President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder and President of the Dangote Group, on his birthday. The President celebrates the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on the continent. President Tinubu commends Alhaji Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrialisation effort, noting how his ventures—from cement manufacturing to agriculture and the groundbreaking Dangote Refinery—have bolstered the national ambition for self-sufficiency and created thousands of jobs. Beyond commerce, the President extols Dangote’s philanthropy, mainly through the Dangote Foundation, which has uplifted millions of underprivileged…
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By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau A high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP), led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Wednesday, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to discuss key developments within the party. A statement posted on the Commission’s social media handle, X (formerly Twitter) said that during the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership just as he noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the LP’s current structure.…
By Fred Itua At every defining moment in a nation’s journey, the call to give account of stewardship becomes not just necessary but inevitable. This duty is more profound for those whom providence has favoured to sit at the helm, guiding the affairs of the state and shaping the future of the people. In 1989, the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, published Because I Am Involved, a 208-page introspective chronicle that offered a gripping account of his political convictions, nationalist ideals, reflections on Nigeria’s unrealised potentials, and the personal sacrifices he made for a country he so deeply loved.…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the demolition of two mosques in Ekiti State. The Islamic human rights organization described the action as an onslaught on Islam in the State. Two mosques were pulled down in Aramoko. While no explanation was given for demolishing the first one, the second was pulled down to give way for a market which is a constituency project of the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. The group queried the Senate Leader for embarking on war against Muslims in Ekiti State as his constituency project. MURIC charged the politician to reach out to the Muslim community…
Nigerian basketball league champions Rivers Hoopers tipped off their Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 season in emphatic style, cruising to an 81–60 victory over Mali’s Stade Malien in their opening game of the Kalahari Conference. The Port Harcourt-based team delivered a statement performance powered by Kelvin Amayo, who led all Hoopers scorers with 19 points and 2 assists, while Maduc Akec put up a commanding double-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. New signing Raphiael Putney added 14 points, while Maxi Munanga contributed 11 points and 4 assists as the KingsMen showed depth, defensive organization, and cohesion throughout…
***As Beyond Limits, Solution romp into round of 16 By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Apparently living up to its unpredictable nature, the 2025 President Federation Cup competition has thrown up some upsets as three Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Wednesday, fell to clubs in the nation’s second division league called the Nigerian National League (NNL) in the Round 32 ties. Reigning NNL champions, Beyond Limits set the biggest upset of the campaign so far this season as they bundled out NPFL top club Rivers United by 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo state. Also, in Aba,…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), have signed a Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) agreement amounting to $174,585,000m for industrial development of the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning (BEP) Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu who signed on behalf of the Federal Government, noted that the partnership which is for a period of four years, 2024-2028, marks a milestone in the government’s and UNIDO’s efforts to strengthen industrial growth, create jobs and drive economic transformation. According to the Minister, “through this initiative, we aim to enhance Nigeria’s industrial…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wednesday, departed for Paris, France, on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year. Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria reporting a significant increase in net foreign exchange reserves…
Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi, following credible intelligence. Operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incidents Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had on Monday in Kano State, during a condolence visit, revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing. Governor Okpebholo who visited the State to condole with…
By Andrew Abah The Director General of the National Sports Commission Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed shock with the sudden demise of the President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Abdullahi Saidu. The DG said the death of the Taekwondo boss is a big loss not only to the Taekwondo family but the entire Sports Sector. ” Alhaji Saidu was an astute Sports administrator and a passionate Sports man who has contributed so much to the growth of Taekwondo in the Country”. ” It’s a sad day for our Sports and Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu will be greatly missed by the Sports…