Urgently Repair Roads, Push for Stronger Regional Cooperation, South West Leaders Charge Tinubu as they Back His Reforms
Leaders of the Southwest region have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as necessary steps to restore investor confidence and reposition Nigeria’s economy. The endorsement came during a high-level meeting held in Akure, Ondo State, where governors, political figures, and traditional rulers from the region gathered to […]
Hon. Chinedu Ogah Allegedly Seen Distributing ₦500 Notes to Constituents
A video has surfaced online showing Hon. Chinedu Ogah, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, distributing ₦500 notes to residents of his constituency. The footage, which has gone viral across various social media platforms, shows the lawmaker surrounded by a crowd as he hands out […]
We’ll Transform Niger Delta into Nigeria’s Food Hub Through Sustainable Agriculture, Pledges NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Niger Delta region into Nigeria’s leading food hub through sustainable agricultural initiatives, regional partnerships, and stakeholder collaboration. Speaking during a recent stakeholders’ meeting, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said the commission was aligning its agricultural agenda with […]
Residents Allege Oyo Government Unlawfully Grabbing Peoples Land for Ibadan Circular Road Project
Tension is brewing in Ibadan, Oyo State, as residents and property owners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project have accused the state government of unlawfully expanding the road corridor and encroaching on private lands. The aggrieved residents claim the government has extended the approved road setback from 150 metres to 500 metres on […]
Presidency Clarifies Maryam Sanda’s Clemency, Not Pardon
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has clarified that Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, was granted clemency and not a full pardon by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Onanuga explained that the President’s decision was […]
Dangote Forecloses Buying Nigerian Refineries, Insists Expansion Better Than Monopoly
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has dismissed suggestions that he should acquire any of Nigeria’s dormant government-owned refineries, saying he prefers to expand his privately owned 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lagos to 1.4 million barrels per day to avoid monopoly accusations. Speaking recently while announcing the planned expansion of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lekki, […]
Amazon Shares Bullish, Rise 11 Per Cent as Cloud, AI Growth Push Record Profits
Amazon’s stock soared by 11 per cent in after-hours trading on Thursday after the tech giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results, buoyed by resurgent growth in its cloud computing arm and rising investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The e-commerce powerhouse reported a 13 per cent increase in revenue to $180.2 billion for the third quarter, while […]
Zamfara Dekivers ₦140 Billion Projects Across 14 Council Areas
The Zamfara State Government has revealed that projects valued at over ₦140 billion are currently underway across the state’s 14 local government areas as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild infrastructure and improve public services. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Mahmud Dantawasa, announced this in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday, saying the […]
Katsina Invests ₦250 Million Annual Fund to Stimulate Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship
The Katsina State Government has introduced a ₦250 million annual Startup Grants and Investment Fund to promote entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of technology-driven businesses across the state. Governor Dikko Radda announced the initiative on Thursday during the inauguration of the Katsina State Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, describing it as “a landmark step […]