Loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have lashed out at Reno Omokri, accusing him of political opportunism and betrayal following his recent praise of President Bola Tinubu. Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and a once-vocal critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Tinubu, has recently shifted his rhetoric, commending […]
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the surveillance contractor for the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), has launched a broad Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative targeting 215 host communities across Abia, Bayelsa, Imo, and Rivers States. The initiative includes scholarships for students, food palliatives, medical outreaches, and vocational training aimed at supporting education, improving healthcare, enhancing livelihoods, […]
In a bold move to stimulate grassroots economic development, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has launched a ₦1 billion interest-free loan scheme targeted at thousands of small-scale traders and farmers across the state. The initiative, which was unveiled at the Government House in Benin City on Friday, aims to empower local entrepreneurs with […]
The man suspected in the targeted shootings of two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers was found to be in possession of a chilling hit list containing the names of nearly 70 individuals, including elected officials, abortion providers, and reproductive rights advocates, according to law enforcement sources speaking to CNN and other outlets. Authorities say the […]
In a development that has sparked controversy and concern, infamous wanted bandit leader, Ado Aleru was seen among armed men attending a peace dialogue session in Kofa, a community in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The meeting, which brought together hundreds of armed bandits, local leaders, and observers, was part of […]
Nigeria’s export trade experienced a significant uplift in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total of N20.598 trillion, marking a 2.92% increase from the N20.01 trillion recorded in the preceding quarter. On a year-over-year basis, this reflects a 7.42% rise from the N19.17 trillion reported in Q1 2024, as per figures released by […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Sudan’s worsening cholera outbreak could soon spread into neighboring Chad, where hundreds of thousands of refugees are living in overcrowded, unsanitary camps. The warning comes amid ongoing conflict in Sudan that has devastated public health systems and forced millions from their homes. Sudan is in the […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national in Nigeria’s troubled northeast over allegations of aiding terrorist activities. The arrest, which took place during a recent military operation in Borno State, raises serious concerns about foreign involvement in the country’s prolonged insurgency. The suspect was apprehended by troops of Operation […]
In a move that signals both solidarity with global education and a quiet rebuke of recent U.S. immigration policies, France has announced that it will fast-track foreign students—particularly those affected by restrictions on U.S. universities like Harvard. More than 100 French institutions, including elite schools such as ESCP Business School, Grenoble Ecole de Management, […]
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has sanctioned N6.154 billion as counterpart funding for Anambra’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) grants spanning 2022 to 2024 throughout the state. This announcement was made in a Friday statement by Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, Chairperson of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), as reported by NAN. […]
