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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Tragedy struck Ridawa village in Kano State when a sand pit suddenly collapsed on Wednesday morning. The disaster occurred while local laborers were underground, trapping an unspecified number of workers beneath the earth. The victims were busy excavating soil for brick-making when the pit walls unexpectedly caved in. The […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, has defended the Federal Government’s resolution of the long-standing dispute over the OPL 245 oil block, describing it as a landmark achievement while accusing critics of pursuing selfish interests. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Fagbemi dismissed claims by the media office […]
Nigeria recorded a total capital importation of $6.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 26.61 per cent increase compared to $5.09 billion in the same period of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest Capital Importation report released on Wednesday also showed a 7.13 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise from […]
Nigeria has reduced the approval time for applications to restart dormant oil wells from several weeks to just a few hours, as the country moves to increase crude production and benefit from elevated global oil prices. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is now granting permits within hours for activities capable of boosting output. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed Lagos for Abuja after celebrating Eid al-Fitr, following his recent state visit to the United Kingdom. The President’s aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at 6:44 p.m., according to a statement by the State House. Tinubu had returned to Nigeria from […]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its next director-general, marking a significant leadership shift at the public broadcaster. Brittin, 57, will assume the role on May 18, succeeding Tim Davie, who is set to step down on April 2. His appointment comes at a critical time for the […]
The Obidient Movement Worldwide has dismissed recent comments by former President of the Court of Appeal, Ayo Salami, regarding the eligibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to contest the 2023 general election. In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the group insisted that Obi’s candidacy was valid […]
The new Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory has promised to fight crime with full force. He made it clear that his team will not allow any form of criminal activity in Abuja and surrounding areas. This strong stand comes as residents continue to worry about security in the capital city. During his first […]
Sweden has taken a strong step against Iran by suspending visas for its diplomats. This move comes as Iran faces growing pressure from many countries around the world. Officials in Sweden say the decision is meant to limit the activities of Iranian representatives in their country. It shows how isolated Iran is becoming on the […]
The United Kingdom and Turkey have agreed on a big new defence deal worth several billion pounds. The two countries signed the agreement to work together on air defence systems. This partnership is expected to help strengthen Turkey’s ability to protect its airspace. It marks an important step in military cooperation between the two nations. […]
