Expert Lauds Chinese Govt Over BRI Infrastructure In Nigeria

As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 10th-year anniversary this year, a Nigerian expert in international  affairs, Dr Austin Maho, has hailed the Chinese government  for introducing the massive global infrastructure  connectivity network that has boosted development in Nigeria and other

Visa Earmarks $100 Million Seeds For Generative AI Startups In Africa

The card payment corporation, Visa has unveiled a new $100 million initiative called Generative AI Ventures to invest in the next wave of businesses working to create generative AI applications and technology that will influence the future of commerce and payments. The initiative

Abia Govt Challenges Tinubu, IGP, Others To Probe Litigation Sponsorship Allegations Against Otti

The Abia State government has called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police, the Chief of Army Staff and the National Security Adviser to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations by some groups against Governor Alex Otti. Some

Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Nurse Now In Police Custody Over Mohbad’s Death

Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad passed away on September 12. The circumstances surrounding his demise were contentious, leading the Lagos State Police Command to initiate an inquiry to determine the cause of death. During this investigation, the police authorised the exhumation

APC Chieftain Warns Gov Otti To Steer Clear Imo Guber Poll

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Audu Shuaibu, on Wednesday, warned Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to steer clear of Imo State ahead of the November 11 governorship election. Otti had urged the incumbent governor, Hope Uzodimma, during a Labour Party

Report Any Officer Who Searches Your Phone, Says Police

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has advised Nigerians to report any officers who request to search their phones, saying the behaviour is considered unprofessional and a violation of personal privacy. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Force Public Relations

BREAKING: Kaduna Ministerial Nominee Collapses During Screening

There was palpable anxiety as Kaduna Ministerial nominee, Balarabe Lawal collapsed at the Senate plenary, while responding to questions at Senate screening on Wednesday. Lawal shortly after giving his educational background collapsed at the podium. His sudden collapse threw the plenary session into

Fee Increment: OAU Students Protest, Lock Down School Over Management’s Refusal To Make Concessions

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state Students have shut the Institution over the refusal of the management to reduce the recent hike in tuition. Led by the leadership of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Abbas Akinremi, the students shut the entrance gates in

Arewa Assembly Warns Blackmailers Over Attacks Against NNPCL Management, Petitions Police, DSS

The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has petitioned the Acting Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Security over what the group termed coordinated attacks against the top management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) especially its Group Chief Executive

Abia Police Command Accused Of Contempt, Disobedience Of Court Order, Yet To Release Suspect 2 Years After Arrest

The Abia State Police Command has been accused of disobeying a valid order of court with competent jurisdiction by refusing to release a man it arrested and detained since 2021. This is even as the family of the detained man has appealed to