NEWS (Page 27)

ShareThe interruption to supplies of fertiliser and its key ingredients due to the war in Iran could cost up to ten billion meals a week globally and will hit poorest countries hardest, according to the boss of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser producers. Svein Tore Holsether, chief executive ofContinue Reading

ShareMaverick showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has eulogised former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s strength and agility at 89. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the all-time social activist celebrated the former president in a post on his social media page captioned, “Obj The grand wizard”Continue Reading

ShareThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has called on the residents and indigenous communities of the FCT to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure drive by ensuring a landslide victory for the President in the 2027 general elections. The Minister made this appeal on Thursday, AprilContinue Reading

Share  President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who steppedContinue Reading

ShareOil prices jumped to their highest since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. Brent crude rose by almost 7% to more than $126 (£94) a barrel at one point, before fallingContinue Reading

ShareDr Elizabeth Jack-Rich, an entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of ELIN Group, says Africa is central to the future of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy. Jack-Rich, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that the continent’s resource base and industrial potential would play aContinue Reading

ShareSecretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Dr Labaran Magaji has drummed support for Governor Abdullahi Sule’s preferred aspirant, Sen Aliyu Wadada and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Magaji stated this during a meeting with the Permanent Secretaries and Directors from Ministries, Agencies, and Departments, held separatelyContinue Reading

Share  Political associates and supporters of Senator Simon Bako Lalong have purchased and presented a senatorial nomination form to him, urging him to recontest for the Plateau South Senatorial seat. The presentation was made on behalf of the group by Hon. Sa’ad Bello, Commissioner representing Plateau State at the RevenueContinue Reading