Year: 2024
President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for Culture Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has made significant appointments, naming eleven new Chief Executive Officers to head various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The appointments span across different regions of the country, with notable representation from various ethnic groups. The breakdown of the appointments reflects a diverse geographical spread, as follows:…
PRESIDENT TINUBU SECURES $600 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM MAERSK FOR NIGERIAN SEAPORT INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION
In a groundbreaking development, President Bola Tinubu has successfully secured a monumental investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics giant, A.P Moller-Maersk, aimed at expanding existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. The announcement came during a high-level meeting between President Tinubu and Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr….
Dangote Cement Records Record-Breaking Revenue in Q1 2024
Dangote Cement, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in the first quarter of 2024, with a turnover of N817 billion. This remarkable achievement underscores the company’s strong performance and resilience in the face of economic challenges. The surge in revenue was primarily propelled by a substantial 26.1% growth in output in…
NSCDC Mining Marshals Apprehend Four Chinese Nationals in Nasarawa State
In a daring operation, the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended four Chinese nationals at an unauthorized mining hotspot where lithium is being illicitly traded. The arrests took place in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to a statement released by the NSCDC Public Relations…
Tragedy Strikes Abeokuta: Gas Explosion Claims One Life, Destroys Properties
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sympathy for the victims of a devastating gas explosion that rocked the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital, around 5 pm today. According to reports, the incident occurred following a fire sparked by a lone accident involving a gas truck with the inscription Gasco Marine Bar…
Anambra State Police Command Arrests 16 Cultists, Declares 21 Wanted in Intensive Crackdown
Following the recent passage of the Anti-cultism bill by the Anambra House of Assembly, the Anambra State Police Command has launched a robust crackdown on cult-related violence, resulting in the arrest of 16 notorious cultists and the declaration of 21 others as wanted fugitives. These decisive actions were taken to curb the alarming trend of…
Bayern Munich Fans Rally Behind Thomas Tuchel in Petition to Retain Him as Head Coach
In a passionate display of support, Bayern Munich supporters have launched a petition urging the club to retain Thomas Tuchel as their head coach for the upcoming season. Tuchel, who is currently at the helm, has garnered immense backing from fans who believe that other candidates do not measure up to the 50-year-old’s caliber. Titled…
American International School of Abuja Refunds $760,910 Allegedly Paid by Yahaya Bello
In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of funds by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, the American International School of Abuja has transferred $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This refund comes out of the total sum of $845,852 in school fees that Bello is accused…
Emzor Pharmaceuticals to Establish Anti-Malarial API Facility in Ogun State, Nigeria
Emzor Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced plans to invest $23 million (over N25 billion) in the establishment of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Sagamu, Ogun State. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat the pervasive threat of malaria in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Once operational, the API facility will be…
Anambra State House of Assembly Passes Bill to Criminalize Secret Cultism
In a bid to tackle the menace of secret cultism and its related crimes, the Anambra State House of Assembly has approved a groundbreaking bill that imposes stringent penalties on offenders. The newly approved bill, which seeks to outlaw secret cultism and associated activities, comes with severe consequences for individuals involved in such clandestine groups….