Empowering Anaocha Youth: Chairman Ibekwe Launches Comprehensive Skills Acquisition Program Anaocha Local Government Area is set to witness a transformative initiative as the Transition Chairman, Hon. Romanus Ibekwe, unveils an extensive skills acquisition program aimed at equipping the youth with essential vocational skills. Hon. Ibekwe shared details of the program, […]
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It is time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to prioritize constructive action over protests amid economic reforms. Speaking at a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to solving malnutrition and food insecurity through the Grand Challenges Nigeria Project, in partnership with the Nutrition Society […]
Naira depreciates to N1,610/$ in parallel market
The Naira on Friday depreciated to N1,610 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,580 per dollar on Thursday. Similarly, the Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,609.29 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,609.29 […]
Submit Your Names, Contact Details To Police, IGP Tells Protesters
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a directive for demonstrators planning the nationwide protest starting August 1 to submit their names and contact details to the police. Speaking in Abuja, the IGP urged Nigerians to exercise caution and reconsider joining any protest group to avoid escalating tensions. He […]
Oando denies Malta blending plant ownership claims
Oando PLC has firmly denied recent social media claims that it owns a blending plant in Malta and imports dirty fuel into Nigeria through Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Limited. Company Secretary Ayotola Jagun stated that thorough investigations, including a search of the Malta Business Registry, found no evidence of the […]
On Foreign News, France’s High-Speed Railway Hit By ‘Sabotage’ During Olympics
On Foreign News, France’s high-speed rail network has been severely disrupted by a series of coordinated sabotage attacks, including arson, just hours before the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony. The train operator, SNCF, reported that these “malicious acts” targeted multiple lines, including those serving the Atlantic, northern, and eastern regions of […]
UN seeks return to civilian rule in Niger, Mali, others
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to discuss efforts to restore civilian rule in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, which recently experienced military takeovers. Mohammed emphasized the UN’s support for the Economic Community of West African States […]
Kwankwaso Blames Dangote Refinery Saga On Vested Interests
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday weighed in on the disagreement between the Dangote Refinery management and the Nigerian regulatory authorities. Nigerian regulatory authorities had accused Dangote Refinery of rolling out sub-standard petroleum products, a claim the company has refuted. Reacting via his X handle, Kwankwaso blamed what […]
FG Resumes Mass Trial Of Over 300 Terrorism Suspects
The Federal Government has announced the resumption of the trial of persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian state. A spokesman for the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abu Michael, said the resumed trial is in pursuance of the government’s commitment to promoting social […]
Soldiers kill two terrorists in Kaduna.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna State on Wednesday. The NA disclosed this in a statement and pictures shared on X.com on Thursday. The soldiers were said to have recovered an AK-47 rifle with 27 rounds of ammunition, two machetes, two […]