Nigeria is to host the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) to boost the continent’s natural resources through smart, cross-sector collaboration for sustainable growth. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake on Monday in Abuja….
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned a newly constructed market in Bukuru, Jos South, aimed at creating safer and more inclusive spaces for small businesses. The project, spearheaded by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), features over 470 shops, lock-ups, warehouses, and stalls, along with space for up to 2,000 hawkers. It is part…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to reconsider his 2027 presidential ambition following the party’s performance in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election. The party’s spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said…
Nine individuals tragically lost their lives in a serious road accident in Kyaramma village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to the Jigawa State Police Command, the incident, which took place on Saturday around 2 pm, involved two Golf 3 saloon cars and resulted in numerous injuries. In a statement, the Police Public…
The Police command in Lagos State have detained for prosecution six suspected members of a robbery syndicate in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. He said that the suspects -four males and two females – were apprehended on Friday…
The movie “Freedom Way” has emerged victorious, taking home the prestigious Best Movie award at the 2025 AMVCA ceremony. The competition was fierce with notable films like “Christmas in Lagos,” “Farmer’s Bride,” “House of Gaa,” “Inkabi,” “Lisabi,” “Skeleton Coast,” and “Suspicion” vying for the top spot. “Freedom Way” stood out among its peers, impressing the…
The Kogi Police Command on Wednesday said it has launched a manhunt for a suspected ritual killer of Mr Ayo Aiyepeku, a photo-journalist in the state. Aiyepeku was reportedly gruesomely murdered on Tuesday night in an office located around the Government House/GRA axis of Lokoja, where he and his suspected assailant repotedly worked as photographers…
President Donald Trump renewed his condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after it ruled against his sweeping tariff programme. He vowed to turn to other tariffs’ powers and licenses but gave no details. Trump said on Saturday he would raise a temporary tariff from 10 per cent to 15 per cent on U.S….
TikTok founder Zhang Yiming has topped China’s rich list for the first time, according to Shanghai-based Hurun magazine, which put his fortune at 49.3 billion dollars. Zhang, 41, belongs to the new generation of Chinese business people who are more internationally focused than their predecessors, according to Hurun. TikTok owner ByteDance, also founded by Zhang,…
Lagos is set to host over 150 of the continent’s top fencers for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, with Nigeria’s 17-year-old rising star, Inkosi Brou, aiming to make a strong impression. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship is billed to hold between June 25 and June 29. This prestigious five-day, 12-event…
