What could a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine involve?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is “more inclined” towards a ceasefire but details of any potential deal remain scarce – including any concessions Kyiv or Moscow might be asked to make.
Month: August 2025
UNICEF Laments Decline In Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that a survey by the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) shows that rates of early breastfeeding initiation have declined from 42% in 2018 to 36% in 2023. In a presentation by the communication specialist, UNICEF, Enugu Field Office, Dr. Ijeoma Onuoha Ogwe, she said that exclusive […]
EFCC Arrests 14 Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in different locations around the state capital and its outskirts. Disclosing this to journalists in Uyo, yesterday, the senior official of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, […]
Hardship: Cleric Advocates Fasting
To cushion the prevailing hardship in the country, popular cleric and founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church (SRKC) in Akwa Ibom State, Apostle John Okoriko, has admonished Nigerians to dismiss the fear of being killed by hunger and starvation and embrace genuine fasting. Speaking during an on-the-spot, worldwide interview session in Eket, a local government […]
Lawmaker Gives WAEC 7-Day Ultimatum To Release Result Of 192,089 Candidates
The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Chinedu Ogah has issued a seven-day ultimatum to West African Examination Council (WAEC) to release the results of 192,089 candidates it withheld this year over alleged malpractice. He said if the examination body refuses to release the results after seven days, he […]
C/River Anti-Illegal Mining War Unshaken By IGP Detention
The chairman of the Cross River State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong, has vowed to sustain the clampdown on illegal mining activities in the state despite the Inspector General of Police (IGP) ‘s invitation, detention, and interrogation. The taskforce chairman made the vow yesterday in Calabar while giving insight on his recent invitation, detention, […]
Trump vowed to end Ukraine war in first 24 hours of his presidency – nearly 200 days in, could he be close?
Seven hours is a long time in US politics.
Drop In Telecom’s FDI To $80.78m Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Goals
The nation’s digital goals are currently threatened. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Capital Importation Report revealed that the telecommunications sector’s capital importation plummeted by a whopping 58 per cent year-on-year to just $80.78 million in Q1 2025. This alarming decline contrasts with the national trend, where total capital importation rose to $5.6 billion. More […]
Shrinking Industrial Base, Dominant Informal Sector Undermine Economic Growth, NESG Warns
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised serious concerns over the country’s weakening industrial capacity and the overwhelming dominance of the informal sector, warning that these structural deficiencies are threatening Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and development. Presenting findings from a new research study on Wednesday, the Group disclosed that despite several promises and policy […]
Bulls Extend Run, Equities Cap Hits N92trn On Renewed Investor Optimism
The Nigerian equities market yesterday extended its bullish run as sustained investor confidence drove market capitalisation to N92 trillion. This positive momentum underscores growing optimism around the resilience of market fundamentals and corporate earnings potential. As a result, the All-Share Index rose by 1,017.49 per cent, representing a gain of 0.70 per cent, to close […]