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The solid minerals sector has attracted over $800 million in foreign investment, driven by sweeping reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, recently highlighted the unprecedented progress in a detailed briefing, underscoring how these reforms are positioning Nigeria as a global hub for critical minerals like lithium….
Sierra Leone is facing a rapidly worsening mpox outbreak, with the country’s health ministry confirming 3,011 cases and 14 deaths as of May 24, 2025. This marks a nearly 50% surge in cases since May 13, when 2,045 cases and 11 deaths were reported, underscoring the alarming spread of the disease across the nation. As…
In a decisive blow against banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade Strike Group conducted a highly successful clearance operation on May 23, 2025, in the dense Shawu Forest, located in the Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity III, resulted…
In a bold move to cement its reputation as a leading global education hub, Hong Kong is significantly expanding opportunities for international students, offering a vibrant academic environment, enhanced scholarships, and relaxed work policies. The city’s proactive strategies, including doubling university quotas for non-local students and capitalizing on recent geopolitical shifts, position it as an…
In a bold move to reposition Nigeria’s public institutions and drive the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 distinguished individuals to lead critical federal agencies and commissions. Announced on May 24, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, this sweeping set…
In a bold and decisive move to curb the rampant issue of oil theft in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have struck a significant blow against illegal oil bunkering activities. Between May 12 and May 18, 2025, military operations in the oil-rich region successfully prevented the theft of…
A dramatic incident unfolded yesterday at Ilorin International Airport in Kwara State, Nigeria, when a Diamond training aircraft from the Aviation Training School crash-landed during a routine training exercise, leaving two occupants seriously injured. The accident, which occurred at approximately 5:28 PM local time on Runway 05, has sparked significant concern within the aviation community…
In a powerful rebuttal to growing concerns about Nigeria’s political landscape, Senate Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro has firmly dismissed fears that the country is on the brink of slipping into a one-party state. Speaking with conviction, Moro, who represents Benue South, emphasized the enduring strength of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a formidable…
In a bold and unequivocal declaration, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the Labour Party banner. The announcement, made in a compelling 7-minute, 16-second video circulating on the LP’s WhatsApp platform, has reignited political discourse and galvanized…
A shocking and violent knife attack rocked Hamburg Central Station, one of Germany’s busiest transportation hubs, on the evening of May 23, 2025, leaving at least 18 people injured, several in critical condition. The devastating incident, which unfolded during the bustling rush hour, has sent ripples of fear through the city and prompted a swift…
