A Democratic state lawmaker from Georgia endorsed President Trump’s reelection bid but does not plan to change political parties. State Rep. Vernon Jones, 59, announced his support for the president on Tuesday, citing Trump’s record on helping black people, military veterans, and farmers with his policies. âItâs very simple to me. President Trumpâs handling of […]
Read MoreThousands rallied against the Myanmar coup in Yangon Sunday, as an internet blackout failed to quash outrage over the militaryâs power grab from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. It was the second straight day of demonstrations in Myanmarâs largest city. Many were dressed in the signature red of Suu Kyiâs political party, the National […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), neutralised 16 ISWAP terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Borno State on February 9, 2026, following coordinated counter-offensives to dismantle terrorist networks and protect civilians. The operation involved soldiers working in synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, February 11, 2026 â Raymond Dokpesi Jr, Chairman of the Board of DAAR Communications Plc, apologised on Tuesday to Tony Akiotu and other former management members for how their exit was handled, while defending the leadership changes implemented after his fatherâs death. He made the remarks during a press briefing in […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA â The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, urged the immediate strengthening of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), warning that the armed forces lack sufficient manpower to sustain long-term security gains […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, concerns are mounting over the Senateâs role in shaping the countryâs electoral framework. At the centre of the controversy is the Electoral Act 2022, passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President, which critics say failed to clearly mandate the real-time electronic […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo United Nigeria Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world aviation practice by providing structured industrial training opportunities for engineering student, He outlines how eligible students will undergo hands-on training with the airline under the Student Industrial Work […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has confirmed he is open to joining any club after mutually terminating his contract with South African side Chippa United, a decision taken recently as he looks to secure the right sporting project for the next phase of his career. The 29-year-oldâs exit brings an end to […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday congratulated members of the Senate in Abuja following a Court of Appeal judgment that upheld the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted lawfully and within its constitutional powers in March 2025. Akpabio made the remarks at the commencement of an emergency […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Senate on Tuesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the dualisation of the Akwanga (Nasarawa State)âJos (Plateau)âBauchiâGombe highway, a long-awaited federal road project, following the award of the contract by the Federal Government, as disclosed during plenary in Abuja. The commendation came after a Point of Order was raised by […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Abuja, congratulated renowned oil magnate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor on his birthday, praising him for his outstanding contributions to business development and humanitarian service in Nigeria.Sir Offor is the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Group, one of West Africaâs leading […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has issued new guidance notes on the Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate (NCEC) to curb abuse in the oil and gas contracting process, warning that unmerited possession and misuse of the certificates during tendering cause delays and allow unqualified intermediaries into contracts. According to the […]
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