President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja following a historic two-day visit to the Vatican City, where he joined world leaders at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Touching down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 6:50 p.m., the…
The Energy Reforms Advocates (ERA) and the APC Youth Vanguard for Change (APCYVC) have formally called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the ongoing failures of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in restoring the Port Harcourt and other local refineries. The organizations expressed deep concern over the $2.9 billion allocated in 2021 for…
Chadian Ambassador to Russia Adam Bechir, on Tuesday said Russians detained in Chad, including sociologist Shugaley, will soon be released and handed over to Russian authorities. On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow was taking all necessary measures to ensure the release of three Russian and one Belarusian citizens detained in Chad on…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on Nigerian political leaders to present a united front and defend the country’s sovereignty amid a controversial U.S. military invasion threat over alleged religious persecution. In a statement issued on Monday, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, founder of the NNPP, said national leaders must speak with one voice rather…
Chinese paddlers continued to claim the top four positions in the men’s and women’s singles events of the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings released on Tuesday. China’s Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Fan Zhendong and Liang Jingkun ranked first to fourth in the men’s singles, followed by Felix Lebrun (France) and Hugo Calderano…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), says it is deeply saddened by reports of fresh violence in parts of Plateau, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday in Ilorin. The NGF commiserates with the government and people of Plateau and families…
In a powerful show of unity, traditional rulers from Southern Kaduna gathered in Kafanchan on Wednesday for an unprecedented meeting aimed at strengthening peace and paving the way for future development. The initiative, convened by the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) under the leadership of Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, brought together Christian and Muslim…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the adoption of digital technology to combat terrorism and other security challenges facing Africa. Matawalle, who spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, said Africa must embrace innovation to tackle what he described as “serious and evolving…
The Nigerian economy experienced a slower growth rate in the first quarter of 2023 due to a cash crunch caused by the country’s currency redesign. This has had a significant impact on business activities, and analysts predict that the growth of the economy will remain uncertain, with growth likely to fall below the forecast for…
The Police have arraigned two persons before the Federal High Court in Katsina for alleged impersonation and examination malpractice. The police prosecutor, Abdussalam Danmaidaki, said the defendants, Bolanwu Emmanuel and Ibrahim Abdulaziz, committed the offence on April 30, at Zee Alpha International School, Funtua. Danmaidaki said that Emmanuel invited Abdulaziz into the exam hall to…
