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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has opened up the state to investment opportunities, highlighting its vast potential in mining and infrastructure development. Speaking at the fifth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network conference in Algiers, Algeria, Lawal assured international investors that Zamfara is open for business. The governor emphasized the state’s rich mineral deposits, including gold, copper, […]
A Korean Air charter plane departed from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport on Wednesday morning, bound for the United States, to facilitate the repatriation of hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid. The workers were among the 475 individuals arrested at a Hyundai-LG battery plant under construction in Georgia, with most being South […]
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has expressed strong views on the current political landscape, openly criticizing several high-profile politicians while endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a proven leader with unmatched administrative experience. In a recent statement, Mimiko accused former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola of opposing President Tinubu not out of […]
A California woman is facing felony charges after prosecutors alleged she fraudulently registered her pet dog to vote and even boasted about it on social media. Laura Yourex, 62, appeared in a Sacramento County court on Tuesday, where she was formally charged with election fraud and perjury. If convicted, she could face up to […]
The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed) has expressed grave concern over the worsening state of the country’s health sector, warning that underfunding, decaying infrastructure, and mass migration of health professionals are pushing the system to the brink of collapse. The alarm was raised on Tuesday during the Academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture, Induction Ceremony, and Scientific […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting more state governors to join the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking at the party’s 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Bayelsa State, Yilwatda attributed the recent defections of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa […]
The National Inland Waterways Authority has announced an immediate ban on loading activities from unauthorized points across Nigeria, aiming to curb boat accidents and improve safety on the country’s inland waterways. According to NIWA’s Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji, the new directives are designed to address the growing concerns over waterway safety. The authority […]
A potentially catastrophic incident was narrowly averted on Tuesday evening when the Kwara State Fire Service responded swiftly to a petrol tanker accident along the Ilorin-Bode-Saadu-Jebba Expressway at Oko-Olowo. The tanker, carrying 45,000 liters of premium motor spirit, lost control around 6:36 p.m. due to a mechanical fault that caused brake failure. The […]
The Obidient Movement has expressed strong opposition to the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a 5% surcharge on fuel, warning that it would exacerbate the economic struggles of Nigerians. According to the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the policy, although well-intentioned, is destined to bring misery to the citizens. Tanko emphasized that […]
