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Our Reporter, Abuja Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, has extended a major show of support to the Super Eagles following their commanding run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), offering performance-linked cash incentives as the team prepares for its semi-final clash. Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group and one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, took to social media on Saturday to congratulate the national team after their 2–0 win over Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals, a result that secured Nigeria’s place in the last four of the continent’s flagship tournament. “To our Super Eagles players — congratulations on…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu If you wanna live – treat me good If you wanna live, live – I beg you treat me good I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, said I’m dangerous I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, dangerous. Peter Tosh, Steppin’ Razor (1977) Winston Hubert McIntosh, the Jamaican martial arts exponent better known by his stage name Peter Tosh, was one of the trio – together with Robert Nesta (Bob) Marley, and Neville Livingstone (Bunny Wailer) – who founded the legendary Reggae band, the Wailers, in…
Our Reporter, Abuja Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a confident 2–0 victory over Algeria in an almost one-sided quarterfinal encounter on Saturday night. The Super Eagles delivered a disciplined and clinical performance, striking twice in the second half to overwhelm a lacklustre Algerian side that struggled to maintain possession throughout the match. After a series of missed chances in the first half, Nigeria opened the scoring shortly after the restart when Victor Osimhen powered home a pinpoint header in the 47th minute, following a superb wing play by Bruno Onyemaechi.…
…Alleges medical negligence in son’s death Our Reporter, Abuja Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has released a statement describing the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, alleging severe medical negligence during a procedure at Euracare Hospital in Lagos. She also said that she will never survive the loss of her 21-month-old son. In the statement, Adichie said her son fell ill while the family was in Lagos for Christmas, initially appearing to have a cold that later developed into a serious infection. He was admitted to Atlantis Hospital and was scheduled to be transferred to the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A security expert and contract specialist with the United States Department of Defense, Mazi Ugochukwu Obi, has faulted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim that Abia State would be shortchanged if he fails to return to the Senate in 2027. Senator Kalu, a two-term lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, made the remark while addressing journalists at his Igbere country home, insisting that his performance in the Senate deserved a return ticket. However, reacting swiftly, Mazi Obi described the senator’s claim as “delusional,” insisting that Kalu’s exit from the Senate would instead be celebrated by the people of…
Our Reporter, Abuja Nestlé Nigeria has said that infant formula products sold in the country are not affected by a global recall announced by the parent company, despite the advisory noting that the list of impacted countries and products is inexhaustive and subject to updates. The reassurance followed a worldwide advisory issued by Nestlé after a quality issue was detected in an ingredient — arachidonic acid (ARA) oil — supplied by a leading vendor and used in some infant nutrition products. The issue prompted precautionary recalls in several markets, even though no illnesses have been confirmed to date. In Africa,…
The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents and improving learning outcomes. The policy also seeks to promote sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The ministers said the policy formed part of ongoing reforms to reposition the education sector and ease the financial burden on families. They explained that the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia United States President Donald Trump has vowed to authorise further military strikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue. Trump made the statement during an interview with The New York Times (NYT), while responding to a question on whether recent missile strikes against the Islamic State terror group signalled the beginning of a broader military campaign. The United States had, on Christmas Day 2025, carried out airstrikes on terror targets in Sokoto State and other parts of northern Nigeria. However, Nigeria’s Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs, Ademola Oshodi, said…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is targeting about two million members in the ongoing online registration exercise. Mbah stated this while flagging off the APC e-registration exercise for Enugu State at his ward in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area. According to the governor, the era of fragmented politics that denied Enugu State the benefits of being aligned with the centre is over. He described the registration exercise as a defining moment in consolidating the movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started direct sale of petrol to independent oil marketers who have the capacity to buy a minimum of 250,000 liters. This is a major shift in the company’s modus operandi which had hitherto, depended mostly on 20 depot owners to lift the product from its gantry for distribution nationwide. The new policy allows Dangote to by-pass established depot networks and deliver fuel closer to retail outlets. Chief Executive Officer of Petroleumprice.ng, Jeremiah Olatide, while speaking on the matter, said: “The refinery currently sells directly to independent marketers because the previous arrangement with depot…