Nigeria’s infrastructure growth key to West Africa’s economic future
Leading organiser of face-to-face events, DMG Events, has said because Nigeria plays a central role in West Africa’s economy, its infrastructure development has significant regional implications. Currently, Nigeria’s infrastructure stock stands at just 30 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, far below the 70 per cent benchmark recommended for middle-income economies. According […]
Venezuela leader’s first foreign trip abruptly canceled
The first foreign visit of Venezuela’s US-backed interim leader since taking power was abruptly canceled on Thursday, just hours before she was due to arrive in Colombia.
Israel ‘crushing’ Iran, Hezbollah — Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the joint US-Israeli campaign was “crushing” Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and called for Iranians to rise up and overthrow the Islamic republic.
Tinubu approves new military hardware as troops intensify anti-terror push
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has authorised the procurement of additional military equipment to bolster the Armed Forces’ campaign against insurgency and terrorism nationwide.
Benue: Planned burial of 13 victims cancelled as mortician goes missing
Recall that the bereaved families and the Concerned Sons and Daughters of Turan Community had slated the burial for Thursday and the burial proceedings had been set in motion at Mbachom community, waiting for the arrival of the corpses from the mortuary.
Terrorists kidnap mother, two children in Kwara
Vanguard reliably gathered that the kidnapped woman is the wife of the son of the driver of the traditional ruler of Oro-Ago, popularly known as Baba Segun.
Tinubu meets security chiefs, Ribadu over insecurity
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with top security officials, including Tunji Disu, the inspector-general of police (IGP).
UEL: Watkins ends drought as Aston Villa beat Lille 1-0
Watkins netted for the first time in eight games in all competitions to put Villa on track for a place in the quarter-finals.
Brent crude prices close above $100 pb, first time since 2022
The price of Brent crude surged 9.2 percent to $100.46 per barrel, while its US equivalent, the West Texas Intermediate, climbed 9.7 percent to $95.73 a barrel.
New Iran leader can’t show his face in public – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei “can’t show his face in public” after Tehran issued a first statement in his name that was read out by a TV presenter.
Omisore drops court case challenging APC gov primary in Osun
The campaign organisation of former senator Iyiola Omisore says he has already withdrawn the lawsuit he filed over the disqualification of several governorship aspirants ahead of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary in Osun State.
