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Politics
World Bank rewards Imo with N6.8b for good governance
Barely one year into the second tenure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, the World Bank has rewarded Imo State government with a whopping sum of four million United States dollars (N6.8b)…
Tinubu restructures media team, approves Bwala, Dare as co-spokespersons with Onanuga
Our reporter/ Sunday Dare and Daniel Bwala have been approved as co-spokespersons with Bayo Onanuga by President Bola Tinubu in a fresh shake-up in his cabinet. A statement shared by…
Obasanjo calls for appointment of new credible INEC leadership, says conduct of 2023 elections a travesty
Our reporter/ Nigeria must appoint new, credible leaders for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenure to prevent corruption and re-establish trust, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said.…
President Tinubu confers GCON title on Indian PM Modi
Our reporter/ President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. President…
Economy
Boost for Nigeria’s oil production, as NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market
–OML 13 Asset Eyes 80,000 bpd by End of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially…
Stakeholders testify to the quality of Julius Berger-Abumet products, services, laud company for CSR activities
As part of its 2024 end of year strategic plan the Lagos Sales Office of Abumet, the full-service Aluminium and Glass Solutions subsidiary of engineering construction conglomerate, Julius Berger, recently…
CBN warns against fake ‘Swift’ messages
Our reporter/ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the general public to be cautious of fraudulent ‘Swift’ messages and unsubstantiated claims regarding foreign currency transfers allegedly withheld by…
Tinubu writes NASS, seeks approval for N1.77tn fresh external borrowing
Our reporter/ President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved,…
News
Scores killed in Civil Defence, Boko Haram gunfight in Kaduna
Our reporter/ Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed the monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, who were inspecting the installation of A national grid in Shiroro LGA,…
Nigerian students appreciate Julius Berger’s quality work nationwide
–We delight in transforming challenges into tangible opportunities, replies Kaita It was encomiums galore for leading conglomerate, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc earlier in the week when Coordinator of the National…
20 soldiers reportedly killed as ISWAP attacks military camp in Borno
Our reporter/ About twenty soldiers were reportedly killed over the weekend by Islamic State fighters who attacked Nigerian military camp in Borno State. The military also suffered significant material losses…
Defence minister says ‘end of banditry near’ as NAF inducts ATAK-129 helicopters
Our reporter/ The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, on Monday expressed confidence that the end of Banditry is near, urging the troops to synergize with ground forces and other stakeholders…
Health
Want to live an extra 5 to 10 years? Adopt this habit, study suggests
In a busy world, the task of getting more movement into your daily life can often get put on the back burner. But there’s a reason to rethink your priorities — getting as…
Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet…
Sports
Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men’s Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for the first time. The 28-year-old, who lost…
Manchester United sack Ten Hag as Ruud van Nistelrooy takes interim charge
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag in the wake of their dismal start to the season. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach…
Opinion | Editorial
Halilu’s Next One Year in Office: NASENI to upscale commercialization of technologies, products
By Chinyere Obiora-Ekwuazi, Henry Ukwadia, Hadiza Abdul Abubakar The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was strategically established in 1992 as the only purpose-built intervention agency of the…
Soyinka’s Metamorphosis, Echoes from “The Peoples Mandate! This is my story
By Sunny Igboanugo Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from “The People’s Mandate,” a copy of which I have just received on arrival from…
Abdulsalami told President Tinubu the plain truth
By Iliyasu Gadu On June 9, 1998 the day he was to be retired from the army by late Military Head of State General Sani Abacha, fate instead intervened to…
Save Yourself from this Body of Death, Nigeria!
By Kingsley Omose| Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 Centuries ago, some Roman emperors were known to inflict…
Entertainment
Chidimma Adetshina emerges first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024
Our reporter/ Nigeria’s representative Chidimma Adetshina emerged the first runner-up in the 2024 Miss Universe contest, making her the first Nigerian to finish that high in the competition. Denmark’s Victoria…
Life
Edo Guber: Gov Okpebholo recounts how he met a dead bat on his bed before INEC declared election result
Our reporter/ Monday Okpebholo on Thursday narrated how battled principalities and powers on his way to becoming governor of Edo State. He spoke at his post-swearing-in thanksgiving service in Benin.…
Interviews
Humanitarian Crises: Why Nigeria needs collective response – UN Rep, Fall
…Identifies Obstacles, Solutions to Humanitarian Interventions Mohamed Malick Fall is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he speaks on the need for a…
Multiple taxation, insecurity forcing manufacturers out of business – MAN DG
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has confirmed that insecurity, multiple taxation, high energy cost are some of the major challenges manufacturers face in Nigeria.…
Photo Diary
PHOTOS: Gov Otti meets with Defence Chief, Gen Musa
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.…
PHOTO: Gov Otti receives former Imo governor Ihedioha
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Sunday, received former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who paid him a visit at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa…
Headlines
Boost for Nigeria’s oil production, as NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market
–OML 13 Asset Eyes 80,000 bpd by End of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially…
World Bank rewards Imo with N6.8b for good governance
Barely one year into the second tenure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, the World Bank has rewarded Imo State government with a whopping sum of four million United States dollars (N6.8b)…
Scores killed in Civil Defence, Boko Haram gunfight in Kaduna
Our reporter/ Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed the monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, who were inspecting the installation of A national grid in Shiroro LGA,…
CBN warns against fake ‘Swift’ messages
Our reporter/ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the general public to be cautious of fraudulent ‘Swift’ messages and unsubstantiated claims regarding foreign currency transfers allegedly withheld by…
WebTV
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem.…
Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Petrol production at Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote’s $20bn (£15.5bn) state-of-the-art oil refinery ought to be some of the best business news Nigeria has had in years. But many Nigerians…
Halilu’s Next One Year in Office: NASENI to upscale commercialization of technologies, products
By Chinyere Obiora-Ekwuazi, Henry Ukwadia, Hadiza Abdul Abubakar The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was strategically established in 1992 as the only purpose-built intervention agency of the…
Edo Guber: Gov Okpebholo recounts how he met a dead bat on his bed before INEC declared election result
Our reporter/ Monday Okpebholo on Thursday narrated how battled principalities and powers on his way to becoming governor of Edo State. He spoke at his post-swearing-in thanksgiving service in Benin.…
Systemic failure responsible for Bobrisky’s prison scandal – Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has blamed institutional challenges for crossdresser, Bobrisky’s prison scandal. Bobrisky [real name Idris Okuneye] has been enmeshed in a scandal over his jail term…
Dr. Ngozi Anyaegbunam is dead
With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the untimely death of Dr Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam after a brief illness. A trailblazing journalist who had editorial stints…
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