Sudanese authorities showcased 570 recovered ancient artefacts at a ceremony in Port Sudan on Tuesday, celebrating the return of priceless items stolen from the National Museum in Khartoum during the early days of the ongoing civil war. The museum was looted and badly damaged after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized Khartoum. Only the …
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria to divest its entire 10 per cent non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) licences in Nigeria. The parent company, TotalEnergies, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 14, revealing that the company has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Vaaris for the divestment. According to TotalEnergies, …
France saw quieter streets on Wednesday morning as farmers began clearing their tractors from Paris, but tensions flared in Toulouse as protests continued over economic pressures and the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Tractors that had surrounded the National Assembly since Tuesday morning were driven out before sunrise. The vehicles were operated by members of FNSEA …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of the former First Lady of Ogun State, Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabanjo, who passed away at the age of 101. Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, died on Monday, January 12, 2026. In a condolence message released …
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the establishment of new lithium processing and gold refining plants is positioning Nigeria as a leading minerals hub in Africa. Speaking ahead of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Alake said the projects mark a shift from exporting raw minerals to value-added processing, which will …
The Federal Government has hired a United States-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, in a $9 million contract to help communicate its efforts at protecting Christian communities in Nigeria to the US government. The contract was executed through Aster Legal, a Kaduna-based law firm, on behalf of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Documents filed with …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, following a protest against insecurity that turned violent on Saturday. The demonstration, initially peaceful, was reportedly hijacked by suspected hoodlums, leading to the blockage of major roads and attacks on traders. The palace of Zaiki …
The Lagos State Government plans to introduce electric-powered boats into the LAGFERRY fleet before the end of the year. The move aims to lower transport fares and advance sustainable mobility across the state. The announcement was made by Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, Managing Director of LAGFERRY, in a statement shared on the state government’s official X …
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has criticised the internet shutdown imposed in Uganda ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing it as a major setback for digital rights. The digital advocacy group also faulted restrictions on media coverage of protests and demonstrations in a statement it issued on Wednesday, January 14. “These actions constitute serious violations of digital …
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms have exposed him to threats against his personal safety. Oyedele disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at a governance colloquium organised to mark the 50th birthday of Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, Special …
