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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
[3/12, 9:26 AM] rosewendy: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there are few remaining military targets for American forces inside the country. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump said U.S. operations had significantly weakened…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session at…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, France. The seven-time African champions delivered a commanding performance, dominating both ends of the court to underline their readiness…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has contained a midnight fire outbreak at De Bently Hotel in the Utako area of Abuja, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The incident occurred in a four-storey commercial building occupying an estimated 500 square metres, raising concerns among residents and business…
The Chief Executive Officer of Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, has warned that the ongoing Middle East war could trigger “catastrophic consequences” for global oil markets if disruptions to energy supply continue. Nasser raised the alarm while speaking during a media call to announce the company’s…
The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators, following concerns from stakeholders in the petroleum industry that the charges could disrupt critical operations. The directive was issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
Egypt has increased domestic fuel prices by as much as 30 percent, citing rising global energy pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. The price adjustments, announced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, affect gasoline, diesel…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during a security operation in Tse-Anka Community, Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was carried out during a confidence-building patrol…
Women who spend long days and sleepless nights in hospital wards caring for sick relatives have been described as unsung heroes whose sacrifices often go largely unnoticed. The Mandate Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, made the remark…
