President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and several state governors have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice and renewed commitment to national development as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In separate Sallah messages, the political leaders urged citizens to use the festive period to pray for peace, support the country’s ongoing reforms,…
At least 14 police officers were killed in a coordinated car bombing and armed assault on a police post in north-western Pakistan, officials said. The attack took place on Saturday when militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police outpost, triggering a powerful blast that destroyed the structure and reduced it to rubble. Images from…
The cargo industry often welcomes foreign investment for several reasons. Here are some factors that make the cargo industry attractive to foreign investors: Global Nature of Trade: Cargo and logistics are integral to global trade. Foreign investment in the cargo industry allows investors to tap into the interconnected nature of international commerce. Infrastructure Development: Many…
The Federal Government has committed more than N10.5 billion to its Digital Training Academy (DTA), an initiative aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally competitive digital and professional skills. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the official launch of the academy. Alausa said the programme was designed to bridge…
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement. Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday following a meeting with political stakeholders convened to deliberate on the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the PDP leadership crisis and to determine a way forward. Speaking after the…
Reactions have continued to trail the presence of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Edo State despite a warning issued by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Governor Okpebholo, on July 18 2025, warned the NDC candidate against visiting Edo State without prior notification and official security clearance. The governor’s decision sparked backlash from…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President remains physically fit, actively engaged in governance and retains the support of many Nigerians. APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who appeared…
The kidnappers of Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly demanded N1.5 billion ransom for his release, after initially asking the family to pay N700 million. A source who claims to be close to the family, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this, saying the kidnappers had established contact with the…
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo’s strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot’s men to level with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with financial market dealers, has introduced the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a standardized benchmark designed to enhance transparency and strengthen monetary policy transmission. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the apex bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali. According to the CBN, the NOFR…
