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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has sparked controversy by stating that the so-called “farmers-herders clash” is a misconception, arguing that it’s actually the animals that encroach on farmlands, rather than a conflict between two groups. According to Musa, the root causes of the violence in Benue State and other parts of the […]
PZ Cussons Plc has entered into an agreement to divest its 50% stake in PZ Wilmar Limited, a joint venture with Wilmar International Limited, for a consideration of $70 million. This transaction marks PZ Cussons’ complete exit from the Nigerian palm oil business, which was established in 2010. Upon completion of the deal, […]
President Bola tinubu is set to embark on a week-long official visit and vacation to Saint Lucia, starting from June 28. The visit, announced by Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, is expected to deepen the bonds between the two regions. According to Prime Minister Pierre, the official visit will take place […]
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a change in its billing method for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions, effective June 18, 2025. The bank will now deduct the N6.98 transaction fee directly from customers’ airtime balances instead of their bank accounts. This development is part of a broader industry shift mandated by […]
A shocking incident has unfolded in the troubled region of Jibia and Katsina, where a woman from Taraba State, identified as Halima Yusuf, was apprehended by security operatives while conveying a large cache of ammunition to bandits operating in the area. According to eyewitnesses, Halima, a 32-year-old resident of Wukari Local Government Area […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) notice for its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025, due to a procedural breach. According to INEC’s regulations, the party’s notice lacked the joint signature of both the National Chairman and National Secretary, which is a requirement […]
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh alert to residents, particularly those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas, to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to batter the state. The warning comes as weather forecasts predict severe thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall in the days ahead, increasing the likelihood of flash floods […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered military commanders to go after terrorists and armed groups behind recent attacks across the country. In a decisive directive issued during a high-level security meeting in Abuja, General Musa charged top officers to intensify operations and ensure that perpetrators are tracked down, neutralized, […]
The United Nations Mission in Sudan has declared the ongoing civil war a “crisis of humanity,” citing catastrophic levels of violence, hunger, and displacement, as aid workers and civilians bear the brunt of the conflict between rival military factions. UN experts have raised the alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions, warning that the country […]
In a bid to empower young entrepreneurs and drive economic growth in the state, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved an interest-free loan of N740 million for two innovative young business owners. The loan, which is part of the Bayelsa E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Programme, aims to support the growth of local […]
