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A horrific tanker explosion in Enugu State on Saturday claimed the lives of 18 people, leaving 13 others injured. The devastating incident occurred at Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Udi Local Government Area around 11:30 am. The explosion was triggered when a fuel-laden tanker, descending a hill, collided …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The economic partnership between Nigeria and China has reached new heights, with the trade volume between the two nations surpassing $20 billion in 2024. This significant milestone was announced by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during the 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Abuja. According …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, has ordered the dissolution of the Shari’ah panel constituted by the state central mosque, citing concerns that it could lead to an avoidable crisis in society. The panel, which was inaugurated recently, aimed to provide arbitration based on Islamic jurisprudence, …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he will participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit. The summit, taking place on Monday and Tuesday, aims to advance ‘Mission 300,’ an initiative to provide electricity access to …