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At last, President Lai lands in Eswatini
By Olayinka Oyegbile Finally, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was able to make his scheduled trip to Eswatini, the only African country with which Taiwan has diplomatic relations. According to reports, the visit which should have been from April 22-26, 2026, was aborted because three Indian Ocean countries – Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar- revoked […]
Reps move to regulate location of gas stations nationwide
The House of Representatives has moved to enforce regulatory rules for location of gas stations across the country to prevent frequent explosions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Samuel Adedayo during plenary on Wednesday. Adedayo, who represents Apapa Federal Constituency in […]
We shall deepen ties with the UK, Tinubu declares as British Airways celebrates 90
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas. He gave the assurance when he met with a delegation from British Airways led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and the Commercial […]
Man sues wife over alleged infidelity
A married man, Daniel Samuel on Monday sued his wife Godiya Daniel to an Upper Customary court sitting at Daura Road, Kaduna over alleged infidelity. Samuel, who spoke through his counsel, D.D Tanakwot stated that he was contesting the defendant’s pregnancy as his wife had left him for a while before coming back. “We […]
Police in Benue arrest seven over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue State has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. Udeme said that the arrests were made during a coordinated joint […]
Abereke: Act now to stop ocean surge, oil spill, CAPPA tells govt
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The community has been besieged by recurring oil spills and ocean surges which have destroyed […]
CAPPA backs NAFDAC as stakeholders commit to sodium reduction regulations
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reiterated its support for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in the ongoing development of regulations aimed at protecting public health. This is coming as stakeholders rally behind sodium reduction policies. Akinbode Oluwafemi, CAPPA’s Executive Director, gave the assurance […]
Kwankwaso dumps own party, joins ADC
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). By this act, the former minister has dumped his own party which he founded and used as a vehicle to win Kano State in the 2023 elections. […]
