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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has formally entered the race for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, accepting nomination forms presented by women support groups at his Abuja residence. The development sets up a high-stakes rematch between Bello and the incumbent, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in what is shaping up […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced direct aviation fuel deliveries to Ethiopian Airlines, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s entry into the international jet fuel supply chain. The development, disclosed by BusinessInsider, indicates that the refinery is now exporting aviation fuel directly to one of Africa’s largest carriers, Ethiopian Airlines, as global energy […]
The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Bamidele Atoyebi, has identified a group of top government officials as key drivers of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, citing their performance as evidence of effective policy execution. In a policy brief, Atoyebi said the success of the administration depends not just on […]
An investigative journalist and media aide, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has cautioned political actors against dragging the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, into ongoing political disputes, describing him as a technocrat focused on national assignments. In a statement issued in Abuja, Aderonke said Adedeji’s role under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requires full concentration, […]
US President, Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the US could take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” describing the island nation as being “in trouble”, Fox News reported. Speaking to reporters, the president linked potential future actions against Havana to the ongoing war with Iran, noting that Washington must first “finish one thing” […]
The United States military says it will pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany amid ongoing tensions with the key European ally concerning the US war against Iran. The Pentagon announced the decision on Friday, days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran was humiliating the US during the negotiations aimed at ending […]
Amid rising unrest in South Africa, the Nigerian Consulate in the country, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has offered a free repatriation flight to Nigerians willing to return home permanently. The President of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, acknowledged that the situation had forced […]
Gold mining operations in Mali are continuing despite escalating violence, with several international operators maintaining production and, in some cases, strengthening self-funded security to protect personnel and assets. Some operators told Reuters the impact of the unrest has so far been limited. Australian miner Resolute Mining said its Syama gold mine remains fully […]
A suspected kidnapper has been shot dead at Army Post Service Housing Estate, Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The deceased was part of a 7-man gang that invaded the estate around 8:47pm on Thursday. It was gathered that the kidnappers, upon gaining entry into the estate, started shooting […]
A new phase in China–Africa trade has begun, with the first shipment of South African apples entering China under a sweeping zero-tariff policy extended to African partners. With the policy taking effect on May 1, a 24-tonne shipment of apples from South Africa cleared customs in Shenzhen as the first batch under the […]
