Embrace AI, skills acquisition for economic empowerment, Disu urges women
By Esther Onyegbula The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilola Disu, has urged women to embrace skills development and emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), as pathways to economic empowerment and self-reliance. Mrs. Disu made the call during a visit to the POWA Skill Acquisition Centre at Dei-Dei Barracks, […]
FG cracks down on illegal mining, arrests two suspects in Osun
The Nigerian Government, through this operation, has reiterated that there will be no safe haven for illegal miners or their sponsors, as efforts to sanitise the sector and reposition it as a major driver of national economic growth remain irreversible.
Nigeria’s daily oil production rises by 2.3% to 1.74mbpd
Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Sunday showed that average crude oil production, excluding condensates, increased to 1.56 million barrels per day in June from 1.53 million barrels per day in May.
Dangote cracks down on illegal haulage, offers N500,000 reward for whistleblowers
The company warned that any Dangote truck found transporting unauthorized goods would be treated as involved in illegal haulage activities, adding that both the drivers and the owners of such goods risk arrest, confiscation of the cargo, and prosecution under applicable laws.
Success of judicial reforms depends on support of lawyers — CJN
According to the CJN, the legal profession and the Judiciary share a common responsibility in promoting the efficient administration of justice and the rule of law.
Lawal unveils $200m lithium processing plant In Zamfara, targets 2,000 jobs
Gov. Dauda Lawal has unveiled a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state.
Operation Kosaye: Ogun police arrest 43 suspected criminals
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command, said it has 43 suspected criminals during a late-night raid on a notorious criminal hideout in the Isheri-Olofin area of the state, by Operation Kosaye. The suspects, comprising 28 males and 15 females, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit during […]
Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes.
Alleged Forgery: FG set to arraign ex-Minister Nnaji, alleged “fake” PFIPC DG Adeyemi
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— Barring any hitch, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on Monday, arraign the former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. It would be recalled that security operatives arrested the former Minister at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, […]
Doctors demand health funding, digital medical training
By Adeola Badru The West African College of Physicians (WACP) has called on the Federal and state governments to prioritise sustainable healthcare financing, improve medical training infrastructure and adopt affordable digital technologies to address challenges confronting Nigeria’s health sector. The call was part of resolutions reached at the end of the 50th Annual General and […]
2027: ADC youths warn against poll rigging in South-South, vow mass mobilisation
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Youth leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South-South geopolitical zone have warned against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 elections in the region, insisting that the polls must be free, fair and credible. The youths also pledged to mobilise 30 million votes from the region for the […]
