The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $254.76 million (€245 million) to support the construction of Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. The loan is aimed at providing financial support for the smooth progress of the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity. The Kano-Kaduna railway, with a total length of 203 kilometers, is a standard-gauge railway that will provide direct rail connectivity between…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that the cabal surrounding President Bola Tinubu is more powerful and dangerous than the one that operated during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, January 7, Dalung described Tinubu’s cabal as highly educated, ambitious, and refined, with a deep understanding of power dynamics, making them adept at manipulating governance and isolating the president.…

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has marked his 60th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to heading Africa’s largest energy company. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 8, Kyari, born January 8, 1965, expressed gratitude for the opportunities that led him from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) school pupil to leading…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as he marks his 60th birthday on January 8. In a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kyari as a “shining example of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Tinubu commended Kyari’s contributions to Nigeria’s…

By Alade Adisa A total of 16,343 students will graduate during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. She made this announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing on activities planned for the event. Among the graduating students, 561 will graduate with first-class honors, 3,910 with second-class upper honors, and 3,723 with second-class lower honors. In addition, the Director-General…

As the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, celebrates his 60th birthday today (Wednesday), attention has shifted to the expiration of his tenure and the possibility of an extension. Legal professionals and industry insiders have raised concerns about the adherence to the rule of law and transparency surrounding the matter. Kyari, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July…

The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concerns over a significant surge in reports of missing persons across the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the rise in missing persons cases is unprecedented, affecting individuals across all age groups. Odutola revealed that only a small fraction of missing persons have been found, while many others remain unaccounted for. This disturbing trend has prompted the police to urge residents…

The appointment of Éric Chelle, former Mali head coach and ex-manager of clubs such as GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran, as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Chelle’s appointment on Tuesday, making him the third man to lead the national team since Jose Peseiro resigned in March…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has rejected the Federal Government’s (FG) request to resume his trial, insisting that the presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, must withdraw from the case. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this development on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Justice Nyako’s earlier decision to recuse herself remains valid and binding. “Our position is based…

By Alade Adisa All is not well at the University of ABUJA, UNIABUJA, following the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi, as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution by the Governing Council. The petition was dated January 2, 2025, and sent through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, to the President . The professors urged Tinubu to nullify all decisions taken by the current…

A shocking discovery was made at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night when two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airways plane. The incident has left authorities and passengers stunned, and an investigation is underway to determine how the individuals accessed the aircraft. According to JetBlue, the bodies were discovered during a routine inspection after the plane landed. “The circumstances surrounding how they accessed…

An Ibadan High Court has set Tuesday, January 13, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the bail applications filed by Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, the CEO of Agidigbo FM and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan.   The three defendants are facing trial for their alleged involvement in a tragic stampede at a December funfair held at Islamic High School, which…