The Africa Fighters League (AFL) is set to energize the ancient martial art of Dambe through the inception of Dambe Warriors League (DWL) in Nigeria, a groundbreaking collaboration intended to showcase the sport within the country and beyond. Following their purchase of a majority stake in Lost Child Media, a Dambe sports promotion company founded by Chidi Anyina and Anthony Okeleke, and subsequently securing other key local sponsors and partners, AFL officially launched DWL on September 3rd in Kano in front of an oversold crowd at the Ado Bayero Square. Dambe is a traditional martial art which originated among the Hausa people…
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The African Development Bank and the Government of Korea on Wednesday signed two agreements for financial support to boost Africa’s development agenda. The value of the financing is $28.6 million. The funding complements $600 million in co-financing under the Korea-Africa Energy Investment Framework, agreed with the Korean government in 2021. The framework supports African countries to build human capacity and develop their energy sectors. The agreements were signed in Busan, during the 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference (KOAFEC), which is being co-hosted by the Bank and Korea. KOAFEC opened on Tuesday. The new funding will primarily support energy access, agricultural…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country. The President announced the establishment of the Committee on Thursday in Abuja, following the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria. The Conference was convened by the former Executive Governor of Kano State and Chairman of All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. The President explained that the Committee is expected to collaborate…
A dismissed police sergeant has been arrested for cannibalizing the electricity infrastructure of Aba Power Ltd, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company that provides electricity to nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State. Francis Williams, about 29, was arrested after the 50KV transformer at National High School, off Port Harcourt Road in Aba, Abia State. “Francis had successfully removed vital and expensive parts of the distribution transformer and was in the process of removing them to a safe place when members of the local vigilante discovered what was going on and arrested him”, a police officer at the…
The Nigerian Police Force has waded into the issues arising from the death of Nigerian artist, Mohbad. It will be recalled that since the death of the musician at a young age of 27, there has been accusations of foul play, with names of some prominent people in the entertainment industry being mentioned. In a press statement, the police force said: “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen.…
The nationwide system collapse which began at 12.46 am today is the reason residents and organisations in the industrial city of Aba, Abia State, have been without electricity supply, according to the Managing Director of Aba Power Ltd, Patrick Umeh. In a statement in Aba this morning, Mr Umeh, a former Commissioner with the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) where he was in charge of Markets, Market Rates and Competition, explained that the blackout began as a result of a total system collapse. “That’s the information we received early this morning from the National Control Centre at Oshogbo in Osun…
The Oyo State Government will soon commence the demolition of illegal properties and structures built on government land in Akanran, Ona-Ara Local government. This was as the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo warned encroachers to vacate Government Land with immediate effect. The Ministry of lands helmsman hinted that it has been observed that a lot of people in the state have encroached on Government lands, and this is disturbing the masterplan of the state. Mr. Akin Funmilayo stated that the Omituntun 2.0 agenda will not leave any stone unturned in making Oyo State a good…
A panel discussion held during the first day of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition featured valuable insight from major oil and gas companies operating in Angola, who discussed decarbonization strategies amidst net-zero targets and global trends in the upstream sector. Under the theme, ‘Breaking New Ground: Decarbonizing Oil and Gas in Angola’ panelists also explored new investment opportunities to offset declines in production while ensuring a sustainable future for Angola’s oil and gas resources. Moderated by Manuel Mota, Partner and Leader of Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY, the panel featured Adriano Mongini, CEO,…
President Bola Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the government and people of Libya in the aftermath of the devastating impact of Storm Daniel and the subsequent flooding that has severely affected the eastern regions of the country. The President further commiserates with all families who have lost loved ones in this monumental disaster and sends his best wishes for a speedy recovery to all who have been injured during the tragic incident. The Nigerian leader assures the great people of Libya of Nigeria’s unwavering solidarity and goodwill during these trying times, adding that this disheartening loss of lives, homes,…
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the recent boat mishaps in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State and Gurin village, in Fufore LGA of Adamawa State, which tragically claimed many lives, including several children. While expressing solidarity with the governments and people of Niger and Adamawa States as they swiftly mobilized emergency response teams and volunteers to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the incidents, the President wishes a most speedy recovery to those who were injured. Furthermore, President Tinubu demands a thorough and comprehensive…
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of elder statesman and most senior Accountant in Nigeria, Chief Akintola Williams. Atiku, in a condolence message by his media office on Monday, said that, “the late Akintola Williams was not just the grandfather of Accounting in Nigeria, his lifetime was a great lesson in moral uprightness.” The deceased, was the elder brother to also late famous lawyer, Chief FRA Williams and Atiku acknowledges that “the Williams’ family had provided Nigeria with great stars whose lights…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on the occasion of his 71st birthday and the commemoration of his landmark 20th year on the highly revered throne. The President has described the first-class monarch, who is also the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, as a consummate statesman and a most respected national leader. “I join a multitude of Nigerians, family members and friends in celebrating His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe. This is a remarkable moment which calls for thanksgiving in the celebration of a purposeful life that…
_Says move will strip none state actors of historic content to mobilize support_ A peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has called on the federal government of Nigeria to name the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria after historic memory. PeacePro also said that, the naming of the Geo-political zones will help address some of the fundamental issues being used by none state actors to mobilize public support in their quest for regional solidarity. In a statement by the Executive Director of PeacePro, Mr Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the group said the description of Nigeria’s 6 geo-political zones…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promised continued stakeholders engagements so as to tackle challenges associated with faulty documentation, under-declaration and wrong classification of goods. Comptroller Chedi Wada of Port Harcourt Area 1 customs command stated this weekend at the second phase of a stakeholders sensitization and workshop organized for licensed customs agents and other critical Maritime operators in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital. He advised consignees to take advantage of the in-house routine training as part of efforts to help guard against breach of customs procedures. Recall that earlier, the Customs boss had engaged in an interactive session with…
President Bola Tinubu will meet with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a technical stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after the President’s departure from New Delhi, India. The meeting will serve as a follow-up discussion to address specific, salient issues within the bilateral relationship after conversations held during a recent visit by the UAE Ambassador to the President at the State House in Abuja. The President is to address lingering bilateral issues while maximizing the opportunity of the stopover to equally advance his investment promotion objectives with high-level authorities in the public and private sectors of the…
Mr. Phrank Shuaibu, an aide to former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, 8th September, 2023 accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of aiding and abetting Boko Haram insurgents during his tenure as governor of Borno State. He specifically accused Shettima of aiding the abduction of the Chibok girls. But an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has slammed Atiku’s aide for making fraudulent charges against Vice President Kashim Shettima. MURIC described the aides allegations as false, malicious, odious and insidious. MURIC’s response was contained in a statement circulated among newsmen on Sunday 10th September, 2023 by…
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has said that all federal roads in the state have failed and are begging the attention of the federal government. Governor Soludo was speaking at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia when the Minister of Works and Housing, Engr. Dave Umahi paid him a courtesy visit. The Governor stated that two billion naira was approved for repairs of a section of Onitsha-Owerri Road. He lamented the collapse of the entire road He added that this is the scenario playing out in most federal roads across the state, due to poor maintenance. He said the…
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has been engaging with stakeholders in Gabon to understand their assessment of the current political situation in the country. The Secretary-General, on a three-day fact-finding mission, met with General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional president, who provided his overview of the political situation since the take-over on 30 August 2023. She also met with His Excellency Ali Bongo at his residence in Libreville on 7 September 2023. She also engaged with members of civil society, political parties, Commonwealth High Commissioners and diplomats in the country. Her interactions will inform a…
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in New Delhi, India, expressed Nigeria’s commitment to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. Addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit, the Nigerian leader called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. While acknowledging the vital role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity and security, President Tinubu emphasized that most of today’s pressing issues are “international in character and cannot be addressed without multilateral cooperation.” “Therefore, stronger…
President Bola Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland, which claimed many lives. The President commiserated with all families who lost loved ones and all those otherwise affected by this tragedy, while wishing a full and swift recovery to those who were injured. President Tinubu assured the government and people of Morocco that the heartfelt prayers and thoughts of Nigerians are with them during this difficult moment of tragedy. “In the face of this adversity, Nigeria will continue to stand in solidarity with Morocco as they recover, rebuild and…
Three days after delivering its judgment on the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election, the Court of Appeal has yet to provide lawyers to Atiku and PDP certified true copies of their judgment. This is coming as Atiku and his lawyers have just 14 days to file their appeal to the Supreme Court on the judgment. Special Assistant to Atiku on Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu, has however remarked that, “by not making available to Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, the certified true copies of…
One of Africa’s foremost scientists, Professor Bart Nnaji, has advised Nigerians to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) on an industrial scale in order to join the 4th Industrial Revolution now sweeping across the globe. Professor Nnaji, a former Minister of Science who did his Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in AI at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before joining the University of Massachusetts as a professor and Director of the Robotics and Automation Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts in the United States before his 27th birthday, made the appeal at the fifth convocation ceremonies of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University at Agbara-Otor…
As global demand continues to grow and African countries seek to unlock new investment in untapped energy resources, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – is committed to facilitating engagement between governments, industry players, and capital and technology providers. On Thursday, the AEC hosted a High Commissioners and Ambassadors Reception in Pretoria, aimed at fostering new connections between countries. The reception served as a prelude to the continent’s largest energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 – taking place from October 16-20 at the Cape Town Convention Center. More than 50…
Government of Anambra State hosted the world at its maiden Investment Summit. The Summit which was held at Anambra International Convention Centre, Awka witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MoUs between the state government and thirteen organisations. The organisations include, Universal Elysium Ltd for the development of Onitsha River Port, Birsa Water Ltd and Neni Development Union for the development of Neni Water Scheme, OMAA Global Engineering and Tech for the development of AUU Automative Industrial Park and Nko Farms Ltd for the development of Nko Agro Park. Other MoUs were signed with GVE Projects Ltd for the development…
United Nations human rights experts have raised concerns about the ‘apparent slow and inadequate response’ by the Indian government in its handling of the violence that broke out in Manipur on 3 May. According to local sources, the violence has resulted in over 200 deaths, 70,000 displacements and the destruction of over 3,700 properties, including houses, temples and churches. There is also believed to be a significant number of unreported cases. In a press release dated 4 September, 19 UN experts stressed that online and offline ‘hateful and inflammatory speech’ has contributed to the violence, particularly against women belonging to…
The only legacy of Vice-President Kashim Shettima is transforming Borno State from ‘the Home of Peace’ to hell fire, the Special Assistant on Public Communications to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has said. Shaibu said this in a statement on Thursday in reaction to Shettima’s speech at the Presidential Election Petition Court, adding that Shettima failed abysmally as governor and chief security officer of Borno State. Responding, however, Shaibu said it was laughable that Shettima who has the most woeful governance record in Nigerian history and could not lift the people of Borno State from poverty was planning on investing…
Alh Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, in a world press conference which he held at the PDP headquarter, has reacted strongly to the decision of the presidential election petition tribunal to dismiss his case challenging the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. He stated that he’s going to challenge the judges decision at the supreme court which is his constitutional right. In his press statement, he said “Good afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press. I am here today to give…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has not issued any statement congratulating President Bola Tinubu over the outcome of the election petition tribunal in Abuja Reacting to a purported statement allegedly from Atiku, congratulating Tinubu on the judgement of the tribunal, the Media Adviser to the former Vice President, Mr. Paul Ibe said that it is fake news being orchestrated by those desperately looking for validation for the usurpation of the mandate of Nigerians. According to Ibe, Atiku couldn’t have validated electoral banditry because doing so would have amounted to a rape on the conscience of Nigerians who have…
President Bola Tinubu extends his warm felicitations to the former CEO of Cadbury Nigeria, Mr. Bunmi Oni, MON, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, on September 7, 2023. The President joins family, friends, colleagues, and associates of the celebrant in thanking God Almighty for preserving this distinguished figure who continues to make an indelible mark on the corporate landscape of Nigeria, and society at large. The President notes that Bunmi Oni’s impressive 29-year corporate career, culminating in eleven years as the CEO of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, stands as a testament to his exemplary leadership, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication.…
President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences and sympathy to the family, followers, and associates of the prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu, who passed away on Wednesday. President Tinubu has described the death of the religious leader as a loss which reverberates beyond the late preacher’s immediate community, and as one that affects the entire country, in view of his contributions to the canon of islamic study and his renowned calls for moral rectitude. “The voice of Sheikh Giro Argungu will long be remembered for his years of Islamic propagation and advocacy for righteousness. The activities of the cleric…
