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 Zamfara Good Governance Group (ZGG) has issued a passionate plea for Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to contest the 2027 Zamfara governorship election and lead the state once more. ZGG Chairman Aminu Kabiru Tsafe, in a statement on Friday, praised Matawalle’s transformative leadership during his tenure as governor. “In…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications. In a statement on Wednesday, the world health body said it was in a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19-year-old girls. It said that among other strategies,…
Justice Maryann Anenih of an Abuja High Court on Tuesday, adjourned ruling in an application filed by former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, seeking leave to travel abroad for medical reasons. Bello and his co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were arraigned on Nov 27 , 2024 on a 16-count- charge bordering on alleged property…
By Lawal Sale Exploring Stronger Ties: The 2nd Russia-Africa Summit In St. Petersburgh Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, set to take place in St. Petersburgh, Russia’s second largest city, from July 27 to 28, 2023. This summit, titled “Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit,” aims to enhance the relationship between Russia…
Fuel distribution in parts of Nigeria is set to normalise after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, announced the suspension of its strike. The association said the decision, effective 9 September, followed successful negotiations with Dangote Group and the oil workers’ union NUPENG over disputes involving alleged anti-labour and monopolistic practices….
Sunday, 13 July 2025 4:30 p.m. (local time): Former President Muhammadu Buhari passes away at a private hospital in London following a prolonged illness. President Bola Tinubu announces Buhari’s death and orders immediate arrangements for his repatriation and burial in accordance with Islamic rites. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and members of…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said that the efforts of the military have played a crucial role in maintaining Nigeria’s resilience and strength inspite of security challenges. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Joint Doctrine and Welfare Center Nigeria, established by the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He…
Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled sweeping agricultural reforms aimed at ensuring food is available, affordable, and accessible to every citizen, in a bold effort to counter rising food insecurity and economic instability. Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined a comprehensive strategy targeting key barriers such…
OPEC+ has announced plans to raise crude oil production by 137,000 barrels per day in October, easing part of its voluntary output cuts in response to steady market conditions. The decision was confirmed in a statement released on the group’s website after a virtual meeting of eight member states, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the…
