The Yobe Government has announced a temporary closure of three weekly markets for counter-insurgency operational reasons. They are Katarko, Kukareta and Buni Yadi weekly markets. This is contained in a statement by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam Rtd, the Adviser to Gov Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters. He said the closure would pave way for proactive…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sympathised with the Catholic Church on the death of Pope Francis and acknowledged his extraordinary leadership and boundless compassion. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America,…
The National Youth Vanguard of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations made by Honourable Aminu Sani Jaji, who accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, of orchestrating claims of anti-party activities against him. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr Adeniyi Wale, described Jaji’s…
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the establishment of a robust national intelligence framework that will enhance collaboration among the nation’s security agencies. Its Convener, Mr. Yerima Shettima, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Shettima said effective…
The second season of ‘Blood Sisters’, intriguing television series, acclaimed to be first Nigerian Netflix Original series, is set to hit screens, its producers have said. Mo Abudu, Chief Executive Officer of Ebonylife, Group, made the announcement on her Instagram page. She wrote: “BLOOD SISTERS SEASON 2 IN THE WORKS. I’m thrilled to share that…
A New York judge’s ruling holds Donald Trump and his sons liable for fraud, affecting the Trump Organization’s certification. Explore the implications and potential legal consequences in this comprehensive article. In a recent legal development that has garnered widespread attention, a New York judge, Arthur Engoron, has delivered a significant blow to former President Donald…
Legal proceedings in Nigeria’s ongoing $9.6 billion fraud case against British national James Nolan, a director in Process and Industrial Developments Ltd (P&ID), were delayed on Tuesday due to the absence of both prosecution and defence counsel. The Federal High Court in Abuja had scheduled the session for the adoption of final written addresses, but…
Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured of unlocking more tourism potentials in the state for investment purposes and revenue generation. Aiyedatiwa stated this during a news conference at the Araromi seaside beach in Ilaje local Government Area of Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was part of…
Nigeria’s business mogul, Aliko Dangote has emerged as one of the global figures to feature in TIME Magazine100 Philanthropy list for 2025 following his exploits and investment in sectors that have benefited huge numbers of people and his immense philanthropic disposition around Africa and the world. Aliko Dangote’s business philosophy is premised on ‘Giving back…
Nigeria and Bulgaria recorded a huge leap in bilateral trade in the first five months of 2024, Yanko Yoldarnov, Bulgaria’s envoy to Nigeria, has disclosed. According to him, Bulgaria’s exports to Nigeria grew by 122 per cent and imports from the largest West African economy to Bulgaria – by 188 per cent, compared with the…
