The Acting Director-General, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms Wofai Samuel, says that Nigeria is yet to fully explore its potential in technology, in spite of the sector’s vast opportunities. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Samuel said that stable power and technology, which are crucial drivers of…
A politically explosive decision by the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles has drawn fierce backlash from California officials, reigniting concerns over federal authority, state rights, and immigration enforcement. Roughly 2,000 National Guard members were authorised for deployment on Saturday, with about 300 already stationed across three key locations in the…
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom. He explained that 166,654 domestic pilgrims, comprising Saudi…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called on the current governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, to formally declare his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at his residence in Maradun during a Sallah homage visit by thousands of supporters, Matawalle said the…
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international striker, is reportedly resisting a move to Al Hilal after declining an improved annual salary of €30 million (around N53 billion) from the Saudi Pro League club. While Football Italia has stated that Osimhen rejected the club’s initial offer of €26 million (approximately N46 billion) per year for a three-year…
Nigeria is partnering with Australia to address the skills deficit in the mining sector. This announcement was made by Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, through a statement from his media assistant, Segun Tomori, on Sunday in Abuja. One of the notable outcomes of this partnership is the recent launch of a two-week…
In a gripping encounter in Munich, Portugal emerged victorious against their rivals Spain, winning 5-3 in a penalty shootout to claim their second Nations League title. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised for Portugal in the 61st minute, but the teams remained deadlocked as the match concluded in regular time. Substituted before extra time, Ronaldo was seen in…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has publicly rejected rumours of a rift between himself and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, describing the claims as speculative and politically motivated. Speaking following a high-level meeting at President Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu emphasised that his relationship with the President remains strong and grounded in mutual respect….
A breakaway group from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has signalled plans to align with a new political platform aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections. Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, former Secretary to the State Government and a one-time APC gubernatorial contender, revealed the group’s…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed restructuring of the Forest Guard security framework, describing it as a vital initiative to strengthen national security and restore investor confidence. The traditional monarch made the remarks on Sunday during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos….
