Fire on Indonesian Ferry Leaves 3 Dead, Over 500 Rescued Off Sulawesi Coast
A deadly fire aboard an Indonesian ferry off the coast of Sulawesi has claimed the lives of three people, with more than 500 others rescued, officials confirmed on Monday. The blaze erupted Sunday on the KM Barcelona 5 while it was en route from Melonguane port in the Talaud Islands to Manado, the capital of […]
Nigeria Eyes $10bn Green Hydrogen Export Market by 2035 — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria must reduce its overdependence on volatile fossil fuel markets by tapping into its potential in green hydrogen, a shift he believes could unlock billions in investment and generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs. Speaking at the ‘Nigeria 4H₂ Project Results Workshop and End of Project Stakeholders Interaction’ in Abuja […]
NMA Gives FG 21-Day Ultimatum Over Salaries, Arrears, and Workforce Retention
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address longstanding issues affecting the country’s healthcare sector or face a possible nationwide strike. Speaking in an interview, NMA President Bala Audu said the association’s demands are not new but are based on already approved agreements that remain unimplemented, especially […]
Okpebholo Denies Threat to Obi, Says Remark Was Security Advisory
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has denied issuing a threat to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), following backlash over comments made during a recent public event. The governor clarified that his remarks were not personal but aimed at emphasizing the need for adherence to security protocols during high-profile visits to the state. The […]
Nigeria Boosts Maritime Competitiveness with $1B Port Upgrades
Nigeria is accelerating its maritime sector transformation through massive investments in port infrastructure and maritime education, aiming to reposition the industry for global competitiveness and expanded trade. At the core of this drive are strategic initiatives by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron efforts aligned with the Federal Government’s vision to unlock the full potential […]
PSC Urges Retired Officers to Cancel Protest, Says Pension Issues Under Review
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to retired police officers across Nigeria to suspend their planned nationwide protest over pension-related grievances, assuring them that relevant government agencies are actively reviewing their concerns. In a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission described the proposed demonstration as “ill-advised” and “diversionary,” particularly at a time when significant […]
Ndume Urges Tinubu to Prioritise South-East Inclusion in Future Appointments
Senator Ali Ndume, a former Senate Leader and representative of Borno South, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that future federal appointments reflect Nigeria’s diversity, particularly by giving greater consideration to the South-East geopolitical zone. Ndume’s call comes in the wake of the President’s latest round of board appointments into major federal agencies, which drew commendation for […]
Tragedy in Ha Long Bay: 37 Dead, Several Missing After Tourist Boat Overturns in Sudden Storm
At least 37 people have been confirmed dead and several more remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden and violent storm on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The vessel, named Wonder Seas, was carrying 53 passengers—primarily Vietnamese families from Hanoi—when it was caught in a powerful storm that […]
Japan Votes in Pivotal Upper House Election as Inflation, Immigration Fuel Voter Discontent
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes upper house election that could deal a serious blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political standing, with rising inflation and concerns over immigration emerging as central issues for the electorate. Pre-election opinion polls suggest the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition […]
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns Following Viral Concert Video Controversy
Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of tech firm Astronomer following public backlash sparked by a viral video recorded at a Coldplay concert in Boston, the company confirmed in a statement posted to LinkedIn. The company said Byron had initially been placed on leave while its board of directors launched a formal investigation into the […]
