A long-standing dispute between a mining company and the Itasa community in Oyo State is reportedly moving towards a resolution. Architype Industries Nig. Ltd, the company involved, claims to have received federal government approval for its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and is negotiating a new Community Development Agreement (CDA) with the host. […]
Atlanta winger, Ademola Lookman has reportedly gone on strike, informing the club that he won’t play for them again amid a potential transfer to Inter Milan. According to reports, Lookman has made it clear to Atalanta that he wants to join Inter but is facing resistance from the Bergamo-based club. Inter Milan has […]
A devastating fire outbreak occurred at 57 Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of Friday, August 15, 2025. The blaze, which started around 3 am, ravaged several shops and rooms within a large compound, causing significant damage to goods and property worth millions of naira. About […]
A faction of the Labour Party led by Julius Abure has faulted former presidential candidate Peter Obi for urging party members to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming August 16, 2025, bye-elections. Abure described Obi’s directive as “misleading, mischievous, and delusional” The controversy arises from Obi’s statement urging his […]
Prominent Nigerian politicians and scholars have expressed optimism about the direction of the country’s economy under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Prof. Charles Soludo, a former Central Bank Governor, believes that the economy is on the right track. Similarly, Dr. Alex Otti, a respected politician and accountant, describes Tinubu’s reforms as necessary and asserts […]
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has committed to working closely with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to unlock the economic potential of the Calabar Port and accelerate the development of the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the NPA Governing Board, led by its […]
The Adamawa State Government has commenced the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 40,000 small business owners under the Fintiri Business Wallet program, aimed at cushioning the impact of rising operational costs on entrepreneurs across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Director General of the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), Dr. Michael Zira, […]
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address a series of long-standing grievances or face a nationwide strike that could paralyze academic activities in public polytechnics and monotechnics. The ultimatum was issued after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where members reviewed the […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump has vowed to stand firm and resist any intimidation as he prepares for a high-profile summit with Russian President, Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Speaking ahead of the Friday meeting, Trump insisted that Putin “is not going to mess around with me,” signalling a tough stance before what is expected to be […]
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has called on the D’Tigers to remain humble and focused as they prepare for a crucial AfroBasket Group B clash against Tunisia. His message comes on the heels of Nigeria’s convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their opening game of the tournament. Kida, who […]
