Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told AFP.
FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […]
Presidency boosts fight against campus vices with ₦50m support
The Presidency has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling social vices in Nigeria’s secondary and tertiary institutions, pledging an initial ₦50 million to the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices.
5 dead as fuel tanker crushes tricycle in Bayelsa
Five people, including four children, were killed when a fuel tanker collided with a tricycle, popularly known as a Keke Napep, in Ibelebiri, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Yilwatda urges Nigerian graduates to seize global digital frontier
Despite the vast maritime and hydrocarbon assets of states like Akwa Ibom, Yilwatda maintained that human capital has overtaken natural resources as the ultimate currency of the 21st century.
‘I’m still Super Eagles coach’ – Eric Chelle shuts down transfer rumours
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to French side Olympique de Marseille, insisting he remains fully committed to Nigeria and still has a year left on his contract.
NAFDAC alone has power to enforce sachet alcohol ban – Health ministry
“The ministry lacks the legal authority to direct, restrain or halt NAFDAC from carrying out its statutory mandate,” the ministry said in court papers filed by its counsel, Jumoke Motilayo Falaye.
Acting IGP Disu lauded as reform-minded leader by Nigerian community in Turkey
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Magbo, has praised the newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, describing him as a consummate professional capable of reforming the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to meet global standards. In a statement released Thursday by his media aide, […]
Yilwatda donates N100m to A’Ibom State University for high-impact research
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced a personal donation of ₦100 million to Akwa Ibom State University, aimed at catalyzing cutting-edge research with direct societal and economic benefits.
Presidency backs committee to curb social vices in schools
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed the Presidency’s support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, A blessing to Nigerians – Oborevwori
By Idowu Bankole Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities”. The governor asserted on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […]
