By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar‘ Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday commissioned 18 township roads covering 49.7 kilometres in Bauchi metropolis, built at a cost of N58.7 billion. He described the project as a product of purposeful governance under Governor Bala Mohammed, noting that the roads reflect investment in infrastructure that improves living standards and drives economic growth. Jonathan urged residents to protect the infrastructure, stressing the need for collective responsibility to ensure its longevity. Governor Mohammed said the roads connect key residential, commercial and public areas, and were built with…
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NDLEA Busts Export Cartels: Italy-Based Businessman Excretes 98 Cocaine Wraps, Uncovers Saudi-Europe Charger-Hidden Shipments, Dismantles Interstate-Port Networks
Capitalising on its intensified war against narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman with 98 wraps of ingested cocaine. Joseph Cyril was intercepted by vigilant operatives at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, just as he was about to board a flight to Italy via Addis Ababa and France. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed the development in a statement issued Sunday, August 9. He noted that Cyril was intercepted at the departure hall on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the outward clearance…
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Iran Demands New Terms After Alleged UAE Ship Attack
Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until the United States “corrects its behaviour,” introducing aggressive new terms that threaten to derail ongoing maritime traffic negotiations. State television broadcast the ultimatum from council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a prominent commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The official decree states Washington must cease all hostilities, stipulating that the US must never threaten Iran again while permanently ending military actions against Tehran and its regional proxy network. Demands dictate that the…
Ebonyi Gov Puts Smiles on Corps Members, Raises Monthly Allowance to ₦30,000
A major welfare boost has hit the NYSC camp in Ebonyi, following Governor Francis Nwifuru’s approval of a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for all corps members serving in the state. The landmark welfare package was unveiled on Friday during the official swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo. Delivering the executive address on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Chidiebere Onyia, reassured the new intake of the administration’s steadfast commitment to their maximum security…
Cambridge Under Fire: Professor Resigns Over High-Profile Plagiarism Allegations
The University of Cambridge is facing intense scrutiny over its academic integrity and diversity initiatives following the resignation of its youngest Black professor, who stepped down amid plagiarism allegations. When Jason Arday was appointed in 2023, the institution celebrated the decision as a landmark moment for progressive representation. Recently, Cambridge confirms it has launched an investigation after “new information” emerged regarding his academic qualifications and honorary appointments. This unfolding crisis leaves the elite institution facing two uncomfortable questions: Did Cambridge fail to properly vet Arday’s credentials before hiring him? Did…
World’s Top 20 Largest Economies in 2026 adjusted in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
Data Source: IMF, purchasing power parity
Unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn Goal: Inside Shippers’ Council’s Pact with ProvidusUnity Bank
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has moved to catalyze private sector investments by partnering with financial giants to bridge critical infrastructure deficits and anchor the maritime sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economic horizon. NSC Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Pius Akutah Ukeyima, MON, FCILT, disclosed this at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos during a strategic courtesy visit by the executive management of the newly consolidated ProvidusUnity Bank. Dr. Akutah underscored the Council’s critical mandate as the nation’s Port Economic Regulator, spotlighting its aggressive drive to institutionalize port…
ACReSAL Leads Flood Preparedness Drive as Bauchi Steps Up Disaster Prevention Efforts
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has stepped up measures to mitigate the impact of the predicted 2026 flooding following an early warning by the Federal Government that over 1,000 communities across the state could be affected between July and August. As part of the proactive response, the Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Environment, convened a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on flood preparedness and response. The forum brought together traditional and religious leaders, heads of government agencies,…
PSC Names AIG Auwal POLAC Commandant, Deploys 8 CPs with Strict Neutrality Order
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, August 5, greenlit a major high-level redeployment, appointing Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Auwal Musa Mohammed as the new Commandant of the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Alongside this flagship appointment, the Commission approved the strategic deployment of eight new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to spearhead various state commands across the federation. A veteran operative with over 33 years of decorated service, AIG Auwal brings a wealth of expertise spanning high-stakes operations, complex criminal investigations, intelligence-led policing, and institutional…
Apapa GRA Stands Still as Shippers’ Council Icon Director OBA Bows Out After 34 Years
Apapa GRA was brought to a delightful standstill on Tuesday, August 5, as management, staff, and maritime stakeholders gathered for a grand celebration in honour of the outgoing Director of the Strategic Planning and Research Department (SPRD) at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Olarotimi Babatunde Anifowoshe, widely and fondly known as OBA. Mr. Anifowoshe is officially set to retire on August 9, 2026. However, following formal approval from the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer,Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, MON, FCILT. Mr. Anifowoshe requested to hand over on Monday 24 August…