Macron rolls out €23bn investment plan to strengthen Africa partnerships
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion (about $27 billion) investment package targeting Africa’s energy, agriculture, digital technology, industry and maritime sectors, as France seeks to strengthen its economic presence on the continent.
You cannot benefit from our oil and deny us political inclusion, Rivers leaders told
Former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, Legborsi Pyagbara, has declared that oil production cannot resume in Ogoniland until issues of political marginalisation and exclusion of the Ogoni people are addressed.
US commits to ending naval blockade in draft deal – Iran state TV
Iran has since kept a tight control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy conduit, while the US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coasts since April 13.
Salah: Police raid Suleja blackspots, arrest 27 suspected criminals
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected criminals during coordinated raids on identified blackspots and criminal hideouts in Suleja town ahead of the Salah festivities.
Bayelsa Police deploy reinforcements for Eid-el-Kabir, children’s day celebrations
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has deployed additional security personnel and operational assets across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations.
2027: Rivers ADC dismisses allegation of imposition of governorship candidate
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has dismissed allegations that its governorship primary election held on May 24, 2026, was manipulated to favour a preferred aspirant.
