Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, is set to re-establish its presence in Nigeria after a five-year absence, marking a new chapter in the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The decision follows the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to deepen bilateral cooperation not only in energy but across multiple sectors […]
India is preparing for a major economic blow as the United States moves ahead with steep new tariffs on its exports, escalating a trade confrontation that threatens both economies and wider geopolitical ties. Beginning Wednesday, Washington is set to impose an additional 25 percent levy on Indian-origin goods, effectively doubling existing duties to around […]
A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several coaches overturned and causing panic among commuters on board. The incident occurred around 11 a.m., shortly after the train departed the Federal Capital Territory for its northern destination. Eyewitnesses reported that the derailment sent shockwaves through the coaches as passengers […]
The Acting Chief Medical Director of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Dr. Theophilus Osim, has rejected allegations of disobedience and high-handedness following a protest by staff members on Monday. Employees, led by the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), had taken to the hospital premises demanding his removal. […]
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, on Tuesday revealed how she narrowly escaped injury after a section of the POP ceiling in her Lekki residence suddenly collapsed. The actress, who shared the frightening experience on her Instagram page, posted a video of the damage, expressing shock at the incident. According to her, the […]
Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South is a vindication of his principal’s long-standing call for equity and fairness within the party. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), meeting in Abuja last week, resolved that while the North […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Ijebu kingmakers to ensure a transparent and credible process in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland, stressing the importance of fairness and unity in the succession exercise. The governor, who spoke through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, maintained that the […]
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday confirmed Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum as the party’s substantive National Chairman, ending months of speculation about his status. The confirmation took place at the party’s 102nd NEC meeting held at its national secretariat in Abuja, where Damagum formally took the oath […]
Former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has strongly criticised the party’s decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, warning that the move could significantly weaken the opposition’s chances in the next general election. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, August […]
The Grammy-winning rapper, Lil Nas X is facing serious legal trouble after a bizarre early morning incident in Los Angeles that ended with him being charged with multiple felonies. The 26-year-old artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was taken into custody after police responded to reports of a man walking nearly naked […]
