By Ayomide Otitoju Hama Amadou, Niger’s former prime minister and a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape, passed away at the age of 74 in Niamey, his family announced on Thursday. Known as “the Phoenix” for his ability to stage political comebacks, Amadou died overnight from Wednesday to Thursday after contracting malaria, according to…
People living in poverty are up to three times more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety compared to those with higher incomes, according to a United Nations report released on Thursday. The study, compiled by UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter, warns that modern,…
By Ayomide Otitoju A helicopter carrying personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) crashed on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred at 11:22 a.m. when the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Winds Aviation, took off from the Port Harcourt Military Base en route to the FPSO…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to shift from its consumption-based economy to a productivity-driven model to strengthen its trade contributions to the Commonwealth. Speaking at Liverpool John Moores University on Thursday as the guest speaker on “Harnessing the Commonwealth Advantage for Trade and Investment,” Obi stressed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a strategic partnership with a local downstream company to establish a natural gas distribution facility in Kogi State, with a capacity of 100 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd). This initiative aims to bolster the country’s natural gas infrastructure and enhance domestic supply….
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the arraignment of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, until November 14, following fresh 16-count charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The adjournment was granted after a request from the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s 2024 economic growth forecast due to challenges including low crude oil production and severe flooding. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF revised Nigeria’s growth prospects to 2.9%, down from its earlier projection of 3.3%. The downgrade is attributed to inflationary pressures, disruptions in agriculture…
By Ayomide Otitoju In response to mounting calls for a cabinet shake-up, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday dismissed five ministers, reassigned ten others, and nominated seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. This move comes months after many Nigerians expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the government in the face of rising inflation, economic hardship, and…
Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals on Wednesday, including five for drug trafficking, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The latest executions bring the total number carried out in the kingdom this year to 236, based on an AFP tally derived from official statements. Among those executed were four Yemeni citizens—Yahya Lutfullah, Ali Azib,…
