President Bola Tinubu has delivered a strongly worded reform policy proposal to the United Nations, warning that the global body must embrace sweeping restructurings or face growing irrelevance. Tinubu criticized the organization’s record, pointing to ongoing human suffering in regions like the Middle East as “stains on our collective humanity.” The President emphasized that the UN’s credibility is being undermined by the gulf between its words and deeds. “When we speak of nuclear disarmament, the proliferation of small weapons, Security Council reform, fair access to trade and finance, and the conflicts and human suffering across the world, we must recognise…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced a significant reduction in crude losses, with a 90% drop over the past four years. According to the NUPRC, crude oil losses decreased from 102,900 barrels per day in 2021 to 9,600 barrels per day in 2025, the lowest level since 2009. The commission attributed this success to collaborative efforts with the Office of the National Security Adviser, the military, operators, and other stakeholders. “The commission has worked tirelessly with the Office of the National Security Adviser, the military, operators, and other stakeholders to reduce crude losses, and we are pleased with…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. This development is expected to transform blood glucose levels management, prevent diabetes-related complications, and end Nigeria’s reliance on imported insulin. The Chinese companies are in talks with Nigeria to build the facility, which will potentially position Nigeria as a hub for African medical biotechnology. According to Yu Dunhai, “Chinese companies are in talks with Nigeria to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility, potentially ending Nigeria’s reliance on imported insulin and positioning Nigeria as a hub for African medical biotechnology.”…
The US Treasury is engaged in discussions with Argentina regarding a potential $20 billion economic support package. The US Treasury is engaged in discussions with Argentina regarding a potential $20 billion economic support package. This development has boosted Argentina’s markets and provided a lift to the country’s administration. The proposed support package includes a $20 billion swap line between the US and Argentina, an agreement between two central banks to exchange currencies at a set rate for a specified period. This move is expected to ease market jitters and provide stability to Argentina’s economy. According to reports, the US Treasury…
The Federal Government has announced a major initiative to make technical education more accessible to students across the country. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, all Federal Technical Colleges will now offer tuition-free education. This move is aimed at promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a pathway to human capital development. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed that circulars reinforcing this policy be sent to all Federal Technical Colleges and parents. The Ministry has also established monitoring mechanisms to address any infractions swiftly. Parents are urged to report any illegal demands…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has issued a stern warning against the use of Azodie chemical dye in palm oil. According to NAFDAC, some marketers are adding this harmful substance to enhance the color of palm oil, posing a significant threat to public health. NAFDAC’s Zonal Director of the North Central Zone, Kenneth Azikwe, described the practice as a grave public health threat. “Marketers add Azodie to palm oil at night to make it appear redder, which poses health risks to consumers,” Azikwe said. He stressed that the agency would not tolerate such acts and pledged…
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to take stronger measures against impersonation scams on its platform. The government has given Meta until September 30, 2025, to comply, or face fines of up to S$1 million. According to the ministry, Meta needs to do more to prevent scams impersonating government officials. The directive requires Meta to deploy enhanced measures to detect and prevent scams. This includes using facial recognition technology to identify and remove scam advertisements, accounts, profiles, and business pages that impersonate key government officials. The company must also prioritize…
“Atiku Abubakar has begun strategic efforts to win over Yoruba voters as he sets his sights on the 2027 presidential election.” Atiku has pledged that the interests of the Yoruba people will be central to his policymaking if elected. He emphasized his long-standing bond with the South West, citing his marriage to his Ijesha-born wife, Titi, whom he wed in the 1970s. Atiku described his wife as his “Jewel of Inestimable Value” and noted that the Yoruba had always occupied a special place in his life, both personally and politically. “This is why the Yoruba, whether individually or collectively, have…
President Bola Tinubu has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, the immediate past Rivers State Administrator, to Aso Villa. Ibas arrived at the presidential villa around 5:50 pm on Wednesday, accompanied by Minister of Finance Wale Edun and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede. The meeting comes after the Rivers State House of Assembly resolved to investigate the state’s expenditure during Ibas’ six month tenure as administrator. The lawmakers aim to examine spending from the consolidated revenue fund for contract awards and other expenditures. According to the resolutions of the House, they want “to explore the process of knowing what transpired during…
Rescue operations have concluded successfully at the La Reliquia gold mine in Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia, where 23 miners were trapped underground after a collapse on Monday. The miners were rescued after spending 43 hours beneath the earth, emerging one by one from the shaft 80 meters underground to cheers from colleagues above ground. The rescue operation was conducted by the company’s emergency brigade with support from Colombia’s National Mining Agency. According to Catalina Escobar, spokesperson for the Antioquia department, “Contact has already been made with the miners, who indicated that they are safe and sound.” The miners received food, water,…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has refuted claims of N8.41 trillion oil theft, describing the report as misleading and lacking context. According to the NUPRC, the report’s methodology was flawed, using an unrealistic exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar to inflate figures. The commission emphasized that Nigeria’s official exchange rate was below N430 and averaged less than N600 per dollar between 2021 and mid 2023. The NUPRC attributed the sharp decline in crude losses to collaborative efforts with the Office of the National Security Adviser, the military, oil operators, and other stakeholders. Daily crude losses have dropped to 9,600…
The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, has resumed operations after a five month closure for an upgrade to international standards. The airport received its first flight on Wednesday, with an aircraft from the presidency landing safely at 9:14 am. This development comes ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit to Ibadan on Friday for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Governor Seyi Makinde had launched the airport upgrade project in September 2024, describing it as a key infrastructure to connect Oyo State to global markets and strengthen its economy. “The…