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President Bola Tinubu has implored West African nations to cease the exportation of unprocessed raw minerals, a practice he termed the “pit-to-port” dependency, advocating instead for investment in regional value chains, manufacturing, and innovation. Addressing the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) on Saturday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, […]
Heineken has retracted its personnel and halted operations in principal cities of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid an escalating conflict with the M23 rebel group, which has led to the loss of operational command over certain facilities. The Dutch brewing conglomerate confirmed this development on Friday, citing security threats as armed […]
In an extensive effort to rejuvenate one of Kano’s most essential commercial centers, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has unveiled a ₦2 billion redevelopment scheme for the Farm Centre GSM Market following recent catastrophic fire incidents. During his visit to the market on Friday, Governor Yusuf stated that the investment would not only restore the […]
A catastrophic explosion shook the Gidan Karfe area along the Eastern Bypass in Kano City on Friday, claiming five lives and leaving at least ten others gravely injured. The afternoon detonation is suspected to have been triggered by explosive devices concealed within scrap materials transported from Yobe State. The incident caused widespread alarm […]
Ondo State Government has announced a stern measure to combat kidnapping, declaring that convicted kidnappers will face the death penalty by hanging. Attorney General Kayode Ajulo stated that the state House of Assembly will review the anti-kidnapping law to prescribe this punishment. Additionally, buildings and facilities used by kidnappers will be demolished, following […]
In a viral video, a popular Nigerian Comedian Remote has expressed his shock and disappointment over the state of a £50 room he rented in London, which is equivalent to approximately N100,000 in Nigeria. The comedian, who was visibly frustrated, compared the room to a “prisoner’s cell” and lamented that he could have gotten a […]
President Bola Tinubu has assured Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno that he will enjoy all the rights and privileges of being a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) like all other members of the party. This assurance was given at a grand reception held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State […]
In a keynote address at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally to unlock the subregion’s vast economic potential. Speaking at the summit, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, […]
The Federal Government has suspended two Nigerian Correctional Service officers implicated in a passport scam involving an inmate. According to Umar Abubakar, Public Relations Officer and Deputy Controller of Corrections, the misconduct was detected through the Nigeria Immigration Service’s automated passport application system. This development highlights the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration within the […]
The daughter of the late Justice Moses Bello, Ann, has given the executors of her father’s will 14 days to conduct DNA tests on all his children or face criminal charges. This demand follows a court judgment declaring the codicil of her father’s will invalid, reinstating the original will’s instructions. Ann Bello’s lawyer, […]
