Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly reaffirmed his authority as the chief executive of Rivers State, declaring that governance will continue uninterrupted despite renewed impeachment moves against him by the State House of Assembly, as political tensions once again grip the oil-rich state. Fubara made the remarks on Saturday at the grand […]
Rabat, Morocco Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Nigeria’s bronze-medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fell short of national expectations, but insisted the campaign has laid a strong foundation for future success, vowing that the team will return to win the title at the next edition of the
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Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office, securing 71.65% of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission. His main challenger, Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi), received 24.72%, based on official results. The election, held on January 15, was marked by a nationwide internet blackout, technical delays at polling stations, and
Ibadan, Oyo State oyo State media personality and entrepreneur Oriyomi Hamzat has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the Accord Party, marking his formal entry into partisan politics. Hamzat, widely recognized as the founder of Agidigbo FM, a radio station with significant reach across Oyo State, has
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Lagos, Nigeria Geregu Power Plc has approved a final dividend of ₦9 per ordinary share, translating to a total payout of ₦22.5 billion to shareholders for the 2025 financial year, following strong operational performance and a significant change in its ownership structure. The dividend approval was disclosed in a filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX),
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Abuja, Nigeria The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying a strong and sustainable foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity, despite the short-term difficulties arising from ongoing reforms. The minister gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving members of
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government over reports that about $9 million was spent on foreign lobbyists in the United States, describing the alleged expenditure as a misplaced priority at a time when Nigeria faces deepening social and economic challenges. In a statement published on
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyaior road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, following a swift response to a distress call from members of the public. The incident occurred after reports
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The agreement, a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost trade, investment and cooperation in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy. President Tinubu also announced that a Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA investment summit will be held in Lagos in February, as Nigeria targets $30bn annually in climate and green industrial financing.
Canada has agreed to remove its 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for reduced Chinese duties on Canadian agricultural products, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced after bilateral talks in Beijing. The deal signals a notable shift from United States trade policy as Ottawa moves to reset and stabilize relations with China. Speaking
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