The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has denied any connection to the appointment of seven advisers reportedly announced by Bin Usman Rano, who allegedly identified himself as her media aide. In a statement released on Monday by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue…

…said the current investment pattern by major International chocolate companies amounts to an exit strategy from African farmers. He said: "If there are resources to invest in growing cocoa in a bioreactor, then the claim that there is no money for farmer welfare programmes, disease-resistant seedling distribution or li…

…restricting their movement with the hostages. It was further gathered that, following mounting pressure and the likelihood of capture, the terrorists have reportedly resorted to desperate tactics, including the recent gruesome killing of one of the abducted teachers, apparently in an attempt to blackmail authorities an…

…economy remain excluded from essential social security programmes despite their enormous contribution to the nation's economy. According to the organisation, more than 93 per cent of Nigeria's working population earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, yet most lack access to pensions, health insurance and other…

…raising a voice in support. My mind raced back to British jurist, Lord Denning who famously declared in 1964: "Justice has no place in darkness or secrecy. When a judge sits on a case, he himself is on trial… If he is suspicious, biased, or unfair, then the judge is the one who is condemned in the eyes of public opinio…

…Wole Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ambassador Dare Bejide.'' Be magnanimous in victory, Tinubu tells Oyebanji President Tinubu, yesterday, commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. The President, in a statement by his S…

…be measured solely by regional GDP. He maintained that Igbo entrepreneurs drive enormous economic activity across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and other parts of Nigeria and that their influence extends far beyond the five South-East states. He further argued that GDP figures do not adequately capture commercial n…

…made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform yesterday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two ` very important subjects - immigration and energy (OPEN NORTH SEA ` OIL!). I wish him ` well!" Trump wrote.…

…announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks in the Qatari-owned mountaintop resort of Buergenstock in Switzerland were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding, MoU, agreed a week ago. The MoU calls for the strait to be reopened and a halt to all hostilities, including…

Governor Mohammed noted that throughout his service in the State House of Assembly, Nr Zaki distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism

…ownership or control of shares in a licensee of the Nigerian Communications Commission, amounting to ten percent (10%) or more of the total share capital, as well as any series of share transfers which in aggregate exceed ten percent (10%) of the total share capital of the Licensee shall require a Letter of No Objectio…

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…their shops, with goods destroyed by the rain. "We lost several goods, mostly grains, amounting to hundreds of thousands of naira. "We are calling on the government to come to our aid. "We depend on what we make from our petty trading in this market to fend for our families and pay our children's school fees. "We will…

…of jungle justice, lawlessness and the dangerous spread of mob violence fueled by rumours and misinformation. The deceased, an Islamic teacher and mother of more than five children was said to have travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture reportedly organised at a local school in the old Mar…

…The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and that no amount of propaganda can “stop the winds of change already blowing across the state.” This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Ogun PDP Youth Leader, Comrade Lukman Ejalonibu. Ejalonibu insisted that the recent comments by…

…through technological means, stressing that the integrity of elections remains paramount. “We want to emphasise unequivocally that the people of Osun State will not tolerate any form of technical rigging or manipulation that compromises the democratic process. “The people of Osun State are watching closely, and we will…

…speculation about personal connections, guided his choice. "I did not pay attention to rumours and speculation because Dr. Akpe has the competence to deliver on the job. I never knew he was my relative until recently I found out he hailed from my maternal home," he said. Diri also described the prevailing peace and sec…

…companies to obtain regulatory approval before executing any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more of their total share capital. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, preserving competition, and improving transparency in Nigeria's communications secto…

…President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, expressed confidence that Nigeria will surmount its current security and economic challenges through fervent prayers, unity, and the collective commitment of its citizens. This is as the Vice President has showered praises on the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of Presi…

…environment and preserving value amid widespread economic uncertainty. Shareholders unanimously approved the dividend declared and all resolutions presented at the meeting, including the re-election of directors Aminu Ado, Adebola Oluwasuyi, and Ishaya Danjuma. Market watchers noted that the strong shareholder endorsem…

…to the established legal and traditional framework that guides the selection of the paramount ruler of Ijebuland. Speaking during a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, the Secretary of the Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, maintained that the Awujale selection process remains suspended…

…difficulties. He explained that spending excessively on women and other frivolities amounts to poor financial decisions. Spyro advised men to enjoy life and support their partners, but cautioned against spending beyond their means. He urged his fans to focus more on saving and investing for the future. "If you are here…

…following the discovery, while concerns over security in the area have continued to mount. Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Command said it had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, D…

…a generative AI platform to create a benchmarking system that evaluates and ranks autonomous vehicle companies in an effort to answer that question in real time. And this week, the startup released its Road to Autonomy Index, which searches relevant global public databases, including federal and state reports, SEC docu…

…cost of funds is effectively zero or close to it. The moment people receive large amounts of money, they move it to a bank they trust," he said. He also revealed that foreign currency-to-naira conversions appear to be rising, citing feedback from a Tier-1 bank that reportedly processes about $200 million worth of conve…