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United States President, Donald Trump, has dismissed the idea of running for vice president in 2028, rejecting suggestions from some of his supporters that the move could allow him to bypass constitutional term limits and return to the White House. Speaking to reporters…
Several people have been trapped after a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. at 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue…
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. The court had on October 24 adjourned till Monday, October 27, for Kanu…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 underage candidates (those who were less than 16 years old by September 2025), who successfully completed the comprehensive screening process established by the Board for exceptional admission.…
Mali has suspended schools and universities nationwide due to a severe fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports imposed by Islamist insurgents. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television that all education institutions would remain shut until…
The Bauchi State government has announced the appointment of Brigadier-General Marcus Kokko Yake (Rtd.) as the first Gung-Zaar of the newly established Zaar Chiefdom in the State. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Mrs Khadija Danladi Hassan Kobi,…
The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said that the lingering unrest in the South-East region can only end if the Federal Government creates one more state and release the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.…
Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido made the announcement on Monday in a post on his verified Facebook page, where he also revealed plans…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), declaring his mission to position Abuja as a prime destination for international investment and urban development partnerships. The minister landed in Dubai at…
William Shakespeare in his play “Henry IV, Part 2” wrote “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown”. It has become a popular idiomatic expression that accompanies leadership and relates to the vagaries of life. The president has made changes to the country’s security…
There is a web of confusion swirling around the Bola Tinubu presidency. On one hand, sources from within his government are telling the media that there was an attempted coup d’état against his government. At the same time, the defense establishment has come out to give half…
In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel today. Despite some historical shortfalls and present-day challenges, I believe the most difficult…
APM Terminals Apapa has donated vital medical equipment to the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre in Ebute Metta, Lagos, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving maternal health and supporting its host communities through Corporate Social Responsibility. Speaking at the…
The African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) shareholders have set an ambitious target of growing the bank’s balance sheet to $250 billion within 10 years. The president of Afreximbank George Elombi, said this in his inaugural speech in Cairo, Egypt, reaffirming his faith in…
The private sector operators have warned the National Assembly (NASS) not to weaken the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), even as they seek President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Speaking under the aegis of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), comprising…
Government leaders, private sector executives, development partners, academics, startups, and investors will attend the Innovation & Technology Summit (InnTech Summit 2025), scheduled for November 25, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. According to the…
One year after launching its landmark N1.2 billion, 10-Year Scholarship Programme to support education and youth development, OPay is set to host the Empowering Futures Conference 2025 on October 31 at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. The conference will bring together stakeholders…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the federal government to enact comprehensive legislation to give full legal backing to the proposed Nigeria First Policy, which aims to institutionalise local content, domestic production, and economic…
