President Bola Tinubu’s strategic decisions are reshaping Nigeria’s economy and the maritime sector is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries, says the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr Pius Akutah. Akutah stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an interaction with journalists from Benue under the aegis of the Conference of Benue…
Shi’ite members in Bakin Ruwa Area of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State Thursday clashed with Security operatives attached to the convoy of the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The governor’s convoy ran into the Shi’ite members while they were performing their weekly procession at Bakin Ruwa along Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway. A Shi’ite representative…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a specialised Child Protection and Development Agency, dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children nationwide. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs made this known on Monday at a news conference ahead of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration in Abuja. Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted the challenges affecting…
The German Government is concerned about the possible effects of planned U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Germany’s export-oriented economy, a spokesman for the economy ministry told journalists on Monday. The European Union (EU) and Berlin continue to work to prevent the 25 per cent tariffs, the spokesman said. This was after U.S….
The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Telegram that it had “eliminated Hajj Yusuf Ismail Hashem, the Hezbollah Southern Front Commander.” The Iran-backed Shiite organisation has not yet commented on the claim, though Lebanese media reported…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned what it describes as ongoing attempts to undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Company. It has also called for the protection of the multi billion dollar facility as a strategic national asset. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko Baba, the ACF expressed…
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of the Emir of Lafia, Sidi Muhammad Bage, as the new Chancellor, North-West University, Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Bature on Sunday in Kano. The decision, hailed by stakeholders as visionary, reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening the…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to travel to Paris on Wednesday to meet President Emmanuel Macron two days after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The French head of state is expected to receive the German chancellor at the Élysée Palace around midday. In addition to the future positioning of the EU with regard…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano on Wednesday, admitted Suleiman Yakubu, a driver attached to the wife of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to N60million bail for alleged alleged jewellery theft. Yakubu, alongside Idris Uba- Musa, and Abdullahi Hassan, whose addresses and ages were not provided by the court are charged with…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed optimism for Lebanon’s future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government. The UN chief called on the Lebanese people, and international community to “make the most of this atmosphere of opportunity”. Guterres made the call on Saturday in Beirut while answering…
