
Ukraine war
ICC warrant: S. Africa offers Putin virtual presence at BRICS’ Jo’burg summit
After all the tough talks, the government of South Africa has finally made its choice to align with the international community which has issued warrant of arrest on President Vladimir...
Prigozhin had beaten contractors
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin had a man dubbed "The Teacher" who beat up employees, according to The Project. "The Teacher" beat up people who'd fallen out of favor in a...
NATO members pledge eternal support for Ukraine
The 31-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reaffirmed Ukraine's inherent right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. The declaration which...
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of planning nuclear scare
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, of planning a nuclear scare at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to deter...
Politics
Anabra Guber: APC to integrate Igbos to center in November – Ganduje
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdulahi Umar Ganduje, has promised that the party will connect Anambra state...
Ex LP Guber candidate in Bayelsa joins APC, says Tinubu behind all projects in my community, peace in Niger Delta
Immediate past Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri displays his membership slip of the APC after joining...
Guber Poll: Ganduje urges Anambra billionaires not to scatter APC with money
You must not your money to scatter our party ahead of the governorship primary fixed for April 5, 2025, the...
PDP Govs advises FG to take critical look at its macro-economic policies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, has stressed the urgent need for the Federal Government to critically revisit its...
For engaging in anti-party activities APC expels Aregbesola
The All Progressives Congress has announced the expulsion from the party, of a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State...
Business
Metro
‘I petitioned Police that led to Igboayaka’s arrest’, Ebonyi DC Coordinator reveals
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki The Coordinator of Ishielu North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Mr Emeka Odanwu, said he wrote the petition that led to the arrest of the factional...
Biodiversity: Shell, Bayelsa Govt unite to protect Taylor Creek Forest Reserve
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC Joint Venture) and the Bayelsa government say the are joining forces to conserve biodiversity of Taylor Creek Forest Reserve in Yenagoa...
Abia will never be known for bad roads again -Otti says …Flags off reconstruction, dualisation of Owerrinta-Umuikaa
Governor Alex Otti acknowledging cheers from the crowd during the flag-off ceremony From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has vowed that that state would never again...
Otti assures forgotten communities of provision of infrastructure
Governor Alex Otti addressing the crowd during the flag-off ceremony From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured people and communities denied road infrastructure and other...
Sports
Lagos to host E1 Boat Race Fiesta, as Sanwo-Olu meets former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba
…Governor receives water sport organisers, sponsors l-r: Co-founder/CEO, E1 powerboat racing, Rodi Basso; former Ivorian professional footballer, Didier Drogba; CEO, Fund for Export in Africa (Subsidiary of Afrexim Bank), Marlene...
40, 000-capacity, ultra-modern stadium to spring up in Umuahia, as govt promises to fix Enyimba Stadium soon
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has disclosed that the government has started building a 40, 000-capacity ultra-modern, global standard stadium in Umuahia, the State capital....
Bayelsa Govt., Samkay Athletic Club collaborates on talent discovery, nurture
The Government of Bayelsa is collaboration with Samkay Athletics Club on discovery and nurturing of budding talents from secondary schools across the state. They disclosed this on Monday, during a...
Anthony Joshua visits Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu received an autographed glove from former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, when he visited the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. January 1, 2025
Opinion
DAVOS 2025 and Nigeria’s Audacious Push for Growth
By Stanley Nkwocha In 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was striving to take a shot at the presidency, he...
Lighting up Africa: The Transformative Power of Mission 300
The NOOR Solar Complex in Ouarzazate, Morocco showcases one of Africa's largest solar power installations, demonstrating the region's commitment to...
Abia State on the Spotlight: An Insight Into 2025.
By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State. The National and Global attention on Abia...
Building a Stronger Nigeria through Health, Transparency, and Human Rights
By Ambassador Richard M. Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the...
The Ihekweme Charade: Buyer Beware
By Collins Ughalaa Fabian Ihekweme has one thing going for him, he is shameless. Throw him a bone, and he...
Entertainment
Heineken brings Rema’s Homecoming Tour to a Spectacular Finale in Lagos
Rema’s "Homecoming" tour was a whirlwind of energy, music, and unforgettable moments, but it was in Lagos, the grand finale,...
Nigerian Breweries unveils Legend Draught with a Glamorous Black and Gold Launch Party
Nigerian Breweries Plc, celebrated for its innovation in brewing, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Legend Draught, a...
Amstel Malta celebrates 30 years of excellence, introduces bold new sleek can design
Photo Story CaptionL-R: Emmanuel Oriakhi; Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Christiana Odiaka; Chrisemua and Sons Nigeria Limited, Ayodele Alabi; Head...
USAID partners with Ascend Studios to launch the African Creative Blueprint and strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry
Today, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced its latest strategic partnership with Ascend...
Uzodimma: Commissioner DJ Wysei is making Imo proud
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described Miss Ebere Patricia Iwuagwu popularly known in the entertainment world as Commissioner...
Education
E-Platform
Downloading DeepSeek in US to attract 20 years in prison, $100M fine
A newly introduced bill from Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is drawing attention for its unprecedented severity in restricting Chinese artificial intelligence (AI), specifically targeting technologies like DeepSeek. The bill, which...
Cyber attacks: EKEDC issues advisory to protect customers
Sopuruchi Onwuka Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has warned its customers of rising wave of cyber threats that comes with the increasing reliance on digital platforms for transactions and communications....
FG’ll soon increase telecoms tariffs but not by 100% – Minister
The Federal Government has hinted that the telecommunications tariffs will soon be increased , even as telecom subscribers had also urged telcos to consider alternatives to tariff hikes. The Minister...
Apple AI dares tech wizards to $1m breach challenge
Tech company, Apple, is going wild with a million dollars offer to any hacker, sorry security researcher, who is able to breach its top of the range safety of the...
Crime
‘I petitioned Police that led to Igboayaka’s arrest’, Ebonyi DC Coordinator reveals
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki The Coordinator of Ishielu North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Mr Emeka Odanwu, said he wrote...
Fleeing inmates rape over 165 women in Congo prison break
25,000 survivors of sexual violence treated across the DRC At least 165 women were raped by male inmates after a...
Abolore Lawal extradited to US, faces ‘sextortion’ scam charges
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Twenty four year old Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, who is indicted for alleged sex extortion scam...
Israeli hostage says Hamas tortured, raped her in captivity
Former Hamas hostage who detailed horrors of captivity said she was repeatedly tortured and raped by the terrorists after she...
Man, 35 in court over alleged assassination attempt on Oil Minister, Lokpobiri
A Magistrate Court sitting in Yenagoa on Monday remanded a 35 years old man, Susaine Morgan over the alleged attempt...
Insurance
Third-party motor insurance ‘vital safety net for all road users’ — AIICO
Leading underwriter in the country, AIICO has moved to educate motorists and vehicle owners alike on the benefits of the third-party insurance, as it described the policy as ' vital...
AIICO wins double honours at 2024 Almond Insurance Awards
AIICO Insurance Plc won two of the most prestigious honours at the just-concluded 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards, in Lagos as the company scooped the ‘Life Insurance Company of...
Foundation offers educational insurance to 56 indigent students Bayelsa, pledges to extend gesture
In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child and the 20th Anniversary of the Nice Esther for all Foundation (NEFAF), the Nice Esther for all Foundation and...
AIICO scoops multiple corporate awards, dedicates honours to ‘valued customers, clients’
AIICO Insurance Plc., and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr Babatunde Fajemirokun, weekend, bagged prestigious corporate awards for outstanding performance in the business sector of the country. Mr. Babatunde...
Interview
Money Market
Double Column Posts Subtitle
Access Bank appoints Uche Orji as independent Non-Executive Director
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc , effective from January 7, 2025, following...
Ecobank Super Reward Promo: Winners take home N42m in total prize money
CaptionHead, Consumer Products & Segments, Ecobank Nigeria, Victor Yalokwu; one of the lucky winners of N500,000.00 in quarterly draws category, Aminat Adefaka; Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Adeola Ogunyemi; Head,...
Access Bank Clinches THISDAY’s ‘Global Bank of the Year’ Award
Aig-Imoukhuede is Named ‘Titan of the Year’ Sopuruchi Onwuka The flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), Access Bank PLC, has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank...
Access Bank to host inaugural Africa Trade Conference
Sopuruchi Onwuka Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event aimed at accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Under the theme Empowering Africa Through...
Aviation
NIDCOM boss lauds ISDEVCOM for honouring AirPeace CEO with Humanitarian Award
Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the local organising committee Institute of Strategic and...
More incidents engulf American airspace
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Last year earned a prominent space in history for its high rate of aviation incidents,...
Govt, Nsulu land owners reach agreement on airport project, Joint Technical Committee inaugurated
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia A major breakthrough was recorded on Thursday, February 5, 2025 in the ongoing engagements over the...
US airline jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan...
176 escape death as fire razes Airbus A321 before flight
Some 176 people including 169 passengers and seven crew members escaped death by whiskers when an Airbus A321 plane operated...
Health/Living
Travel and hospitality
Abia, foreign firm plan 5-star hotel as govt. positions Aba as choice destination for commerce, confabs, tourism
L-R: Commissioner for Justice & Attorney-General, Mr Ikechukwu Ueannah, Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, Director-General, GADA, Mr Uche Ukeje...
Hong, LAMATA, FRSC, others honoured as 7th NTTS closes in Abuja
Corporate organisations, public sector agencies, as well as, deserving individuals with resounding contributions towards development of the transportation and tourism...
Keyamo, Musawa, others upbeat on transportation, tourism synergy, as 7th NTT summit kicks off
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, and his counterpart at the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism...
We’re committed to fostering partnerships for development of tourism in Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration's commitment to the development of the tourism and creative industry,...
Wiki-Imagine Lagos Webinar launches writing contest to preserve state’s cultural heritage
Wiki-Imagine Lagos Webinar, Thursday, gathered journalists, tourism experts, and cultural enthusiasts to explore role of journalism in promoting and...
Energy
NCDMB flaunts milestones to Army personnel
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, played host to a visiting team of ranking military officers from the Nigerian Army...
WAPCo scales down gas flow, begins major offshore pipeline maintenance
Pigging, inspection and valve replacement Sopuruchi Onwuka Operators of West Africa’s gas conduit corridor, the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo), has declared that gas flow in the 5,700...
Devil in the air: Aviation accidents spill fear into 2025
Sopuruchi Onwuka No one survived when an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, in what analysts record as the...
NCDMB pledges full utilization of oilfield service capabilities
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has restated its resolve to support for local service companies in creating jobs in the economy by providing them with greater...
International News
Trump’s Ukraine peace deal cracks NATO ranks
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected criticism on Thursday of Washington's negotiating strategy with Russia on the war in Ukraine...
Nigeria, Israel to strengthen bilateral ties through proposed joint commission
Nigeria and the State of Israel have indicated interest in establishing a joint commission that would drive and enhance their...
More incidents engulf American airspace
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Last year earned a prominent space in history for its high rate of aviation incidents,...
China initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US tariff measures
China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States in regard to new tariff measures applied by the United...
Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN bodies
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from a number of United Nations bodies, including...