An economist, Prof. Evans Osabuohien, has commended President Bola Tinubu for removing both the Chairman, Board and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Osabuohien, who is Head of the Economics Department at Covenant University in Ota, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that their removal was…
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and policy, has claimed that Peter Obi, Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, will soon leave the party. Speaking in an interview on TVC on Wednesday, Bwala said the former governor of Anambra state will join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the…
A policy report issued by the Bashir Adeniyi Centre for International Trade and Investment (BACITI) has called for sweeping upgrades to Nigeria’s maritime and logistics infrastructure as the nation seeks to position itself as a key beneficiary of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Authored by Dr Adesuwa Erediauwa of the Nigerian Institute of…
Reducing energy prices in the European Union is a top priority, and measures to achieve this will be revealed next month, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Energy prices in Europe are still structurally higher than in the United States and China, and they vary significantly within the European Union,” von der…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval for a statutory budget of N1.784 trillion designated for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the year 2025. This request was communicated through a letter presented to the Senate by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday. In the letter, Tinubu stated, “In accordance with Section 299…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered the immediate arrest of a dismissed officer, Olakunle Folarin, for unlawful possession of the commission’s property, including an identity card. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said Folarin, a former driver at the Ibadan Zonal Directorate, was recently dismissed for certificate…
The coach of the Nigeria Under-17 female football team, the Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere, said that merit would be his guiding principle in player selection ahead of the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Olowookere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Abuja that in spite of being drawn in a tough…
The United States has closed its embassy in Kiev amid concerns over a potential Russian attack. The embassy said in a post on Wednesday it “has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20.” “Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed…
The 2025 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Unity Football Tournament commenced on Sunday in Bauchi, featuring teams from six North-East states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the tournament aims to promote peace, unity, and youth empowerment across the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Abubakar…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air for Nigerian celebrities, with dating rumours involving some of the country’s top stars. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that social media is abuzz with relationships and knot-tie happening during this love month. One of the most talked-about celebrity couples is Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Burna…
