Nigeria and the United Kingdom have sealed a £70 million steel supply agreement aimed at modernising key port infrastructure in Lagos, in a move expected to strengthen trade capacity and deepen economic ties between both countries. The deal, part of a broader £746 million redevelopment plan, will see British Steel provide about 120,000 tonnes of […]
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The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has fixed May 23 for its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the date is part of the party’s approved timetable
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Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, was officially sworn in for a second term during a ceremony at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. Soludo took the oath alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, in an event attended by several dignitaries. Among those present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents
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Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand continues to place pressure on its national grid. The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with officials of Togo’s national electricity utility. The visiting delegation
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Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said Nigeria is making progress under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President is doing his best to address the country’s challenges. Gowon spoke with journalists after paying a courtesy visit to the President at the State House Abuja, where he said he came
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More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Ofoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The defectors, drawn from the hometown of former Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced their decision on Thursday in Yenagoa, as PDP supporters switch allegiance to the ruling
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his performance in office justifies his bid for another term as governor ahead of the 2026 election. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ansar-u-Deen Society of Nigeria, Osun State Council, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Adeleke said his administration’s achievements across key
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The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed that the Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Chief Francis Igwe, is Mr Simbad Ogbuatu. Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed this on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late
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United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran must surrender unconditionally if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is to end, as the war continues to spread across several countries in the region. The demand came as fighting between Iran, Israel and their allies intensified, with missile and drone attacks reported across parts
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved postings for 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations, with 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors assigned to their respective duty posts. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this on Friday. The Senate had confirmed all 65 nominees
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