Nigerians marked the country’s 64th independence anniversary on Tuesday with widespread protests against worsening economic conditions, while President Bola Tinubu called for patience amid ongoing reforms. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators, leading to clashes in several areas.…
Nigeria is poised to approve ExxonMobil’s $1.28bn deal to sell its onshore assets to Seplat Energy in the coming days, following regulatory clearance, President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday. This move is expected to further signal Nigeria’s openness to investment…
ExxonMobil has announced significant progress on various energy initiatives across Africa, reinforcing its position as a key player in the continent’s energy sector. The multinational aims to boost energy security while maintaining an industry-leading low emissions intensity. In Mozambique, ExxonMobil…
NELSON Amenya recently sparked nationwide uproar after exposing secret negotiations for an Indian firm to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s main airport. The deal, involving India’s Adani Group, promised a $1.85bn investment but lacked transparency and invited…
FARAI Makamba, a 27-year-old student from Zimbabwe, has swapped his university books for travel documents, his passport, and cash—ready to leave Lebanon at a moment’s notice if needed. The situation in Beirut has become increasingly tense since he returned in…
THE US will admit 125,000 refugees in 2025, up from 100,000 this year, Washington announced on Monday. President Joe Biden has set such targets for each year of his administration under the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions. ‘Refugee resettlement exemplifies…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has praised Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal’s dedication and hard work, said that the conferment of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title on the Borno Central Senator marks a…
By Inusa Ndahi, Damaturu YOBE state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has urged Nigerians to support, cooperate and pray for the leadership of the country to succeed. He made the call on Tuesday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary…
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has addressed concerns regarding alleged civilian casualties resulting from a recent airstrike in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State. The airstrike, conducted on September 30, was carried out based on “credible intelligence from numerous…
THE controller general of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Haliru Nababa has been ordered to provide the CCTV footage of crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky’s stay in their facilities. The order was given to the CG of NCoS by the leadership…
