The Republic of Türkiye has expressed its sadness and solidarity with the Federal Government over the recent floods, deaths and destructions in Mokwa community of the North-Central state of Niger. This is contained in a statement issued by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the…
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. Premier League leaders Arsenal arrived as favourites to win their first trophy since 2020 but could have no complaints as City deservedly won the competition for the…
Three suspected bandits have been killed by police operatives during a rescue operation in Lambo village, Pindiga District of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the development on Sunday in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi. He said the operation followed reports of violent attacks and…
Google on Thursday said that a recent study, conducted by Public First, showed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) had the potential of contributing $15 billion to the Nigerian economy by 2030. Director, West Africa, Google, Mr Olumide Balogun, said this at its Economic Impact Report Press Roundtable in Lagos. Balogun said that the Public First’s Digital…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the increasing number of polio cases in Kano State. UNICEF’s Kano Chief of Field Office, Mr Rahma Farah, raised the alarm during an orientation for 44 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen and district heads on polio eradication, routine immunisation, and primary healthcare (PHC) services. Farah…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at independence in 1960 was 93 dollars, not 1,847 dollars as claimed by Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Monday, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, Chairman of the group, said Adesina’s claim, made during…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security professionals, provided…
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has won the ‘Aviation Ground Handling Company of the Year Award’ for outstanding operations in 2024. The honour was conferred by Transport Day Media, as disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by Mr Olutayo Ajakaye, NAHCO’s Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications. Reacting to the award,…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the procurement of Microsoft 365 license for its Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) as part of efforts to digitise the operations of the service. Mr Michael Ango, acting Executive Chairman, FCT-IRS, disclosed this after the FCT Executive Committee meeting chaired by the minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja…
Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a new peak on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran residents to evacuate amid signs of potential military escalation. During a high-profile visit to an Israeli airbase, Netanyahu claimed that Israel was close to meeting its strategic goals, which include dismantling Iran’s nuclear ambitions and neutralising…
