President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as part of a strategic initiative to bolster the Army’s manpower and enhance operational readiness amidst pervasive national security challenges. The approval was announced on Saturday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi […]
Former Super Eagles winger, Friday Ekpo has said that only the national team’s head coach, Eric Chelle, fully understands the reasoning behind the inclusion of several debutants in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle on Thursday unveiled his selected players for the continental tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco […]
The Federal Government has officially launched the 10,000 Women in Mobility initiative, a programme designed to strengthen women’s economic inclusion through access to transport-related assets across the country. The scheme, implemented through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, will provide women in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with vehicles, tricycles popularly known as […]
The Anambra State Government has announced a series of events to commemorate the 2025 yuletide season, officially branded as the Onwa Dezemba celebration. Governor Chukwuma Soludo had earlier disclosed, following a State Executive Council meeting in November, that the government had mapped out activities aimed at ensuring residents and visitors enjoy a memorable festive period […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, leader of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), has firmly rejected any suggestion that he might abandon his clerical vocation to pursue a role in party politics — even for an offer as large as $1 billion. The cleric made the declaration while addressing congregants during the church’s annual Shiloh […]
Residents of Borno State went to the polls on Saturday to elect chairmen and councillors across the 27 local government areas, but the exercise took place amid notable absences on the ballot following the withdrawal of two opposition parties. Despite the boycott, voting proceeded in most areas under heavy security presence and with election […]
The political atmosphere in Rivers State has been stirred following a bold declaration by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who has pledged to deliver the state’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The statement signals a major shift in the state’s political direction and has sparked widespread debate among stakeholders across […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a new short-term payment arrangement for fuel marketers, a development that coincides with a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The initiative is aimed at easing liquidity pressures within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector while supporting smoother product distribution nationwide. Under the new framework, eligible […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has intensified efforts to position the state as a competitive destination for international investment, as he seeks a structured economic partnership with the United States government and its subnational institutions. The move is part of the administration’s broader strategy to drive industrial growth, create jobs and modernise critical […]
