The Nigerian cement industry is on the brink of a significant transformation with the introduction of Dahiru Mangal’s Cement Plant in Moba, Kogi State. Valued at $1.5 billion, the plant’s capacity to produce 200 trucks of cement daily could dramatically alter the market by increasing supply and potentially driving down prices. The plant is expected […]
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Tragic Helicopter Crash in Australia: Pilot Killed, Hotel Evacuated
A helicopter on an unauthorized flight crashed into the roof of a hotel in Cairns, a popular tourist destination in northern Australia, early Monday morning, resulting in the death of the pilot and the evacuation of hundreds of hotel guests. According to Reuters, emergency crews responded around 2 a.m. local time (1600 GMT on Sunday) […]
Lagos Shines on Global Stage at Paris 2024 Olympics
Lagos State made a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics, hosting the Lagos Paris Olympics 2024 Esports and Sports Economy Roundtable. The event, organized by the Lagos State Sports Commission, took place at the Africa Station Doom, L’lle-Saint-Denis, in Paris, France. Under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers and Business Opportunities in Sports,” the roundtable […]
UNIBEN Bans Use of Hot Plates and Gas Cookers in Hostels to Cut Costs
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced a ban on the use of hot plates, ring boilers, and gas cookers in its hostels in an effort to reduce rising energy costs. This directive was issued in a circular signed by the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola. According to the circular, students who violate the new policy […]
Lagos Blue Line Increases Daily Trips to 72, Offers Off-Peak Fare Discountsj
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line is set to increase its daily trips from 54 to 72 starting today, according to a statement released by Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). The announcement was made on the agency’s X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday. With the new schedule, […]
“APC Moves to Reinstate Ali Ndume as Senate Chief Whip Following Apology”
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated discussions with the Senate leadership to potentially reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Senate Chief Whip. This comes a month after Ndume, who represents the Borno South Senatorial District, was removed from the position following his public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the APC. Ndume had […]
“Ibom Air Dismisses Allegations of Ticket Racketeering at Port Harcourt Station”
Akwa-Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has firmly denied allegations of ticket racketeering at its Port Harcourt station, describing the claims as unfounded and baseless. In a statement released by the airline’s General Manager of Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, on Monday in Uyo, the state capital, Ibom Air emphasized its commitment to strict ethical standards. […]
“El-Rufai’s Unheeded Warnings: A Reflection on Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis”
By Sonala Olumhense In March 2017, a remarkable memo sent seven months earlier to President Muhammadu Buhari leaked. It had been written by Nasir El-Rufai, the then Governor of Kaduna State and a member of the president’s inner circle, in September 2016. Hate or love Mr. El-Rufai, he is a brilliant man. His brilliance — […]
Exploring the Untapped Healing Powers of Aloe Vera Beyond Cosmetic Use”
About a week ago, an old acquaintance sent me an article written by someone who claimed to have cured his prostate problems by cooking and eating cassava. I became concerned immediately after reading the article because some people do not realize that not all cassava species can be cooked and eaten like yam. I spoke […]
Paul Kagame Sworn In for Fourth Term as President of Rwanda
On Sunday, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn in for his fourth term after winning a landslide victory in last month’s elections, securing over 99% of the vote. The inauguration ceremony, held at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, was attended by several dozen African heads of state and dignitaries. Kagame, who has led Rwanda […]