Ogun governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Mr Dapo Abiodun, has applauded the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, Abiodun described APC’s strong performance as an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed…
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday. During their meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and agreed that China and Brazil, as peace-loving and progressive nations, should enhance communication and coordination on…
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw historic gains in Sunday’s state parliamentary elections in the eastern states of Saxony and Thuringia as part of broader national ambitions. The party’s co-chairman said this on Monday. AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla suggested that further gains by the AfD will make it impossible for other German political parties…
Nigerian novelist and public speaker, Chimamanda Adichie has lauded the positive developments in Enugu State under Gov. Peter Mbah’s ministration, saying the state’s dark times were over. Adichie gave the commendation during a courtesy call to Mbah at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday. She said, “Arriving in Enugu, there is a feeling of calm…
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) says the Q4 2024 Confidence Index recently released by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), which rose to 50.7 points, reflected a moderate improvement in the confidence of CEOs in the manufacturing sector. Mr Ahmad Sajoh, Chairman of TSF, said in a statement on Wednesday that this signified the resilience…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says, with critical reforms in key sectors of the economy, Nigeria is ripe for investments. Shettima stated this on Tuesday when he hosted a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation was led by the Head of…
The Railway Police in Kwara, Kano and Gombe States have reported the arrest of suspected vandals of critical railway infrastructure. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Opeifa listed the infrastructure as: fish plates, bolts, nuts and steel sleepers from designated…
The Federal Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education. Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. A statement on the announcement was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday…
US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by reaffirming his decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, alongside additional tariffs on energy products. The latest measures, which also include 10% tariffs on energy imports from Canada, have sparked fresh concerns about a deepening trade war between the two nations. Trump…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered investigation into allegations of extortion involving some officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This is contained in a statement by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Babatunde Alao, on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a…
