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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s prestigious Private Sector Investment Lab , describing it as a fitting recognition of his transformative contributions to Africa’s private sector. In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the billionaire businessman and President of the Dangote Group, stating that his inclusion in the global economic initiative is well-deserved. “The President describes the appointment as apt, given Dangote’s rich private sector experience, strategic investments, and many employment opportunities created through his Dangote Group,” the statement said. The World Bank announced Dangote’s appointment on Wednesday as part of a broader effort to expand the reach and impact of its Private Sector Investment Lab.  The Lab, established to harness private capital and scale up investment in developing economies, is entering a ...

  Business woman Mrs. Aisha Achimugu has said she honoured an invitation by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) . She thanked the anti-graft agency for its professionalism. Achimugu’s lawyers, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN) and Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), said in a statement that Achimumu arrived in Nigeria early Tuesday in response to the EFCC invitation of March 4 to assist in an ongoing investigation. The statement reads: “Mrs. Achimugu had been temporarily out of the country due to several other scheduled incidents when the EFCC issued its invitation.  “In line with her respect for lawful institutions and her sense of civic duty, she communicated openly and consistently with the EFCC during her time abroad.  “She formally wrote to the Commission twice on 5th and 12th March, 2025, clearly stating her commitment to return and make herself available to assist in the ongoing investigation at the earliest time. Both letters outlined April 28th and 29th, as her...

T he Jigawa State Police Command said it has launched a full investigation into a disturbing incident involving a newlywed groom and three of his friends, following the death of his wife just days after their wedding. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the incident occurred on April 26, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m. The Divisional Police Officer of Sule Tankarkar Division initiated the investigation after receiving a distressing report involving a 20-year-old groom, Auwal Abdulwahab, and his associates, Nura Basiru, Muttaka Lawan, and Hamisu Musa, all aged 20 and residents of Tungo village, Albasu District, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of the state. According to the police spokesperson, preliminary findings allege that the groom conspired with his friends to forcefully coerce his bride into non-consensual sexual activity within their matrimonial home. In the course of the incident, the bride reportedly raised the alarm but tragic...

  F ormer Governor of Jigawa State , Sule Lamido, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that the alleged misuse of federal agencies to suppress opposition parties could ultimately cause the collapse of his presidency. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, after being elected as a national delegate for the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress, Lamido expressed his concerns clearly. "The use of government institutions as tools for political persecution will not only tarnish the reputation of the presidency but could also lead to its undoing," Lamido warned. "What we are witnessing today is an abuse of power that is reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, and if unchecked, it will crumble under the weight of its own injustices." Lamido accused President Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically "weaponising" federal agencies to weaken political rivals ahead of the 2027 ele...

19 passengers in two fully loaded commercial buses have been taken hostage by suspected armed herdsmen at Jor community along the Adoka-Naka road, in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The incident occurred Thursday morning in separate ambushes at the same spot, just three kilometers from Naka town, the headquarters of Gwer West LGA. One of the vehicles was traveling from Akpa in Kogi State to Makurdi when it ran into an ambush by armed herders, while the other vehicle was en route from Makurdi to Lokoja in Kogi State and fell into the same ambush minutes later. The Ter Tyoshin and Chairman of the Gwer West Traditional Council, HRH Daniel Abomtse, confirmed the incident. He stated that each of the two vehicles had about 12 passengers on board, but an elderly woman, a breastfeeding woman, her two children, and a driver were not abducted. The spared passengers reported the incident to the Police Station, and they were later released to continue their journey. The Secre...

  US President, Donald Trump on Thursday refuted Chinese claims that no discussions have taken place to ease the ongoing trade war, saying trade talks between the US and China were underway. Trump debunked the claims while speaking to reporters. “They had a meeting this morning. It doesn’t matter who ‘they’ is. We may reveal it later, but they had meetings this morning, and we’ve been meeting with China,” he said. DAILY POST reports that China on Thursday, said  it had not held trade talks with Washington  despite repeated comments from the US government suggesting there had been engagement. “China and the United States have not conducted consultations or negotiations on tariffs, let alone reached an agreement,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters at a news briefing, calling reports of such information false news. Meanwhile, an official in the White House, speaking to reporters on the condition of anonymity, said lower level in-person talks as ...

T he recent “50501” protests, during which thousands of Americans rallied across all 50 states, mark a significant moment in the US’s political landscape. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War , the demonstrations highlight a growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership. The movement, named for its unifying theme of “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement,” underscores the increasing polarisation and civic engagement in the United States. Protesters carried signs reading “No Kings,” a symbolic nod to the Revolutionary War and a critique of perceived authoritarian tendencies in Trump’s governance. While the demonstrations were largely peaceful, a video shared by Representative Suhas Subramanyam showed a man holding a Trump sign aggressively confronting protesters, reflecting the tensions that continue to divide the nation. In Boston, the protests coincided with commemorations of the battles of Lexington and Concord, further ...

Primary school teachers and Area Council Workers under the joint unions of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NIT) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) staged a peaceful protest in the streets of Abuja, on Thursday. The demonstration was over non-payment of their minimum wage and other entitlements by the six area councils chairmen of the FCT.