By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed the death of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, following a fierce encounter with troops of Operation FASAN YAMA. The news was made public by Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement released to reporters on Tuesday. According to the …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria and Rwanda have signed a landmark agreement to eliminate double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion on income taxes in a strategic move aimed at deepening economic ties and unlocking private sector-led investment across the continent. The bilateral treaty was signed on the sidelines of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on organised crime with the arrest of three notorious and wanted bandits/kidnappers. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated sting operation spanning parts of Abuja and Kaduna State. The operation, carried out on June 29, 2025, …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to lead by example in transitioning to clean energy by integrating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) into military logistics and establishing dedicated refuelling infrastructure across bases. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of over 80 CNG-powered vehicles at the …
By Esther Ososanya Afreximbank’s shareholders have appointed Dr George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September 2025. The announcement was made during the Bank’s 32nd Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 28, 2025. A Cameroonian national and seasoned executive, Dr Elombi has been with the …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified details surrounding the armed robbery incident that occurred in Zone E, Apo Resettlement, on June 23, 2025, cautioning against the spread of misinformation that could derail ongoing investigations. The development was made public via an official press release signed by the FCT Police …
By Esther Ososanya Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has revealed that he and fellow entertainers received only N10,000 per day for feeding while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. In a trending social media interview, the actor expressed deep disappointment over the current economic hardship, saying they …
By Esther Ososanya Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday staged a protest at the FCTA Secretariat in Area 11, Abuja, over what they described as persistent neglect of staff welfare and rights. The aggrieved workers, under the aegis of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), carried placards with bold inscriptions such …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet forecast early morning thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna States, while the rest of the northern region would …
By Esther Ososanya In a rare and striking speech at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings, Jason Miller, a top communication strategist and former senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, laid out a bold recalibration of U.S.-Africa trade relations, one grounded in what he called “partnerships over promises.” Addressing policymakers, industry leaders, and investors in …
