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A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Bashir Omoloja Bolarinwa, has pledged to address insecurity and improve living standards if elected in the 2027 general elections. Mr Bolarinwa made the commitment on Saturday in Abuja while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to party officials, formally entering the […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue was disclosed in a statement on Friday night signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task […]
Residents of Okpanku community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised the alarm over alleged pollution of the Ivo River, accusing three mining companies operating in neighbouring Ebonyi State of endangering lives and livelihoods. The allegations have heightened concerns over environmental safety and public health, with residents calling for urgent […]
Dr. Femi Salami, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MinePro and Energy Ltd, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s mining and metals sector, describing it as critical to unlocking sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth. Speaking as an advocate for responsible mining, Salami stressed that no country can build lasting infrastructure […]
For decades, the Nigerian road network was a study in stagnation. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical 128-kilometer artery, became a notorious symbol of national inertia. Awarded for reconstruction in 1999, it remained a death trap 24 years later, its contract sum ballooning from under N50 billion to over N300 billion without completion. The […]
For months, Nigeria’s aviation sector has been buffeted by opaque pricing and mounting operational costs. Airline operators have struggled with Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), commonly known as jet fuel, where prices soared past N2,230 per litre—far above regulatory guidance—deepening concerns across the industry. That uncertainty is now being met with a mechanism for […]
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has offered a rare glimpse into his personal conflict-resolution philosophy, stating unequivocally that he prefers to walk away from toxic environments rather than remain in continual strife. Speaking on May 2, 2026, Obi declared: “I’ve never stayed where […]
China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing’s commerce ministry said on Saturday (May 2). China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent “teapot” refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic Republic. The United States, seeking to choke off […]
The US State Department said Friday that it approved the possible sale of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and related equipment to Israel. The estimated total cost is $992.4 million, it said in a statement. “The proposed sale will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its […]
President Trump made his first trip outside the White House since an attempted assassination last week, visiting the conservative Florida retirement community of The Villages on May 1. The event drew an overflow crowd, with supporters waiting for hours under the Florida sun, eager to hear him speak. Trump opened by addressing […]
