Dangote Group has put in place a series of strategic technical partnerships to assist in the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The company said the collaborations mark a important step in its long term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and deepen Africa’s position in the global fertiliser market. However, Dangote Cement Plc has also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen community welfare through sustained social investment programmes in its host communities across Nigeria and pan-Africa. In a statement, Dangote Group stated:…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke says he is anticipating this weekend’s Premier League showdown with his former club Chelsea, describing the fixture as a meeting between “two top teams.” Madueke, who joined Arsenal after coming through Chelsea’s academy system, spoke to TNT Sports following the Gunners’ 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The win keeps Arsenal top of the table with 15 points and extends their strong early-season form. Madueke came on as a substitute before latching onto Riccardo Calafiori’s pass in the 69th minute to restore Arsenal’s lead. “I can’t wait!” he said when asked about facing…
The Presidency has officially revealed the foreign postings of the three non-career ambassadorial nominees recently forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The update was released on X by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, the nominees have been assigned to serve in three of Nigeria’s most strategic diplomatic missions the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Their postings, however, will take full effect only after confirmation by the Senate. “The postings will be finalised following Senate screening,” Onanuga stated. The three nominees announced by the Presidency are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, Retired Colonel Lateef…
President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of recent security breaches demand an urgent, coordinated response, adding that “the times require all hands on deck.” Under the new directive, the Nigeria Police Force (NPC) has been authorised to recruit an additional 20,000 officers, raising its ongoing recruitment drive to 50,000 personnel. The Nigerian…
The Nigerian Senate has adopted a resolution categorizing kidnapping as a form of terrorism and calling for amendments to the Terrorism Act to ensure the strictest punishment is applied. During Wednesday’s plenary session, senators agreed that any individual convicted of kidnapping should automatically face the death penalty once the law is revised. The decision shows growing concerns over the increasing rate of abductions in the country and the urgent need for stronger deterrent measures. “The resolution mandates that, upon conviction for kidnapping, the death penalty must be enforced,” the Senate stated. Lawmakers claims that this move is aimed at curbing…
The Senate on Wednesday dissolved its standing committees on Air Force, national security and intelligence with immediate effect. The lawmakers assured that new committees would be reconstituted within one week. Senate decision came after the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, expressed dissatisfaction with the committees’ oversight performance so far. The Upper Chamber further mandated chairmen of its standing committees on army, navy, defence, interior and police affairs to brief the senate within one week, during a closed-door session, on their ongoing efforts to reduce insecurity across the country and to justify their continued existence. Senate continued the investigation into the…
On Wednesday, Property and goods worth billions of naira were destroyed in a factory in Abubor Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Some of the properties destroyed in the factory were production machines, office equipment and other factory valuables. The mystery fire incident was said to have started in the early hours of Wednesday, at 5:50 am, destroying finished goods, goods still in production, vehicles, and other office equipment. An eyewitness, a resident near the factory who identified himself as Mr Obinna Okoye, said the fire took them by surprise, as they were still fast asleep when…
The Lagos State Police Command has Postponed an Egungun festival scheduled to hold in the Oregun area on Friday and Saturday, following security concerns and the circulation of threatening notices restricting residents’ movement. In a statement on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said several suspects had been arrested in connection with posters and social media messages warning residents to stay indoors during the planned festival. The suspects, who claimed to act under the name “Oje Parapo of Oregun,” were accused of distributing materials that infringed on citizens’ rights to movement, expression, and dignity. Adebisi said the publications were…
The Benue State Government has dismissed a circulating report alleging that Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia intends to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) after a purported “secret meeting” with Senator Iyorchia Ayu, describing the claim as a baseless fabrication. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, the government labelled the story as a “wicked, mischievous, and vicious smear campaign” crafted to divert the governor’s attention from governance and mislead the presidency for political gains. The government clarified that Governor Alia routinely visits elder statesmen and national figures without political or religious…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed that the creation of state police is “non-negotiable,” describing it as a key step in addressing rising insecurity across Nigeria. Abiodun made this known on Monday during his welcome address at the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting at his Iperu-Remo residence in Ogun State. He highlighted the collective resolve of Southern governors to tackle security challenges and economic pressures facing the region. The governor emphasized that community policing is central to effective security management, noting that threats are often first detected at the grassroots level. He…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the Federal Government’s handling of the recent abduction and release of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, warning that the development is not a security success but evidence that terrorists now operate as an “alternative government” in parts of the country. In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku criticised the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, over comments made on Arise News describing the girls’ freedom as a security achievement. Atiku stated the remarks were a “shameful attempt to whitewash a national tragedy and dress up…
A celebration Ceremony set on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Education, Kebbi state, Dr Halima Bande, formally handed over 24 rescued Maga School girls. The Commissioner confirmed that the girls she handed over were in very good health and were never molested by terrorists while they were in captivity. Bande added that since the time the school girls were abducted, the governor stayed back to ensure their rescue. “We can’t thank the governor enough for his doggedness. He has been restless and has lost sleep since then.” Speaking on behalf of the students’ parents, one Malam Illiyasu Garba thanked the governor…