NNPC shifts $700m gas pipeline delivery date to August
The delivery date for the completion of the $700m Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline project, popularly called OB3, has been shifted from March 2024 to August, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced its readiness to complete the facility. On February…
Sultan is an institution, guard him jealously, Shettima advises Sokoto govt
The Sultan is the Sultan of Sokoto. But he is much more than that; he represents an idea. He is an Institution that all of us in this country need to jealously guard, protect, promote, preserve, and project for the…
African Championships: Team Nigeria wins three medals on Day 2
Team Nigeria continued its impressive showing at the African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon, adding three medals to its growing collection on Saturday. Building on the success of Day 1, which saw two gold medals and a silver and bronze,…
Kenya President Ruto Ready To Have ‘Conversation’ With Protesters
Kenya’s President William Ruto said he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases, a presidency official said Sunday. Led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed…
17-Year-Old Dorothy Jean Tillman Bags Doctorate Degree
Dorothy Jean Tillman, a 17-year-old from Chicago, has become one of the youngest people ever to earn a doctoral degree. Tillman graduated with a Doctorate in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions in May 2023….
Tinubu celebrates as Nigeria sells gold, injects $5m into economy
Nigeria has recorded a commercial transaction of raw gold sales at the London Bullion Market Association, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake disclosed on Sunday. He said the sales have delivered a $5m increase in Nigeria’s foreign reserves,…
Russia ready to dialogue with Nato
During a briefing with graduates of military and law enforcement schools in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to engage in discussions regarding security matters with NATO-member countries. “Recently, at the meeting with the leadership of the Ministry…
Is Green Tea Good for You? 10 Science-Backed Health Benefits
From your head to your stomach, green tea health benefits are vast. But, how is green tea good for you? While all teas are high in antioxidants, green teas (including matcha, jasmine, and hojicha) tend to contain the highest levels….
Chinese Investor Seizes Nigerian Govt Properties In UK
Two Nigerian properties located in the United Kingdom are on the verge of being taken over by a Chinese investor following an order granting the investor the right to enforce a $70 million investment treaty award against Nigeria. The investor,…
Planes flying from Lithuania to SE Asia mysteriously land in Iran
The aircrafts’ transponders – which enable them to be identified on air traffic control radars – were turned off on entry into Iranian airspace. Iran smuggled two planes out of Lithuania, the country’s public broadcaster announced on Thursday. The planes…