Shettima to Represent Tinubu at BRICS Summit in India
Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, where Nigeria is expected to seek stronger economic and diplomatic ties with major international partners. The summit, scheduled for this weekend at Bharat Mandapam, will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries to […]
US House Committee Calls for New Security Reforms 25 Years After 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the US House Committee on Homeland Security has called for a new round of security reforms to address emerging threats, including terrorism, cyberattacks and the misuse of artificial intelligence. The committee made more than 20 recommendations in a report released Thursday, covering intelligence-sharing, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border […]
NBC Urges Broadcasters to Uphold Political Broadcasting Rules
By Safara Muhammad The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged broadcasters to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code when reporting political activities and producing political programmes. EMIRATE RADIO Internship reporter, Safara Muhammad reports that, the advice was given at a one day training exercise organized on Thursday by Emirate Radio 98.5FM […]
Peter Obi to Retain Tinubu’s FX Liberalisation if Elected
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, says he would retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s liberalised foreign exchange regime if elected president in 2027. Obi made the remarks during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, where he defended the decision by the Tinubu administration to allow the naira to float in 2023. […]
Sanwo-Olu: Dangote Refinery Shows Africa Can Build at Scale
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the Dangote Refinery as evidence that Africa has the capacity to deliver major projects on a global scale. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the Lagos-New York 2026 Learning Journey at the refinery in Lekki. The programme was hosted by the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the Forum of Young […]
INEC Uploads NDC’s New Logo After Court Order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the new logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to its official website, following a Federal High Court judgment directing the commission to recognise the party’s modified design. INEC also updated the NDC’s leadership details on its website. Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe is listed as National Chairman, […]
Kwara Ex-Commissioner Urges Sustained Investment in Education
A former Kwara State Commissioner for Education, Alhaja Ajoke Yusuf, has called for sustained commitment to the development of Nigeria’s education system, while reflecting on the changes the sector has undergone over the years. Yusuf made the remarks yesterday while appearing on Arinwoye, a weekly programme hosted by Fatimah Yusuf on Emirate 98.5 FM, Ilorin. […]
Court Orders INEC to Use NDC’s Modified Logo
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), according to the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson. Dickson, a former Bayelsa State governor, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X account, saying the […]
BREAKING: Ibrahim Taiwo Road Reopens After Kwara Fire Incident
The Kwara State Fire Service has announced that Ibrahim Taiwo Road, around the Stadium Complex Gate and Bekki & Sons Ltd. in Ilorin, is now safe and open to motorists following an earlier road incident. The Fire Service said its personnel have successfully brought the situation under control and concluded operations at the scene. In […]
BREAKING: Kwara Fire Service Warns Motorists After Gas Cylinder Crash
The Kwara State Fire Service has advised motorists to avoid part of Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Ilorin following a road crash involving two vehicles, one of which was reportedly carrying multiple 50kg cooking gas cylinders. The incident occurred around the Stadium Complex Gate and the frontage of Bekki & Sons Ltd., affecting motorists travelling […]
