Acquisition of Saipem by Marconi a milestone for Nigeria content, says NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has described the recent acquisition of Saipem, an Italian oil servicing firm by Marconi NG EPC, as a major boost to the Nigerian Content drive. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in May 2025, a consortium of Nigerian investors acquired Saipem from its former owners […]
IHRD 2025: CAPPA Bemoans Deteriorating Rights Protection in Nigeria, Calls for End to Impunity
As the world marks International Human Rights Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has decried the deteriorating state of human-rights protection in Nigeria, blaming systemic governance failures for depriving many Nigerians of the dignity, security, and rights to which they are entitled by virtue of their humanity and citizenship. In a statement to mark […]
President felicitates Danjuma on his 88th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to General Theophilus Danjuma on his 88th birthday on December 9, 2025. He described the former Minister of Defence as a distinguished statesman and soldier with undivided loyalty. According to him, “General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), who turns 88th today, is a distinguished statesman, soldier, and […]
Tinubu greets Akpabio @63
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday. In a personally signed letter, the president described Akpabio as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people who has been unwavering in his commitment to building a better nation.” He wrote: “I rejoice with the […]
Mutfwang celebrates Gen. Danjuma at 88
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 88th birthday anniversary. This is contained in a congratulatory message by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, issued on Tuesday in Jos. Mufwang described Danjuma as a symbol of excellence, hope and a philanthropist […]
Police arraign man over alleged assault
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 36-year-old man, in Badagry Chief Magistrates’Court, Lagos over alleged assault charge. The defendant whose address is a unknown, is being charged with assault. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo told the Court that the defendant committed the offences on Nov. 28, […]
NYSC is your chance to really know Nigeria, Sani tells corps members
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged corps members to see their service year as a unique opportunity to understand Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to national unity and development. He gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2025 batch ‘C’ Orientation Course of the corps members deployed in the state on Tuesday in […]
Woman, 25, docked over alleged N4.5m fraud
A 25-year-old woman, Fathiat Olasunmade, on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, to charges of N4.5 million fraud brought against her by the police. The defendant whose address was not provided is standing trial on charges of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and stealing. She, however, pleaded not guilty […]
Surety in court for allegedly failing to produce suspect
The police on Tuesday dragged a 39-year-old man, Arinze Okereke, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, for allegedly failing to produce a suspect. Okereke is standing trial on charges bordering on perversion of justice. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp Adeshina Folaranmi, told the court that the defendant committed […]
Court remands teenager after pleading guilty to alleged stealing
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State, has remanded one Michael Sunday, 18, in prison after he pleaded guilty to alleged stealing of three Pelletier machine and other items valued N1.1 million. Sunday, of no fixed address, is being charged for stealing which he pleaded guilty to. The Prosecutor, ASP E.O. Adaraloye, told the court […]
