By Elizabeth Ugbo The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to convene a national power retreat in Abuja to fix Nigeria’s electricity crisis, warning that unstable supply threatens industrial growth, job creation, and economic expansion. Dangote made this call at the national launch of the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Members of the Minority Caucus in Nigeria’s 10th House of Representatives have opposed moves to rescind key sections of the Electoral Act. The lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, walked out of plenary on Monday to protest proposed changes affecting electronic transmission of results and party primaries. They briefed journalists in […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – February 17, 2026: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday night. He was questioned earlier in the day in connection with alleged ₦432 billion financial misconduct during his tenure. EFCC Interrogates El-Rufai Over Misappropriation Allegations […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest mobile operator, has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Ltd., a leading telecommunications tower company, in an all-cash $6.2 billion transaction announced on Tuesday. The acquisition aims to strengthen MTN’s digital infrastructure and provide immediate returns to IHS shareholders. $8.50 Per Share Offers 239% Premium IHS Towers stated […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo In a groundbreaking announcement, boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr will face off in an exhibition match on April 25, 2026, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The event promises to thrill fans worldwide, reviving the spirit of historic African boxing showdowns. Fight Location Evokes Boxing History Kinshasa, formerly Zaire, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Office of the Accountant-General and the Auditor-General of the Federation to submit the consolidated financial statements and audited accounts of the Federal Government for 2023, 2024 and 2025 before October 2026, following an investigative hearing in Abuja over […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Air Vice Marshal Osichinaka Chiedu Ubadike has become the first serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to earn a professorship. The Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) conferred him with the title of Professor of Aerospace Engineering in Kaduna. The appointment recognizes his outstanding contributions to […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, a towering American civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, died on Tuesday morning at age 84, his family announced. He died surrounded by relatives after months of hospitalization for progressive supranuclear palsy, according to his organization, Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Long […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The City Boy Movement (CBM) confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja that Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, remains the official Director of the movement in Imo State, refuting claims of internal leadership changes. CBM Denies Internal Leadership Changes CBM Director-General, Francis Shoga, described reports suggesting a leadership review or parallel […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford could leave the club on loan next summer, as top Premier League sides like Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Newcastle express interest. Trafford, frustrated by limited playing time behind Gianluigi Donnarumma, wants a regular first-team role. City prefer a loan deal to maintain control over his future […]
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