Written by LAGOS — AMIDST escalating issues within the nation’s security architecture, the Institute of Security Nigeria, ISN, has concluded plans to host its 18th international conference in Lagos, with top political office holders, security chieftains, diplomats, traditional rulers, academia and media practitioners in attendance. The conference, with the theme ‘Expanding frontiers of innovations in security enhancement … Continue reading “Buratai, Gambari, others to discuss nat’l security”
…Organisation wins LCCI Awards By Tunde Oso THE Japan External Trade Organisation’s (JETRO) participation at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair closed yesterday on a successful note, with the its pavilion attracting nearly 50,000 visitors over the 10-day event — one of the highest turnouts recorded by any foreign pavilion this year. The Trade Commissioner … Continue reading “Lagos Trade Fair: Japan external trade pavilion records 50,000 visitors”
…Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria By Nkiruka Nnorom (with agency reports) Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, includig Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, among others. The alarm … Continue reading “Pope warns against escalating violence, persecution of Christians in Nigeria”
By Chinedu Adonu ..Army threatens to take over locations of my palace, gov’s ancestral home —MONARCH The people of Owo, the hometown of Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, yesterday staged a peaceful protest over invasion of their community. The Nigerian Army, which carried out the invasion, also destroyed property and vowed to take over … Continue reading “Tension in Enugu community as Gov Mbah’s kinsmen protest alleged military invasion”
Germany swept past Slovakia and into the 2026 World Cup as Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for the third straight match in a thumping 6-0 win in Leipzig on Monday. The win put Germany through atop Group A and into next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Slovakia finished … Continue reading “Germany crush Slovakia to qualify for 2026 World Cup”
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday begged the Nigerian Armed Forces as a matter of urgency to launch an offensive attack on the terrorists’ safe haven in Tumbus, Mandara Hills and Sambisa Game to “end their madness”. Zulum made the appeal when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, paid him a … Continue reading “Borno gov begs military to launch offensive attack on terrorists’ Tumbus, others”
…As FIRS Honors Cement Company Again For the second year consecutively, leading Africa Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has been named as the most tax-paying compliant organization in Nigeria in 2025 by the tax authority, Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). The award was bestowed on Dangote Cement during the FIRS Special Day at the just … Continue reading “Dangote Cement Tops Nigeria’s Tax Compliance Chart for Second Consecutive Year”
Dangote clarifies: our 5.6% PMS price cut drives lower pump prices, not the suspension of 15% import tariffs on PMS and diesel The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s … Continue reading “Dangote refinery says its price reduction by 5.6% reduces pump prices and not FG’s suspension of 15% import tariff on PMS, Diesel”
Senior Political Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Demola Olarewaju, has reacted to the first interview of Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the PDP Chairman, describing it as a welcome development and a vindication of Atiku’s political stance. Reacting on his Twitter handle @DemolaRewaju said “…This for me is not only a vindication of our stance … Continue reading “Turaki Stance, a Welcome Development and a Vindication of Atiku’s Politics – Atiku Aide”
The Ooni of Ife and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Sunday formally presented a beaded crown to the newly installed Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba Jimoh Adebowale Adesoye Adetona I. The coronation ceremony, described as historic for the ancient Kwara community, reaffirmed … Continue reading “OONI PRESENTS BEADED CROWN TO NEW ELERIN OF ERIN-ILE IN KWARA STATE”