Solid Minerals: FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3bn alumina deal
….to generate over $25b to economy By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, and the Federal Government through the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to jointly fund three projects including a $1.3 billion alumina project, a comprehensive geoscience mapping exercise, and an investment vehicle […]
2027: Amaechi not endorsed as ADC South-South consensus presidential candidate – Obidient Elders
By Ochuko AkuophaASABA — The Delta Obidient Elders’ Council over the weekend dismissed rumours that former Rotimi Amaechi was endorsed as the South-South consensus presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. The council, through a statement by its Chairman, Chief Chris Biose, clarified that circulating claims are false. “There is […]
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Civil Society Coalition rallies behind Umahi, warns against ‘Trial by Social Media’
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) on Saturday rose in strong defence of the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, describing recent public accusations against him as “sensational, contradictory and unsupported by evidence.”
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace as Iran–Israel conflict deepens
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed to nations involved in the escalating Middle East conflict to recognise their moral responsibility to pursue peace, following reported airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.
2026 UTME: JAMB to dismiss three staff over portal fraud
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered an alleged internal compromise within its ranks, announcing plans to dismiss three staff members accused of selling unauthorised access to the Board’s examination portal ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
