The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prioritising soldiers’ welfare, emphasising that the “Soldier First” concept was central to his command philosophy. Oluyede said this during the Interdenominational Church Service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, on Sunday in Abuja. He said the…
Saudi minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has reiterated the country’s commitment to advancing cooperation and continuing years of strong bilateral relations with the United States. Al-Falih made this pledge on Tuesday at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum holding in Riyadh. He said the relationship between the two countries was built on trust, partnership, and a shared…
Chinese lawmakers said that they are reviewing a draft law on medical insurance that is expected to improve the country’s universal basic medical insurance system. The draft law was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the national legislature, for its first reading. According to Zhang…
Dangote Cement has reported a 62.2 per cent revenue growth, reaching N3,580.6 billion in 2024. The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also grew by 56.0 per cent to N1,388.2 billion, with a 38.6 per cent margin. Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, disclosed this in…
Armed terrorists have attacked Wake community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least eight people and kidnapping several others. Witnesses told local media that many residents sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to Saint Gerard Catholic Hospital for treatment. Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but local government officials…
Following a spate of deadly violence in Benue State that has reportedly claimed over 200 lives, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action, including deploying more security personnel and declaring a state of emergency in severely impacted areas. The association’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, issued the…
The board of Access Holdings Plc has announced that it is awaiting approval from CBN to release its Half-Year (HY) financial results for the period ended 30th June 2023 after completion of the audit of its subsidiaries. This was disclosed in the company’s statement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and obtained by Nairametrics. This…
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political home for “power-hungry veterans.” Babarinde made the remark in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. NAN reports that the former Vice-President Atiku…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that more seven million deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in the past five years. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, stated this on Wednesday during an online media conference. According to him, the true death toll is estimated to be at least three times higher. Ghebreyesus emphasised that…
Fidelity Bank has celebrated a milestone in its GAIM Season 6 savings promotion by awarding ₦30 million in cash to 29 customers during its latest monthly draws, with one lucky participant claiming prizes in two separate rounds. Mr Kizito Onunkwo, a customer from Nigeria’s capital region, won twice—during the fourth and sixth draws—taking home ₦2…
