Author: Lawan

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has sealed a key $4.2 billion, 25-year natural gas supply agreement with China’s GCL Group to power its fertiliser expansion in Ethiopia, marking one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date. The deal, signed in Lagos, will supply stable natural gas to Dangote Group’s upcoming 3‑million‑tonne‑per‑year urea fertilizer complex in Gode, Somali Region. The fertiliser plant, valued at $2.5 billion, is being developed under a 60:40 equity structure between Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), and is slated to begin operations in 2029. Once operational, the facility will be East Africa’s largest modern…

The chances of national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nantawe Goshwe Yilwatda, retaining his position has received a boost as party’s stakeholders purchased the N10 million expression of interest and nomination forms to re-contest his position in the forthcoming party’s national convention later this month. Presenting the N10 million dummy cheque while addressing newsmen at the party’s headquarters, the stakeholders hinged their action on the conviction that the national chairman has the capacity and competence to move the party forward and secure victory in the upcoming elections. The stakeholders revealed that the gesture came from Prince Simon Ali…

Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the People Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the defection of some political office holders from its fold was orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made the allegation, yesterday, in a reaction to comments made about the party by the APC’s spokesman, Felix Morka. Morka had reportedly said the PDP could no longer function as a political party owing to its internal challenges and the exit of many of its members to the APC. However, the PDP said despite the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for mass education of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Obo Effanga, made the call at a meeting with members of the Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 57 in Uyo, Akwa Iwbom State yesterday. Effanga said religious institutions had a crucial role to play in shaping public opinion and mobilising the citizenry. He said the involvement of rigorous groups in voter education would enhance democratic participation and promote peaceful elections. “We are working with a very tight election…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with the people of Borno State following recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, describing the incident as deeply disturbing while assuring Nigerians that security forces are intensifying efforts to defeat insurgents. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President said the news from Maiduguri was profoundly upsetting, expressing grief over those who lost their lives and sympathy for those injured in the attacks. Tinubu said, “The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno…

The core issue that needs addressing in the Nigerian entertainment industry is a dangerous and growing trend of historical revisionism. It is the mistaken belief held by some actors that after being hired to perform a role, they somehow acquire ownership of the character they played. This sense of entitlement often leads to public campaigns of gaslighting against producers who have fully met their contractual obligations. This must stop. A recent interview conducted by a young man named Lucky Udu with veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka perfectly illustrates this problem. Ayoyinka is widely known for playing the iconic role of Papa…

The Council Manager of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Mr. Olakunle Bakare, is dead. Mr. Bakare, who was in his late fifties, reportedly passed away in India a few days ago after a prolonged battle with a cancer-related ailment. It was gathered that the deceased was a former chairmanship aspirant of Igbogbo Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). His death was confirmed by Duke Olabode Garbadeen in a Facebook post, where he described the late council manager as a dedicated and brilliant officer. “The Council Manager, in his late fifties, died of a cancer-related ailment in India a few days…

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday dismissed speculations raised by one of his advisers that Israel might resort to using nuclear weapons against Iran in any conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump responded to remarks made by adviser David Sacks, who had suggested in a podcast that Israel might escalate a war to the point of considering nuclear options. ”Israel wouldn’t do that. Israel will never do that,” Trump said. Israel has long maintained a policy of deliberate ambiguity regarding its nuclear capabilities, neither confirming nor denying possession of such weapons. The approach is widely seen as a strategy to…

…Seeks investigation of AIG Moshood time in Lagos The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in collaboration with the Centre for Citizens’ Rights has urged the Inspector General of Police to rebuild public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the President of the Coalition, Adeyemi Olorunsogo and its Secretary, Kolawole Abe Emmanuel, said Nigerians expect professionalism, impartiality, and accountability from the leadership of the Force. The Coalition expressed concern over consistent and clear repeated interference of the Lagos police command in matters that are purely civil in nature, and actions that suggest a troubling…

A coalition of civil society groups in Lagos State on Monday stormed the Federal High Court in Ikoyi to demand the release of UK-based Nigerian blogger and journalist, Maureen Badejo. It was reported that organisations in the coalition include the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, and the Citizens Rights Advocacy Group. Others include the Access to Advocacy and Rights of the People, Advocates in Defence of Human Rights and Culture, and the Health and Human Rights Initiative. Badejo is currently remanded in Kirikiri Prison. Members of the group, numbering over 100,…