Alhaji Abdul Samad-Rabiu, Chairman and Founder, BUA Group has urged Britain and its Western allies to deepen partnerships and increase investments in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Samad-Rabiu said this in an opinion piece published in the Telegraph of London, on Saturday. The philanthropist asserting that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms…
Just 16 days after lifting the Europa League trophy in Bilbao and bringing Tottenham Hotspur their first silverware in 17 years, manager Ange Postecoglou has been sacked. The club announced the Australian coach’s departure on Friday June 6, thanking Ange for his efforts but stating that a change was needed to move forward, with poor…
No fewer than 11 soldiers have been killed and six others including a brigade commander have sustained injuries during terrorists attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Wajiroko in Borno State. According to military sources, the brigade commander was injured when his vehicle stepped on an Improvise Explosive (IED) enroute the location to provide…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining operations without the required licences. This was disclosed in a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Monday in Abuja. According to the Commission, the suspects were arrested on Thursday…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to take advantage of ‘Africa’s largest market’ and invest in Nigeria. The President described Nigeria as a gateway to Africa’s booming market and urged the island nations to deepen trade, joint ventures and investment ties. Tinubu made the call on…
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Asema Achado (Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency), has strongly condemned the killing of three of his constituents in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue by unknown assailants. Achado, in a statement signed by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Mendah Manasseh, on Tuesday…
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, says the ministry is moving toward integrating road, rail and inland waterways connectivity to the ports. Adegboyega said this during the third Maritime Transportation Industry Breakfast on Wednesday in Lagos. The theme of the event is, “Prospects for Accelerated Growth and other Matters Arising”. Oyetola,…
President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration will ensure that every stolen asset from the country is recovered . The president made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open a Summit on Asset Recovery. The president was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary…
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has paid glowing tribute to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade, on her 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja by his Media Director, Ohiare Michael, Bello described Ayoade as a rare public servant with discipline, integrity, and consistency. He praised…
In North Kivu, the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and various armed groups has inflicted a disproportionate impact on women and girls. Shocking reports reveal that M23 fighters and other armed groups have carried out dozens of rapes, both inside and outside displacement sites, as well as in areas beyond the camps. The situation has…
