The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh alert to residents, particularly those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas, to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to batter the state. The warning comes as weather forecasts predict severe thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall in the days ahead, increasing the likelihood of flash floods […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered military commanders to go after terrorists and armed groups behind recent attacks across the country. In a decisive directive issued during a high-level security meeting in Abuja, General Musa charged top officers to intensify operations and ensure that perpetrators are tracked down, neutralized, […]
The United Nations Mission in Sudan has declared the ongoing civil war a “crisis of humanity,” citing catastrophic levels of violence, hunger, and displacement, as aid workers and civilians bear the brunt of the conflict between rival military factions. UN experts have raised the alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions, warning that the country […]
In a bid to empower young entrepreneurs and drive economic growth in the state, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved an interest-free loan of N740 million for two innovative young business owners. The loan, which is part of the Bayelsa E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Programme, aims to support the growth of local […]
Senator Ben Murray Bruce has sent a strong message to Nigerian businessmen who have been engaging in fraudulent practices, warning them that the era of dirty deals and undue favours is over with the presidency of Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on social media, Senator Bruce emphasized that President Tinubu’s financial background and […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly denied reports suggesting plans to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such claims as “malicious rumours.” APC chieftain and former presidential aide, Ismaeel Ahmed, made the clarification on Monday while speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He […]
Global oil prices surged sharply while stock markets slid on Monday as tensions between Israel and Iran intensified, rattling investors and sparking a flight to safer assets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped by 4.3% to $74.84 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 4.4% to $76.45. The surge reflects mounting concerns that the […]
With the era of political patronage behind us, the Tinubu administration is reintroducing merit, technical skills, and openness in federal recruitment processes within essential revenue-generating agencies. By Bamidele Atoyebi A former director at NNPC once told me, “If I were appointed as GMD of NNPC, my first move would be to terminate the […]
The Nigerian Senate has expressed strong reservations over the nomination of Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey, a native of Cross River State, as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). During a plenary screening session on Tuesday, several lawmakers faulted the decision to appoint a non-indigene to head such a critical electoral […]
President Donald Trump has revealed that the United States knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but has chosen not to eliminate him at least for now. In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump described Khamenei as “an easy target” and issued a stark warning to Tehran […]
