Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses. Local reports indicate that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced the official unveiling of its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. According to the NNPCL, the development significantly boosts Nigeria’s attempts to generate revenue, produce crude oil, and promote economic progress. According to a statement released by…
President Bola Tinubu has called for an immediate end to the prolonged Israeli aggression in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. He appealed to the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A statement released by the president’s special adviser on information stated thatThe president expressed grave concern over the humanitarian crisis in…
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has passionately appealed for urgent global cooperation on climate change. in his address at the official opening of COP29, he called on States to prioritize the protection of human rights with truly ambitious climate action to 2030 and agree to sufficient, transparent, and legitimate funding. The 29th meeting of the…
The Libyan Football Federation has condemned the withdrawal of Nigeria from the second-leg match against Libya in Benghazi, saying it will take all legal actions needed to protect the interests of the Libyan football squad. In a statement shared by The Libya Observer, the LFF said despite the inhumane treatment they had received in Nigeria,…
Hollywood has lost an acting legend. James Earl Jones—the actor whose deep and resonant voice can be heard in Star Wars and The Lion King—died on Sept. 9 at home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to multiple outlets. He was 93. Born on Jan. 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Miss., Jones spent much of…
Nigeria and China have inked a $3.3 billion deal for the development of the Methanol Complex and Brass Industrial Park. The Ministry of Finance made this revelation in a statement signed on Friday by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations. The statement claims that the deal was inked at the first China-Nigeria Economic…
In a statement signed by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, 2.32 kilograms of cocaine concealed in Ghanaian traditional kente materials going to the United Kingdom were intercepted at a courier firm in Lagos on Monday 5th August 2024, while 10.494kg of same class A drug buried in heavy duty pivot shafts heading to the United…
In his decision to halt the sale, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa ruled that the Federal Government’s plan to establish Nigeria Air as a national carrier should not proceed. In addition to awarding the plaintiffs’ requested remedy, the judge also granted the requests of five other aviation sector participants and the Registered Trustees of the Airline Operators…
Trump, 78, announces Senator J.D Vance, 39, as his Running Mate in the U.S. Presidential Election on the first day of the Republican Party Convention held in Milwaukee. James David Vance , an American Author, Venture Capitalist, Politican currently serving in the U.S Marine is the First Millennial Vice-Presidential Candidate. J.D Vance is popular for his…
