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Saturday, 26 April 2025

Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has Pope Francis, who died on Monday morning as a shepherd of the most vulnerable who worked for a better and united world.Atiku in a statement said: “It is with a heart heavy with sorrow…

Pope Francis Dies At 88

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.According to Vatican News, he died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,…

SEC To Clampdown On Influencers, Bloggers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to influencers and bloggers, cautioning them against promoting unregistered investment schemes.The Commission emphasized that it is working closely with law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…

Ighodalo Celebrates Chief Ikimi At 81

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm felicitations to Chief Tom Ikimi, the Oduma of Esan land on his 81 birthday anniversary, describing him as “a…

Easter: Ighodalo Greets Edo People, Urges Unity, Hope

Frontline politician and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm greetings to the people of Edo State in particular and Nigerians in general as Christians across…

CVFF Disbursement: Shipowners Laud Oyetola, Urges Due Process

Indigenous shipowners have commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over his recent directive to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety (NIMASA) to begin the process for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).The Minister…

Easter: Fubara Seeks Reconciliation, Support For Tinubu

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to embrace peace, unity, and collective commitment to building a stronger state. In his Easter message released on Saturday, Fubara described the season as one…

CBN, NGX Group Showcase Nigeria’s Reform At Nasdaq, New York

AS part of measures to woo global capital and enhance investor’s confidence, Nigeria’s top financial leaders presented a unified front at a strategic investment forum hosted at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. The event, held on Thursday, April 17,…

KLT Customs Command Attains 61 Per Cent Increase In 2025 Q1 Revenue

For the first quarter (QI), 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command recorded 61% increase in revenue generation while also intensifying efforts against illicit imports.Briefing Journalists, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joy Edelduok, disclosed…

FG Urges Stronger Synergy Among MDAs

The Federal Government (FG) through Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government, as well as members of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), to deepen collaboration in order to foster a more…

Three NDLEA Officers Shot In Abuja

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on…

Maersk Boosts West Africa’s Supply Chains, Inaugurates New Warehouse

Maersk has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Senegal.A statement explained that the new facility highlights Maersk’s commitment to developing and enhancing logistics infrastructure across West Africa.The facility’s strategic location provides multiple benefits for customers, including proximity to end…