Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber has urged oil and gas companies operating in Imo State to comply with key provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, citing widespread breaches of local content and host community development obligations. The call came after a motion of urgent national importance was raised by Rep. Chike Okafor, representing Ehime…
A Nigerian court has postponed the trial of hip-hop artist Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, who is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of assaulting fellow musician Levi Ogbogiri, also known as Kraziecent. The case, before Justice J.O.E. Adeyemi-Ajayi at the FCT High Court in Life Camp, Abuja, was adjourned until 26 November after…
Nigeria’s political landscape was jolted on Wednesday after Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri announced his resignation from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), triggering a wave of defections among state officials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Diri made the announcement during a State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global public debt is on course to exceed 100 per cent of world GDP by 2029 — a level not seen since the aftermath of the Second World War. Presenting the latest Fiscal Monitor in Washington on Wednesday, IMF Fiscal Affairs Director Vitor Gaspar cautioned that debt…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a 500 million US dollar policy-based loan to advance Indonesia’s green growth agenda and reinforce its global competitiveness. The funding is part of the third phase of the Competitiveness, Industrial Modernisation, and Trade Acceleration (CITA) programme — a wide-ranging initiative aimed at boosting trade efficiency, encouraging sustainable investment,…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has joined global leaders in mourning the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, describing him as “a towering figure whose impact transcended borders.” In a statement released on Wednesday by his media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Odinga’s decades-long struggle for democracy and justice made him one of Africa’s…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), has charged newly promoted Nigerian Army officers to remain loyal, disciplined, and committed to the sustenance of democracy in the country. Buratai gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of Col. Ibrahim Bunza and Col. Adetunji Idowu of the Nigerian Army Corps…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth goal to seal the emphatic…
Two lawmakers in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude (Uke/Karshi) and Onarigu Kana (Udege/Loko), have defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, announced the development during plenary on Monday in Lafia. Jatau commended the lawmakers for their “wise decision”…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the official ceremony held at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Tuesday, Shettima said the APC constitution recognizes the sitting governor as…
