February 16, 2025
El-Rufai, Shehu Sani absent at APC mega rally, as Lawal claims party rented crowd
Former governor of Kaduna State and the estranged godfather of the incumbent governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai was absent from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, mega rally in Kafanchan, Kaduna South Senatorial District. The rally, which was well publicised, reportedly received over 22 prominent decampees from opposition political parties, amid a large turnout. Also, ex-Senator […]
2027: Nigerians will vote APC from top to bottom – Governor Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says that in the 2027 general elections, eligible voters would cast their votes for the All Progressives Congress, APC, “from top fo bottom”. The governor made the remark on Saturday during the mega rally at the Murtala Square where 50 political stalwarts defected to the ruling APC. According to […]
NDLEA Busts Trans-border Drug Cartel, Arrests 4 Members In Anambra, Nasarawa
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four of its members in intelligence-led operations during which multi-million-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of sienna buses heading to border towns were recovered. A statement by the Director, Media & Advocacy, […]
Visa denial: Stanley Uzochukwu calls on Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Gen Musa
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman, Stanel Group, and Founder, Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation has, in the spirit of patriotism, called on well-meaning Nigerians to unite and stand up in solidarity with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and Nigeria Armed Forces. Dr Uzochukwu made the call in a statement he personally signed on […]
Syrian stabs passersby, kills teenager, injures four in Austria
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker, on Saturday, stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people. The police made this known, adding that the suspected attacker had been arrested. A spokesperson for the police in the southern state of Carinthia, Rainer Dionisio, said […]
Gunfire, Looting In DR Congo City As Rebels Advance
Chaotic scenes unfolded yesterday in Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continued its offensive in the region. There were reports of sporadic gunfire and widespread looting in the city, including at a World Food Programme depot, with residents sheltering in their homes. It followed conflicting reports about whether the […]
Rights Violations: ECOWAS Court Dismisses NGOs Case Against Nigerian Govt
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared the case of alleged human rights violations brought by two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) inadmissible, citing their lack of capacity to initiate a public interest lawsuit. In a judgment delivered by Hon Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma, on Friday, February 14, […]
Portfolio Investment In Equities Surge To N5.59trn
The total portfolio investments from both domestic and foreign investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) hit N5.587 trillion for the year 2024. This was revealed in the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment report for December 2024. Monthly, NGX polls trading figures from market operators on their Domestic and The Exchange experienced a significant […]
Oil Traders Turn To Africa As US Sanctions On Russia Disrupts Market
Oil traders are looking towards Africa and the Middle East to buy crude oil after tightened US sanctions on Moscow disrupts roaring trade in discounted Russian oil to China and India. The new turn of events is reviving demand for Middle Eastern and African crudes, roiling shipping markets and driving up oil prices. A seller […]
Customs Intercepts 21,582 Tonnes Of Pangolin Scales In 3 Years
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 21,582 tonnes of pangolin scales from traffickers since July 2021. Wildlife Africa, made this known on Saturday in an event to commemorate the World Pangolin Day celebration, the group applauded the service and its partners, saying the service has conducted 16 operations, 35 arrests and 12 convictions. The firm, […]