By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly declared that his loyalty lies with those who stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that governance is about rewarding support and delivering results. Wike made the statement on Thursday during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria's job market is increasingly testing the resilience of graduates and young professionals, with new reports highlighting three growing challenges: fake job adverts, unfair employment processes, and the infamous “experience trap.” In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, finance assistant administrative officer Bashir Ibrahim, tech entrepreneur Fred Johnson, and workplace commentator Olumuyiwa …
By Esther Ososanya The perception that soilless farming is too expensive is a myth that has long discouraged aspiring agripreneurs in Nigeria. But a closer look at the realities of modern agribusiness shows that the method is not only accessible but also highly profitable when executed strategically. Agronomist Peace Adaeze Anyaeriuba, hydroponics farmer and climate …
By Esther Ososanya French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine. Macron noted that beyond Ukraine, discussions touched on strengthening economic exchanges and expanding strategic partnerships between France and India. READ ALSO:Russia’s War in Ukraine …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight members of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group following the assault on a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, serving in the state. The dismissal came after a viral video showed armed operatives of the vigilante outfit, also known as Operation Udo Ga-Achi, brutalising …
By Esther Ososanya The Netherlands will send two Patriot air defence systems and 300 personnel to Poland to protect a key hub for military aid to Ukraine, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Thursday. The move comes just days after a Russian-made drone crashed into a cornfield in eastern Poland, sparking fires, shattering windows, …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested no fewer than 116 suspects, charging 27 to court for offences ranging from possession of illicit drugs to public nuisance, In a sweeping crackdown on drug dens across Abuja. The week-long raids, which began on August 1, stretched across notorious black spots in …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a coach on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) developed a hot axle some kilometres before arriving at Rigasa Station in Kaduna. NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, clarifying that the incident occurred on Wednesday …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) has called on security agencies to ensure those behind staged kidnappings are prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Nwoko decried the rising trend of self-orchestrated abductions, describing it as reckless and alien to the values of his constituency. …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its sweeping operation that dismantled a major foreign-led cybercrime network in Lagos, describing the move as a “historic breakthrough” in Nigeria’s fight against digital fraud. On December 10, 2024, EFCC operatives stormed a seven-story building …
