Governor Nwifuru Credits Umahi for His Political Rise
Francis Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, has expressed gratitude to God for using Dave Umahi, the current Minister of Works, in his journey to the governorship. Nwifuru, who won the governorship election in March 2023, succeeded Umahi, who had served as the state’s governor. During an empowerment program on Monday in Ebonyi, organized by […]
Kwankwaso Denies Alleged Agreement with Atiku and Obi for 2027 Presidential Election
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State, has denied any agreement with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, regarding the 2027 presidential election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso refuted claims of a power-sharing arrangement where he would serve one term as president, followed by Abubakar for […]
Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Remain Hopeful Despite Economic Hardships
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to maintain hope for the country’s future, despite the ongoing economic challenges. During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Obasanjo, an “incurable optimist,” expressed his belief that Nigeria will ultimately reach its destined greatness. “We are going through hardship, but Nigerians should never lose hope,” Obasanjo said. […]
NNPCL Begins Operations at Warri Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially launched operations at the 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) located in Warri, Delta State. The announcement was made by Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, during a tour of the facility on Monday. Situated in Ekpan, Uwvie, and Ubeji […]
FG Aims to Lower Food Prices, Create More Jobs in 2025 – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing the cost of living in 2025, with a focus on lowering food prices. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos on Sunday, Edun also highlighted plans for job […]
Ogun State Governor Appoints Anthony Joshua as Sports Ambassador
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua as the state’s Sports Ambassador. The announcement was made during Joshua’s visit to the Government House in Abeokuta on Monday. Governor Abiodun took to his X account to express pride in the appointment, stating, “As a gesture of our […]
Telecom Operators Urge Immediate Tariff Review to Ensure Sector Survival
Telecom operators in Nigeria are calling for an urgent review of service tariffs to align with the economic realities of delivering telecom services, warning that without such a review, quality service and availability could no longer be guaranteed, ultimately harming the economy. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria […]
Chinese Teens Sentenced for Murder of Classmate in Shocking Hebei Case
A Chinese court has handed down sentences to two teenagers from Hebei province involved in the murder of their classmate, Wang, in a case that shocked the nation earlier this year. The adolescents, identified by their surnames Zhang and Li, were just 13 years old at the time of the crime in March. According to […]
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot Declines Appeal in Shocking Decade-Long Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman convicted of drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and orchestrating similar attacks by dozens of men over more than a decade, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence. His lawyer, Béatrice Zavarro, confirmed the decision on Monday. Pelicot was convicted earlier this month alongside 50 co-defendants, whose sentences […]
Prosecutors Seek Arrest of Impeached South Korean President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, alleging that his brief imposition of martial law on December 3 constitutes rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed on Monday that the request was filed with the Seoul Western District Court as part of a joint […]
