IN early 2023, Caroline Ikendi faced a life-threatening situation after undergoing an emergency Caesarean section to remove a stillborn baby and save her two preterm infants. One of the babies had only a 2 percent chance of survival, and without…
IN a significant move to expand the continental oil market, Africa’s largest independent refiner, the Dangote Refinery, has begun exporting its first jet fuel to Europe. Nigerian media reported on Saturday that a total of 45,000 metric tons of jet fuel is…
NIGERIA is cracking down on illegal mining activities, with recent arrests of dozens of unlicensed miners accused of stealing lithium, a critical mineral for electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown highlights Nigeria’s effort to regulate its mining…
A suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory after spending 27 months in detention. Kyari was detained following his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National…
President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for prioritising the welfare of workers in the State and increasing the minimum wage of workers to N70,000, which is the highest…
ONE of the elders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Port Harcourt Zone, Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack (JP) has admonished the leadership of the parent body especially the General…
What to know about the federal gun trial Hunter Biden is set to stand trial Monday on felony gun charges in a historic case that could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. This is the first time in American history…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Football Club, EFCC, FC, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after beating Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi State in a game that ended 0-1. The crucial win marks the first time in history that a…
Africa stands at the forefront of global youth demographics, boasting over 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. Recognizing the pivotal role of young entrepreneurs in propelling economic progress, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy…
THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF has sought the assistance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to stem the tide of forgery of its certificates by fraudulent companies and individuals for the purpose of securing contracts. The…
