By Ayomide Otitoju Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, assuring that the policies are already producing positive results. In his Independence Day message on Tuesday, Akpabio congratulated citizens on the country’s 65th anniversary and praised their resilience amid ongoing economic challenges. “At…
By Ayomide Otitoju A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason. Kabila, 54, was accused of colluding with the M23 rebel group, which has seized large parts of eastern Congo with alleged support from Rwanda. He neither appeared in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful about a brighter future. In a statement issued by his media aide, Leke Baiyewu, Abbas reflected on Nigeria’s chequered history, noting that despite challenges, the years ahead hold prospects of…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa’s ambassador to France and former cabinet minister, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday outside a Paris hotel under circumstances now under investigation by French authorities. He was 58. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, Mthethwa had checked into a room on the 22nd floor of the high-rise…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the management of the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery to issue a public apology and reinstate more than 800 Nigerian workers recently dismissed by the company. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, said the refinery violated the workers’…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast at 7 a.m. on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. The broadcast will be aired live on Channels Television and other electronic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have announced significant progress in the creation of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank, an initiative designed to address the continent’s persistent energy financing shortfalls. Speaking at a workshop titled “Africa Energy Bank Take-Off – Bridging the Financing Gap for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Young innovators from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and Nigeria have unveiled groundbreaking STEM-driven solutions at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals, held in Cape Town. The competition, implemented by non-profit JA Africa, marked the conclusion of a year-long program featuring quizzes and innovation camps. The projects were presented during the ExxonMobil Foundation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Collaboration Group (ACG) will mark its 50th anniversary with a high-level Golden Jubilee celebration on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., bringing together global leaders, partners, and stakeholders to honor five decades of contributions to sustainable development. Held under the theme “ACG at 50: United in Collaboration, Transforming Development for…
