SOME determined constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District on Thursday vowed never to back down on the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. Rather, they insisted that they would fine-tune the process. The constituents, in a statement issued on Thursday by Salihu Habib, said there was …
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THE Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has commended the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo. Oba Ewuare made the commendation during a solidarity visit by Gov Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin. Oba Ewuare described the governor as …
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THE Federal Government says it is committed to bridging the language gap between Nigeria and Bénin Republic in order to deepen diplomatic engagements and facilitate trade between the two countries. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kauthar Gwarzo, Principal Information and Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday arrived Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu on the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary. On arrival, Shettima inspected a Guard of Honour at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in Dakar. He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca …
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THE former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the …
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ETHIOPIAN Airlines has made its debut in the premium aviation market with the launch of its first VIP-configured aircraft — a Boeing 737-800 Business Jet. The aircraft, revealed in mid-March, marks a bold step into the luxury charter space as the airline seeks to diversify its services and cater to Africa’s growing community …
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GHANA has officially commissioned West Africa’s largest floating solar power plant, a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The 5-megawatt facility, located on the Black Volta River, was developed by Ghanaian engineers at the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and is now fully operational. The innovative …
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AFRICAN countries rich in natural resources are expanding cooperation with global partners to strengthen mining value chains, in a bid to fast-track economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. From gold and copper to lithium and diamonds, mining is becoming a key pillar in national strategies to boost revenue and …
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THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), has announced that his administration is preparing a new state budget in response to the Supreme Court’s recent declaration. Ibas shared this development during a meeting with a delegation from the Rivers Caucus of the National Assembly at the Government …
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THE Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has announced a planned peaceful protest for Monday, April 7, 2025, in response to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. The protest, scheduled to take place at Isaac Boro Park from 7:00am, aimed to demand the restoration …
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