Iran and Russia could serve as a model to inspire other countries to form a stronger coalition against Western powers. Deputy Head of Iran’s parliamentary economic commission, Jafar Qaderi told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “This alliance could also encourage other nations under U.S. sanctions to contribute to building a more robust coalition against Western countries,’’…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has presented a N1.66 trillion appropriation bill for 2026 to the state House of Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Sustainable Legacy.” The presentation took place on Wednesday at the assembly complex in Abeokuta. Abiodun explained that the budget allocates N1.044 trillion (63 per cent) to capital expenditure,…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration pulled out of an existing loan arrangement with the World Bank to save the state from “debt overhang”. Soludo said this while addressing members of the Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Media team who were on inspection of the ongoing Government House and Governors Lodge project in Awka…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has visited the Jdeidet Yabous crossing on the border between Syria and Lebanon, Syria’s local media reported. “I was at the Syrian/Lebanese border, where a quarter of a million people have crossed since Sep. 23, when Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon escalated,” Grandi said on the social media…
The Zamfara Concerned Citizens Forum has urged the return of former governor, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, as Governor of Zamfara State in 2027, citing his “unmatched achievements” in restoring peace and security during his previous tenure. In a statement signed by the Forum’s secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the group said Matawalle’s leadership marked a…
Palestine has said it is ready to open contacts with all players seeking to put an end to the war in Gaza, Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour told RIA Novosti. He commented on prospects of cooperation with the incoming Trump administration. “We will work with all those who are willing and ready to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has peacefully conducted its Wards and Local Governments congresses across all the 147 political wards and 14 LGAs of Zamfara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party’s executives produced by the congresses emerged through consensus in a peaceful exercise. Addressing newsmen in Gusau on Sunday, the Chairman…
Three days into the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Bayelsa is leading the medals table with 12 gold, six silver and three bronze medals. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the official medals’ table released by the technical team of the NSF tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024’ indicated that Osun is second with…
United States experts urged policymakers to prioritize flexibility in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, arguing too strict rules could deter investment in AI innovation. A heated debate over AI regulation was sparked by the controversial Senate Bill 1047 in California which would have placed liability on AI developers for severe harm caused by their models….
BUA Foods has approved the payment of a final dividend of N13 per share to its shareholders, subject to withholding tax and shareholder approval. The company disclosed this in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Tuesday. The statement reads “A final dividend of N13.00 per ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, subject…
