and his wife would similarly be hosted on March 18 in Windsor Castle instead of Buckingham Palace On that visit, he was accompanied by Alhaji Nuhu Bamali, […]
Executive Order and oil industry stability
The recent petroleum industry directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stirred a necessary national conversation about reform, transparency and constitutional balance in Nigeria. The order, titled: “Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Reserves and Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026” seeks to tighten remittance procedures for oil revenues, an intervention aimed at […]
Debate on African multilateral ratings presents opportunities
* As Afreximbank steps up with South Africa’s full membership By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN There has been growing buzz over the past few weeks after Afreximbank cut ties with Fitch Ratings. Rather than relapse into emotions or unhelpful speculations to drive responses, it is both advisable and expedient to first look at the facts on the ground. […]
