No Threat Against Tinubu In 2027 — Gov Sani
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has said that contrary to opinions, the reported formation of a coalition party does not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu. He also said that it did not suggest that trouble was looming for the ruling All Progressives Congress. “I can tellContinue Reading
Thirteen Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities
Thirteen persons, mostly children and the elderly, were killed and houses burnt in Juwan and Manja communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State by suspected herdsmen. The deadly attack on Juwan in the Tangur District of Bokkos Local Government Area occurred on Thursday night, with tenContinue Reading
Minister rallies global stakeholders to support Nigeria’s IMO election bid
From left: Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation IMO, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez; Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola; ActingContinue Reading
INEC fires back at coalition over 2027 party registration delay
The Independent National Electoral Commission has told a coalition of political groups seeking to register a new party ahead of the 2027 general elections that no amount of public pressure or blackmail would override the need for strict compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements. The electoral body questioned the coalition’sContinue Reading
Trump To Make Iran War Decision In ‘Next Two Weeks’
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran within the next two weeks, as there is still a “substantial” chance of talks to end the conflict. Trump’s move to hit the pause button could open up space for diplomacy, after days ofContinue Reading
Killings: What We Are Witnessing In Benue Is Terrorism – Security Expert
A security analyst, Bulama Bukarti, has described the wave of violent attacks in Benue State as “acts of terrorism”, urging the Federal Government to officially designate them as such and respond with a counter-terrorism strategy. Bukarti, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today, dismissed the notion that the killings wereContinue Reading
Fidelity Bank to inject fresh N200bn capital for loan clearance
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has said it is concluding plans to raise additional sum of ₦200 billion through a Private Placement within the 2025 financial year, in line with efforts to achieve the new minimum regulatory capital requirement of ₦500 billion for banks with international authorisation. Recall thatContinue Reading
Lagos orders church building demolition after worshipers escaped death
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has ordered the demolition of the building housing a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, located in the Somolu area of the state, which was partially destroyed after a building that was under construction collapsed and fell on it. Frontline Reporters recallsContinue Reading
How Fidelity funds Nigeria’s onshore oil export facility for 50 years
Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe In a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production and export capabilities, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has facilitated the construction of the country’s first privately built and operated onshore crude export terminal in over 50 years. The terminal, located at theContinue Reading
US Won’t Kill Iran Supreme Leader ‘For Now’ — Trump
President Donald Trump dramatically stepped up his rhetoric against Iran’s supreme leader Tuesday, saying on social media that the United States knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is located but will not kill him “for now.” In another post, Trump also appeared to demand Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” as he fueled questionsContinue Reading