FCT Fire Service Seeks Expansion of Fire Stations, Decries Aging Trucks and Manpower Shortage
The Controller of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Engr. Adebayo Amiola Zacchaeus, has called for urgent attention to the development of more fire stations across key districts of Abuja, including Wuse, Guzape, Mpape, Jikwoyi, Orozo, Karshi, Karsana, Idu, Karimo, and Lugbe, to strengthen emergency response and public safety. Engr. Zacchaeus made the appeal […]
China Warns Against Foreign Interference, Backs Nigeria Amid US Military Threat
The Chinese government has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, following reports of a U.S. threat of possible military action against the West African nation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed China’s strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, […]
Algeria and AfDB Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Development
Algiers, Algeria — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Algerian government have reaffirmed their strong partnership aimed at accelerating sustainable development and economic diversification in the North African nation. The renewed commitment was underscored on 3 November, when the AfDB’s Country Manager for Algeria, Abdoulkader Dileita, presented his credentials to Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s […]
NNPC Calls for Global Partnerships to End Energy Poverty in Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has urged for stronger global partnerships and bold investments to eliminate energy poverty across Africa. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the call during the “Energy Talk” session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) in the […]
Democrats Secure Key Wins in U.S. Local Elections
Washington, United States — The Democratic Party recorded significant victories across the United States on Tuesday in a series of closely watched local elections, widely regarded as the first major electoral assessment of President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York City, state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to […]
Tinubu Responds as President Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Alleged Killing of Christians
Nigeria says it is engaging with the United States government to address concerns raised over alleged religious persecution following Washington’s decision to list the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.” The designation, announced on Friday by U.S. President Donald Trump, places Nigeria among nations identified by the U.S. State Department as engaging in or […]
UK Scaleups Stay Bold Amid Fears of Market Crash
Despite warnings of a potential market crash within the next two years, UK scaleups are showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, founders are doubling down on innovation and growth, leveraging AI, fintech, and green technology to strengthen their businesses against uncertainty. According to Sam North, CEO of SCALE London, the nation’s fast-growing firms are […]
African Leaders Unite in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments for the Continent
African leaders, global investors, and development partners have converged in Luanda, Angola, for a high-level finance summit that could redefine the continent’s infrastructure future. The III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, held from October 28–31, 2025, under the High Patronage of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, aims to unlock trillion-dollar […]
Trump Orders Immediate Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing, Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Project
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has ordered the Department of Defense to “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing to ensure parity with other global nuclear powers. The move marks a significant shift in US defense policy and comes amid rising global tensions. Trump made the announcement on Thursday via his Truth Social […]
Kwara Women Inspire at NAWE Conference
Kwara State delegates took center stage in advancing women’s economic empowerment as they made a remarkable impression at the just-concluded Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE) Conference held in Abuja. The state’s representatives stood out for their organization, creativity, and inspiring message of progress — blending cultural pride with a call for innovation and digital […]
