Mr Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., says Africa’s energy sector needs over 200 billion dollars in annual investments to meet its energy and climate goals. Mshelbila spoke at the networking session reception, hosted by Nigeria LNG in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council has faulted the recent agreement between the Federal Government and the United Kingdom to refurbish two major ports in Lagos. In a statement issued on Sunday, the group’s National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, described the deal as evidence of continued neglect of seaport infrastructure in the South-East. 🗞️ According to him,…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced the confirmation of Sheikh Bashir Umar as its new President following the death of Sheikh AbdulRasheed Hadiyatullah. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Malam Nafi’u Ahmed, the council described the passing of Hadiyatullah as a significant loss to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria…
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged the people of Anambra State to vote with integrity and peace of mind as they head to the polls for Saturday’s governorship election. In a message to the electorate delivered during a media briefing on Monday, Achebe encouraged voters to make independent choices free from coercion…
Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi were among early birds on Sunday night as the Super Eagles’ camp started to bubble ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying duel with Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Amavubis of Rwanda will host the Super Eagles at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed to the United States to widen sanctions against Rwanda, warning that Washington’s credibility as a mediator is at stake as violence surges once again in the country’s troubled east. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner issued the appeal as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels made a fresh advance, capturing the strategic…
Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has condemned a proposed bill that seeks to criminalise non-participation in national and state elections. The Nigeria-based human rights organisation described the move in a bill before the National Assembly as unconstitutional and counterproductive. A statement by the organisation’s Senior Communication Officer, Obinna Ejiogu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed deep…
In a terrible blow to Nigerian athletics, Sprint Star Favour Ofili has reportedly decided to change her international allegiance to Turkey, effective May 31, 2025. This move has raised concerns among sports officials and fans alike. Ofili’s decision stems from her frustrations with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), representing a considerable loss for the…
In a bid to contribute to Nigerian Government’s drive to boost food security, the Nigerian Navy has embarked on an innovative agricultural initiative to cultivate crops and promote self-sufficiency. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during the unveiling of Admiralty Integrated Farms Limited (ADIFAL) Coordination Centre and Logo, in…
Get ready for scorching temperatures as a record-breaking heatwave expands from the West to the Southwest and Gulf Coast states and it has been forecasted that there will be high temperatures, tropical storm updates, heavy rainfall warnings, and the impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality. Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Through Southwest and Gulf Coast…
