North Central Emerging as Non-Oil Export Hub — Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has projected the North Central region as a future powerhouse for Nigeria’s non-oil exports, citing its vast mineral wealth and strong agricultural base as strategic assets for economic diversification. Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, during the commissioning of the Senator George Akume 250-seater […]
Bode George Backs Sule Lamido’s Right to Contest PDP Chairmanship
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has said that former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has every right to contest for the position of the party’s National Chairman despite ongoing consensus efforts. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, George explained that while the PDP often adopts consensus […]
Ministry Rebuts Obi’s Claim, Insists $1bn Port Project Benefits All Regions
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has dismissed comments by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, over the Federal Government’s $1 billion approval for the modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. In a statement on Tuesday, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, media aide to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Greater Inclusivity, Says Women Key to Nation Building
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for greater inclusivity in governance, stressing that women must remain at the centre of Nigeria’s development and nation-building agenda. Speaking on Tuesday at the 25th National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, the governor commended […]
Japan and U.S. to Sign Landmark Deal on Rare Earth Cooperation Amid China Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump are finalizing a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation on rare earths and other critical minerals, according to a report by the Asahi Shimbun on Tuesday. The joint document, expected to be signed later today, aims to strengthen supply chains and enhance economic security as both […]
Plane Carrying 12 Crashes in Kenya’s Coastal Kwale County, Authorities Confirm
Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed that a small aircraft carrying 12 people crashed on Tuesday in Kwale County, along the country’s southern coastline. In an official statement, the KCAA said the plane was en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo, a popular safari destination near the Maasai Mara, when it went down. “Emergency […]
Gov. Mutfwang Rejects Pressure to Dump PDP for APC
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that only God and the people of Plateau can influence such a decision. Speaking at an event held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Jos, over […]
Sowore, Kanu’s Lawyer Ejimakor Released After Four Days in Kuje Prison
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, have regained freedom after spending four days in Kuje Prison. Sowore confirmed his release in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, writing: “Happening Now: Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.” The duo were among several protesters […]
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Picked as APC Consensus Candidate
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has officially emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for next year’s governorship election following a consensus adoption by delegates across the state. The consensus, affirmed by a voice vote of 885 delegates drawn from the 177 wards in Ekiti’s 16 Local Government Areas, took place on Monday […]
Nnamdi Kanu Insists ‘No Case’ Against Him in Ongoing Terrorism Trial
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that there is no valid case against him in his ongoing terrorism trial. At the resumed hearing, Kanu, who represented himself after dismissing his legal team, said he found no lawful grounds for the […]
