Author: Lawan

Gold oil pricesOil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported “extensive” damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies. The price of European gas also jumped 35 percent after Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar’s huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli strike Wednesday on Iran’s South Pars gas field. US President Donald Trump — whose country started the war alongside Israel with their joint attack on Iran on February 28 — said Washington did not know about the strike on South Pars, part of…

Abimbola Agbebiyi, a former TVC News correspondent who covered the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been appointed Director of Media and Publicity for RTIFN Lagos State. Agbebiyi announced her appointment on her Facebook page, describing the role as a call to service rather than a ceremonial title. An experienced journalist, she has covered multiple beats, including the Lagos Assembly, before exiting active newsroom practice.Expressing appreciation for the recognition, She emphasised her commitment to effective public engagement, noting that the position comes with significant responsibility. “This is not just a title, it is a responsibility. I remain committed to building…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced special train service arrangements to ease passenger movement during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the Corporation said additional trips and increased capacity have been deployed across major corridors to meet the expected surge in travel demand. On the Lagos–Ibadan corridor, three special trips will operate on Thursday, March 19, from both Ebute Metta and Moniya stations, after which services will return to the regular timetable. Similarly, on the Abuja–Kaduna route, two trips are scheduled for Thursday, while three daily trips will run from…

King Charles III has praised the growing influence of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, saying people of Nigerian heritage are now “at the heart of British life” and contributing significantly across multiple sectors.The monarch made the remarks on Wednesday during a state banquet held at Windsor Castle in honour of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Welcoming the Nigerian leader and his wife, King Charles expressed appreciation for their visit during the holy month of Ramadan, extending goodwill and wishing Muslims peace and blessings. Reflecting on his visits to Nigeria, the King noted the country’s rapid transformation, describing…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to deepen, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to shared values, cooperation, and mutual progress. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday during a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Addressing distinguished guests, including Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, the Nigerian leader described the occasion as historic, noting that he was the first Nigerian president to speak at Windsor Castle. He emphasised that Nigeria and the UK share deep historical ties and…

Kano State Government said it was in possession of a credible intelligence of a plot by some individuals to create confusion and instigate a breakdown of law and order in the state during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, however, assured that the government was on top of the situation and was committed to a peaceful celebration of the religious occasion in the state. The statement explained that in view of the situation and after due consultations with the Kano Emirate Council and other key stakeholders, the government has come up…

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has joined the Labour Party (LP) and declared her interest in vying for the party’s ticket for the Imo East senatorial district election in 2027. Anyanwu-Akeredolu disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday. She confirmed attending the Labour Party National Executive Council (NEC)/Stakeholders hybrid meeting held at the National Headquaters in Abuja on Tuesday. “I was there because I had joined Labour Party, Imo State, where I truly belong,” she said. Anyanwu-Akeredolu said the meeting was well attended and the hall proved too small for the turnout. She commended the…

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their last-16 clash in the regional club competition. But Nashville’s Cristian Espinoza lashed in a 74th-minute equalizer to make it 1-1 on aggregate, and after holding Miami at bay for the remainder of the game, the visitors from Tennessee advanced to the quarter-finals…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that those behind the recent attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno capital, will be decisively confronted. Shettima said this on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he visited victims of the bomb blast who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The vice-president, who restated the Federal Government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, said his visit was to sympathise with the injured and families affected by the tragedy. He noted that beyond the presidential directive to security chiefs, the Federal Government had been investing more in equipment and other logistics to boost the fight against…

LAGOS — FORMER staff of Vanguard Media Limited have announced plans to unveil a 46-chapter commemorative book in honour of the newspaper’s founder, Sam Amuka-Pemu, as he marks his 91st birthday. Speaking on behalf of the ex-staff, former Business Editor of Vanguard newspaper (1992–1999), Lanre Alabi, disclosed that the book, titled ‘The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid,’ is a reflection of the organisation’s legacy and the impact it has had on those who worked within it. Alabi explained that although Vanguard newspaper has existed for over four decades, the book project had been in the offing for…