President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, who passed away on Thursday. Tinubu’s message was conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled “President Tinubu Mourns Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.” The …
Read More »CNPC Halts Construction at Agadem Oilfield Amid Security Concerns in Niger
A Chinese state-owned petroleum company has halted all construction activities at the Agadem oilfield in eastern Niger following “terrorist” attacks, as reported by AFP on Wednesday. The suspension follows a series of attacks on Niger’s oil infrastructure in recent months. These attacks include one claimed by rebels aiming to reinstate …
Read More »EU Launches Initiative to Enhance Teachers Skills in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has launched the second phase of its education programme, “Expand, Integrate, and Strengthen Systems (EISS),” aimed at enhancing the skills of Nigerian teachers. The programme was inaugurated in Abuja, where EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Samuela Isopi, stated that the phase, focused on teachers, …
Read More »Katsina Authorities Probe Hisbah Amid Torture, Murder Allegations
The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Umar, has initiated an investigation following a viral social media video allegedly showing Hisbah personnel torturing individuals. The probe was launched on Tuesday in response to growing public outcry against the Katsina State Hisbah Board’s activities, which many residents deem anti-social and a …
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