Suspected gunmen invaded the Comprehensive Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure and abducted three health workers during the early hours of Saturday. The attackers stormed the facility around 2:00 a.m. while the nurses were on night duty. Subsequently, the assailants robbed the victims of their valuables and transferred money from their bank…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, directed a sharp message at the United Kingdom on Tuesday. He attacked the country for refusing to participate in military strikes against Iran. Furthermore, he demanded that British forces secure the Strait of Hormuz without American assistance. Trump Delivers Ultimatum to Allies “All of those countries that can’t…
Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, and Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, paid tribute to soldiers killed during operations against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The ministers arrived at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri on Tuesday at approximately 2:38 pm. Furthermore, they joined senior officers from the Defence Headquarters and field commanders…
Nigeria has secured a major trade advantage as China grants zero-tariff access to all Nigerian exports starting May 1, 2026. The announcement was made in Abuja by Yu Dunhai, following the signing of a new economic partnership framework between both countries. Under the agreement, all Nigerian goods exported to China will enjoy 100% duty-free entry—removing…
The Federal Government has taken a major step to position Nigerian businesses for continental trade by launching a new report on digital payments and identity under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Also, Unveiled in Abuja by Ibrahim Hadejia, the report highlights how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can tap into Africa’s $3.5 trillion…
The Wale Edun, Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has urged urgent measures to curb illicit financial flows. Which he warned continue to erode public revenue and heighten reliance on debt. Edun made the remarks while opening the 5th Special Technical Committee Sub-Committee. On Tax and Illicit Financial Flows, emphasizing the…
International superstar Céline Dion has announced her long-awaited return to live performances. Four years after diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that affected her voice and mobility. In a heartfelt video message on her 58th birthday, Dion thanked fans for their unwavering support and shared that she now feels “strong” and “excited” to perform again….
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling $6 billion to support government financing and infrastructure development. Tinubu had conveyed the request in two separate letters addressed to Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, which were read during plenary on Tuesday. The upper chamber approved a $5 billion structured total return swap…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Has called on the World Bank to back a $22 billion initiative to expand gas infrastructure across Africa. Speaking at the Decade of Gas Ministerial Roundtable on Regional Gas Development. NMDPRA CEO Saidu Mohammed stressed that Nigeria poised to extend its gas ambitions beyond national borders…
Adebanjo “Banjo” Popoola, a Nigerian-born engineer and former building inspector for the City of St. Louis, faced federal indictment on three counts of wire fraud for allegedly funneling more than 4.7 million in public funds to companies under his control. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced the charges on…
