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United States President Donald Trump and his former political ally, Elon Musk, have become at odds. Trump has reignited his feud with Musk, asserting that without subsidies, Musk’s current title as the wealthiest man in the world would likely belong to his home country, South Africa. Musk led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until […]
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared that it is not bothered in the least about moves by prominent opposition elements to join forces against the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. APC acting national chairman Ali Bukar Dalori said the coalition being contemplated by the opposition was not a threat to the ruling […]
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS) by N40, bringing the new price to N840 per litre. Also, with assurance of a steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery’s high-quality petroleum products across the country. This is as […]
Some of Africa’s most influential figures, including business mogul Aliko Dangote and Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, have been set to headline the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025, which kicks off this week in Kigali, Rwanda. The high-level event will unite leaders from across the continent to celebrate African excellence in business, […]
Nigeria’s democratic journey is at a critical juncture. The integrity of the electoral process, particularly the fair and efficient transmission of votes from polling units to collation centres, remains a significant concern in rebuilding and sustaining public trust. Elections and voting are fundamental to democratic governance, enabling citizens to exercise their right to choose leaders […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced a temporary suspension of SIM-related services across all mobile networks in the country due to ongoing migration to a new identity verification platform mandated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). ALTON, in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its chairman, Engr. […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Saint Lucia in education, culture, and technology. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Morne Fortune, Castries, on Tuesday, the fourth day of his State Visit to Saint Lucia. He engaged with […]
A United States federal jury deliberating in the high-profile criminal trial of music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has reached a verdict on four of the five counts against him but remained deadlocked on the most serious charge, the racketeering conspiracy. The jurors, in a note sent to the US District Judge overseeing the case, revealed […]
Former Senate President David Mark, and the immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have been chosen as interim national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. Consequently, Aregbesola has accepted the position through a letter of acceptance written to the leaders and stakeholders of the ADC on Tuesday. According to the […]
Nigeria at the Crossroads – A Nation Poised Between Extraction and Enablement Nigeria is not poor. It is poorly managed. This assertion, once whispered in policy circles, has now become an undeniable truth staring us in the face. With vast natural resources, a youthful and energetic population, a thriving informal economy, and a deep well […]