Sen. Akpabio: National Assembly Committed to Supporting Sustainable Energy Development
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for investment in sustainable energy projects across Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at the 8th Energy Summit organized by the Solewant Group in Rivers State, with the theme, “Pioneering Technology and Innovation for Transition to Sustainable Energy Development in Africa”, Akpabio, represented […]
Abia Pensioners Appeal to Governor Otti Over Gratuity Arrears
Pensioners in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to reconsider his stance on clearing arrears of gratuity for retirees, calling for compassionate intervention similar to his approach to salary arrears. Operating under the banner of the Concerned Abia Pensioners, the retirees expressed willingness for the arrears to be cleared in installments, acknowledging that the debts […]
Trump Warns BRICS Nations of 100% Tariffs Over Proposed Dollar Rival Currency
President-elect Donald Trump has warned he will impose 100% tariffs on nine nations within the BRICS alliance if they pursue plans to create a currency to rival the U.S. dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote on […]
U.S. Navy Destroys Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeting American Ships in Gulf of Aden
Two U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted and destroyed incoming missiles and drones launched by Houthi forces targeting three U.S.-flagged commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. The USS Stockade and USS O’Kane engaged and successfully neutralized “a range” of Houthi-launched weapons during operations on Saturday and Sunday, CENTCOM said. The […]
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden Amid Legal and Political Controversy
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday evening that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax evasion and federal gun charges and was scheduled for sentencing in December. The decision comes after the White House previously stated that the president had no intention of intervening in his son’s legal matters. In […]
Nigeria, France Partner to Boost Solid Minerals Sector Through MoU
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and diversify critical value chains in their solid minerals sectors. The agreement was finalized during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to France, as confirmed by Segun Tomori, media aide to Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development. The MoU, signed by Minister […]
Zulum: Over 90% of Boko Haram Contained, Insurgents Still Active in Northeast
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, disclosed on Sunday that over 90% of Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East have been contained by the Federal Government and security forces. However, he acknowledged that pockets of insurgents remain active, especially in areas like Lake Chad, the Sambisa Game Reserve, and the Mandara Hills. In an interview on […]
APC Chieftain Decries Rising Food Prices, Calls for Subsidized Markets
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s escalating food prices, describing the situation as “worrisome and unbearable” for households. In an interview on Saturday, Oyintiloye highlighted the struggles faced by many Nigerians, noting that some can no longer afford basic nutritional meals […]
President Tinubu Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls for National Patriotism
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing the “fake” good life Nigerians were living as a major risk to the country’s economic stability. The President made the remarks through a representative, Professor Wahab Egbewole, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, at the 34th and 35th combined convocation […]
Minister Urges Public-Private Partnerships and Innovation to Tackle Insecurity
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for enhanced Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to scale university-led innovations and commercialize security technologies as a strategic response to Nigeria’s security challenges. He made this appeal during his lecture at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), on Friday. Speaking […]
