The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to halt the proposed sale of Lafarge Cement to a Chinese investor, citing concerns over national security and economic sovereignty. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, who highlighted the strategic importance of Lafarge Cement to Nigeria’s …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office approaches, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to inaugurate several projects in Abuja. The projects, which include the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) and several interchanges, are expected to be …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to celebrate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, he will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session. The event aims to seek divine guidance, unity, and healing for Nigeria. According to Bayo Onanuga, …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the incident as “unacceptable” and vowed to take diplomatic action against the Chinese government. According to Tunji-Ojo, the Immigration officer …