The Federal Government and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are collaborating to tackle the pervasive threat posed by Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastic materials used in the industrial sector. Speaking at a workshop on the Circular and POPs-Free Plastics in Africa Project, on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said…
The United Nations has received permission from Israel to send 100 more trucks carrying humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, a spokesman said on Tuesday. Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva, expressed hope that the emergency deliveries would be examined and cleared for entry by Wednesday…
The Benue government has announced the death of former military governor of Katsina State, retired Col. Joseph Akaagerger. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Chief press secretary to the Benue governor, Mr Tersoo Kula and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Tuesday. Kula stated that the former military governor died…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Tuesday that he did not believe negotiations with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program will yield any results. “Indirect negotiations with the U.S. were held during President Ebrahim Raisi’s tenure, as they are now, but they led nowhere,” Khamenei was quoted as saying by Mehr News…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says 56 per cent of IT projects in Federal Public Institutions (FPIs) failed, urging strict compliance to IT Project Clearance Guideline. The guidelines are meant to ensure a coordinated, standardised and an orderly approach to the deployment of Information Technology (IT) systems by Public Institutions (PIs). Mrs Hadiza…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, in Katsina State, has announced the removal of Iliya Dakaci, the Village Head of Mantau, in Yam-Maulu community in Baure Local Government Area. The decision, announced in Daura by the Emir, followed a protest by the residents of the area, demanding for his removal over his alleged involvement…
Britain, France and Canada collectively decided to sanction Israel if it does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, on Gaza. In a joint statement, they described the recent Israeli escalations in Gaza as wholly disproportionate. They emphasised that the three countries will not stand by “while the Netanyahu…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered Fidelity Bank Plc to pay an Ibadan based firm Sagecom Concepts Limited the sum of N225 billion bank for breaching court orders and selling encumbered properties to the firm. In a unanimous decision delivered on April 11, 2025, the apex court described Fidelity Bank’s action as an attempt…
Noble laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stressed the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture in order to drive national development. Soyinka made the call on Monday while answering questions from newsmen after his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts, University of Iloirn, as part of activities leading to the…
The trial of the ex-Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, charged with defrauding Arik Air was stalled due to his counsel, Mr Olasupo Shasore’s absence. Kuru and four others are facing charges of N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, respectively. The other defendants are former Receiver Manager of Arik…
