Tinubu Posts Four Ambassador-Designates to France, US, UK, Turkey
BY GODWIN OBI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to France, the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey, from the list of nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. The approval was announced on today in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to theContinue Reading
Tinubu approves incentives to unlock jobs, FX inflows from Shell’s Bonga Southwest project
By Frontline Reporters President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell Plc and its partners, in a move aimed at unlocking jobs, boosting foreign-exchange inflows and accelerating new capital investment in Nigeria’s energy sector.Continue Reading
Maritime Editors Chart Bold 2026 Media Agenda to Power Blue Economy, Boost GDP
BY GODWIN OBIDetermined to help reposition Nigeria’s economy through the vast opportunities of its waters, the League of Maritime Editors has unveiled an ambitious 2026 media agenda aimed at accelerating growth in the marine and blue economy and strengthening its contribution to national GDP.The League, a coalition of senior maritimeContinue Reading
Ketare Monarch Extols Virtues of Late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Bags NUJ Honour
Right The Kanwan Katsina District Head Ketare Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni receiving the award of honour from the officials of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Katsina State Council in Katsina The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has extolled the enduring virtues ofContinue Reading
APC Stalwart Akagburuonye Urges Integrity in Politics, Recounts Foiled Assassination Plot
Chief Barr. Akagburuonye BY GODWIN OBI A leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State and renowned estate developer, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has issued a stern call to politicians and business leaders to honour agreements, respect human life, and conduct their affairs with the fearContinue Reading
FG Raises University Allocations After 40% Pay Increase for Lecturers
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Budgetary allocations for personnel costs in federal universities have risen significantly following the Federal Government’s approval of a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff and the introduction of new and enhanced allowance packages. An analysis of the Federal Government’s 2026 budget estimates shows that personnelContinue Reading
Court Halts Fubara Impeachment as Rivers Political Crisis Deepens
BY GODWIN OBI A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area has issued an interim injunction halting further action on the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. The court restrained the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, alongsideContinue Reading
Bello Turji’s Threats Force Sokoto Families to Flee to Niger Republic
Renewed threats by gunmen loyal to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji have forced residents of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State to abandon their homes, with many risking dangerous journeys into neighbouring Niger Republic. The exodus began last Friday after Turji allegedly issued fresh warnings to communities around Tidibali,Continue Reading
Customs, NDLEA Foil Major Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seize 30.1kg Cocaine at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the seizure of 30.1 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The illicit drugs, packaged in 30 slabs,Continue Reading
EU Removes Nigeria from Financial Crime High-Risk List
BY GODWIN OBI The European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing, a move expected to ease cross-border financial transactions and boost investor confidence. The update, published on the European Commission’s website, follows Nigeria’s removal from the Financial ActionContinue Reading