Written by The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, John Nwosu, has pledged to prioritise infrastructural development and environmental management if elected. Nwosu made the promise during his campaign visit to Ogidi, headquarters of Idemili North Local Government Area. The ADC campaign train received a rousing welcome from thousands of supporters … Continue reading “Anambra Poll: ADC Pledges Better Infrastructure, Environmental Reforms”
IN SHORT: Several social media posts claim Putin has called Nigeria a “British branch in Africa”. But there is no evidence that Putin made such a statement and Russia and Nigeria have continued peaceful diplomatic relations. Russian president Vladimir Putin has called Nigeria the “British branch in Africa”, and it’s for this reason he hasn’t … Continue reading “No proof Russian president Vladimir Putin called Nigeria ‘British branch in Africa’”
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has attributed Sunday’s Warri–Itakpe train derailment to vandalism along the rail tracks. Speaking on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Opeifa explained that the accident occurred despite recent maintenance work and security measures along the corridor. WWW.SEARCHNG.NG – READ ALSO: … Continue reading “Vandalism Caused Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment – NRC Managing Director”
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s threat to carry out military action in Nigeria following claims of a Christian genocide. Soludo said the security challenges in Nigeria go beyond a conflict between Muslims and Christians. Speaking during a media chat on Sunday, the governor stated … Continue reading “Africa Didn’t Invade America Over #BlackLivesMatter, Soludo Reacts To Trump’s Threat”
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has been accused of failing to enforce key provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly on sulphur limits, fuel quality standards, and regulatory frameworks guiding the oil market. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Kelvin Emmanuel, an Economist, alleged that the … Continue reading “Petrol: NMDPRA Failing On PIA Enforcement, Foreign Traders Dumping Substandard Products In Nigeria— Economist”
A consultant neurosurgeon, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State, has been kidnapped by Gunmen. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed and condemned the incident, describing it as deeply troubling and unacceptable. In a statement signed by the Minister of State for Health and … Continue reading “Gunmen Kidnap Consultant Neurosurgeon In Anambra”
Over 36,000 Sudanese civilians have fled towns and villages in the Kordofan region east of Darfur, the United Nations said, just over a week after paramilitary forces overran the city of El-Fasher. In recent weeks, the central Kordofan region — a strategic hinge between Sudan’s Darfur provinces and the Khartoum-Riverine heartland to the east — … Continue reading “Thousands Flee As Sudan Conflict Spreads East From Darfur – UN”
The Federal Government will end the sale of tickets in dollars by foreign airlines, soon, according to the President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Yinka Folami. This was revealed by Folami while speaking on a cultural and tourism programme in Lagos at the weekend. The Agencies’ president described the cross-border … Continue reading “FG To End Ticket Sales In Dollars By Foreign Airlines — NANTA Chair, Folami”
US President Donald Trump on Sunday repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over killings of Christians, after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue. Asked by reporters aboard Air Force One if he was considering US troops on the ground in Nigeria or air strikes, Trump replied: “Could … Continue reading “Ground Operation, Air Strikes Could Be Part Of US Attack In Nigeria – Trump”
Turkish inflation eased slightly in October, reaching 32.87 per cent — its lowest figure in nearly four years, official data showed on Monday after rising for the first time in more than a year. The annual figure had experienced a slight rebound in September to 33.29 per cent after 15 months of decline, with … Continue reading “Turkey Inflation Eases To Lowest Level Since 2021”