…look away. Equipment in, work shut down Trouble began on June 25, when the contractor mobilised equipment to the Imoniyamen Road site in Iwhrekpokpor. Within hours, an unnamed community President-General ordered work shut down. His reason: Opposition to Edafe Odiete, the CLO appointed to manage contractor-community rel…

…petroleum market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive in Abuja yesterday while delivering the keynote address at the NMDPRA General Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum. The two-day forum has as its theme: "Beyond Compliance: Driving Regulatory Certainty and Inves…

…don't agree with each other, which suggests they are guessing rather than confirming. Mobile57 lists it at around ₦482,100, while Naija Android Arena puts it closer to ₦360,700. Until Tecno or an authorised retailer in Nigeria confirms a price, treat any number you see online as a rough guess. If you see a Tecno Spark…

…distributed at almost no cost). Next Wave continues after this ad. Road to Moonshot Nairobi is a curated gathering of founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across East Africa. As we build toward Moonshot 2026, TechCabal is bringing the conversation to Nairobi to connect with the region’s innovation…

…Okoye stated. The spokesman said operatives rescued an injured kidnap victim, Mr Chinonaobi Uchegbulam of Ubaha Orodo, from the forest hideout. He added that the victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility, where he is receiving treatment and responding positively. Okoye conveyed Bosso's appreciation to the…

…a commercial bank. It is a specialised banking institution with a narrower mission to mobilise deposits, lend primarily to households and small businesses, and operate within strict prudential limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Deposits change the economics Payment businesses make money when customers mov…

…in 2020. He also served as managing director of Absa Tanzania before returning to Nairobi to succeed Jeremy Awori as chief executive of the Kenyan unit in 2023. The leadership transition marks Omari’s second stint as interim chief executive. He led the bank on an interim basis in 2022 after then Absa Kenya CEO, Jeremy…

…as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks. Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday and would return with another batch of evacuated Nigerians o…

…before a helpless nation that can only watch, wonder and wait. The spectacle recalls Robin Hood, England's legendary outlaw. In one of the medieval ballads, Robin invites the King to dinner. The King comes disguised as a humble monk. Before the meal begins, Robin raises his hunting horn and blows a single blast into th…

…for African travellers, including the millions of Nigerians who travel to Nairobi for business, tourism, trade, and education. The Kenyan citizen arriving at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, however, meets no such welcome. There is no ETA. There is no reduced fee. There is no matching gesture from the Nige…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has expressed optimism that Nigeria is on course to becoming one of the safest countries in Africa under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obidike said the President’s ongoing security reforms and strategic interventions dem…

Development in the Niger Delta must be tech-driven, and the drive must begin at home, the tech must have roots

…of Rivers State, a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor. For that reason, not many believed in his ability to deliver in that strategic office.…

…enforcing compliance," he added. Mr Ogbonna also called on local government chairmen to mobilise their people on clean-up days and strengthen supervision. Also speaking, the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment and member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. K…

…Earlier on Friday, Ibe called on NDC presidential candidate and his deputy, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and other opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 elections after the court ruling. He argued that opposition parties still had time to work together before the next presidential election and specifically mentio…

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has reacted to the Lokoja court ruling on the derecognition of the party, describing it as an unnecessary and serious setback to Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions. Obi, in a statement signed on Friday, said he received news of the j…

…to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. Relief teams from all over the world are also mobilising assistance, and pledges of foreign aid are pouring in. Earlier, Tribune Online reported that two powerful earthquakes rattled the coast of Venezuela, killing at least 164 persons, injuring 971 and destroying buildings in th…

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo.

…was physically assaulted and unlawfully detained. His camera was damaged, and his mobile phone was seized by armed police officers on the order of the former FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, at Eagle Square, Abuja, on August 1, 2024, while he was covering the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. The Court agr…

…generations. The governor further directed the Ministry of Health to immediately mobilise to implement the already approved renovation of the hospital and examine the requirements of medical equipment to the hospital to enhance healthcare service delivery. He said the facility serves the people of Dawakin Tofa, Riminga…

…calls by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as childish, undemocratic and a distraction from governance. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, fa…

…has berated the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, for calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu from office.Ohanaeze said it has taken cognizance of recent public commentary attributed to the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, in which he allegedly called fo…

…researchers develop a so-called iPhone jailbreak, a technique to hack into Apple's mobile operating system and remove all the restrictions the company puts on it. The release is also a reminder that while Apple has made iPhones extremely hard to hack, there are and will always be vulnerabilities that sophisticated hack…

…million equity raise, one of the largest funding rounds announced in Africa’s electric mobility sector. With the latest commitment, Spiro’s total disclosed funding now stands at about $557 million, cementing its position among the continent’s most heavily funded electric mobility companies. It also comes less than two…

…Occasion is the revered traditional ruler, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, the Obi of Onitsha, whose commitment to culture and scholarship continues to inspire generations. Other distinguished Special Guests of Honour include: Rt. Hon. Chidi Obeta (Member, House of Representatives); Justice Professor Peter Ume…