2027: Abia APC gives Kalu, Nkwonta 14-day ultimatum over Otti comments
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and a member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chris Nkwonta, 14 days to apologise over comments the party described as support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in […]
2027 Polls: NHRC asks FG to arrest, prosecute Sheikh Jingir for hate speech
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, for hate speech and incitement. The Commission, in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, said it condemned […]
Photos: Customs intercept explosives, expired noodles, narcotics at Seme Border
Seme Border Command of Customs dealt a major blow to smuggling and cross-border criminal activities with the interception of explosive materials
China’s zero-tariff policy opens opportunities for Nigerian products — FMIST Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed, has said China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries offers new opportunities for Nigerian agricultural products to access the Chinese market.
Oyo abduction: Judicial panel seeks public evidence on 46 victims’ 56-day ordeal
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit evidence that could assist its investigation.
FG backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark
— S&P Global urges market participation By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative would strengthen energy security, deepen cross-border trade and enable the region to determine the value of its refined petroleum products. The Minister of State for Petroleum […]
