About 1000 farming households are expected to benefit following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority (LBRDA) and a private firm, Amisek Industrial Company Limited, for the utilisation of 1000 hectares at the Doma dam for the cultivation and processing of sesame for export. Abdulmuttallib Mohammed, MD/CEO, Amisek Industrial Company Limited, disclosed this when a team comprising the management of the firm, as well as the management of the LBRBDA led by its Managing Director, Engr. Terese Ninga, paid a courtesy visit at the Government House on Wednesday. According the the Amisek...
Ancelotti Backs Ronaldo’s 1,000-Goal Milestone, Jokes About Party Invite
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo, currently at 953 career goals, will reach the historic 1,000-goal mark, playfully requesting an invitation to the celebration. Ancelotti: “Cristiano Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals, for sure!”, told @diarioas. “But when he does, he shouldn’t forget to invite me to the celebration of that incredible record”. He joked The comment reflects their successful past at Real Madrid and AC Milan, where Ronaldo scored 112 goals in 101 games under Ancelotti.
FG Discontinue Proposed 15% Tax On Petroleum Products
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the planned introduction of a 15 per cent ad valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and diesel has been suspended. President Bola Tinubu earlier approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria. The statement, signed by the NMDPRA Director, Public Affairs Department, George Ene-Ita, also assured Nigerians that there is an adequate supply of petroleum products in the country during the peak demand period of the incoming yuletide. “There is a robust domestic supply of petroleum...
University Of Ilorin Vice-Chancellor Announces New Buses And Electric Vehicles To Address Campus Transport Woes
Professor Wahab Egbewole, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, announced plans on Thursday to introduce new buses and electric vehicles, responding to transportation challenges following the October relocation of the main parking area to enhance campus security. The move aims to alleviate longer walks, higher costs, and overcrowded shuttles affecting over 35,000 students and staff across the 5,000-hectare campus. While the Students’ Union praised the initiative for prioritizing welfare and innovation, some students expressed concerns over its timing and logistical preparations like charging stations.
EFCC Arraigns Dismissed Official For Alleged N22m Theft
The Kaduna state high court with Justice A. Bello presiding, has adjourned the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a dismissed officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to December 11, 2025. Andrew is facing six counts bordering on criminal breach of trust after he allegedly stole over ₦22 million from exhibits under his custody while serving as exhibit keeper. He was later arrested in Taraba State after absconding when investigations linked him to the theft. At the court session, the defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Prosecution counsel, H.M. Mohammed, informed the court of his readiness to...
Word Of The Day: NAPOLEONIC
PRONUNCIATION: /ˌnæpəˈloʊnɪk/ (nah-puh-LOH-nik) PART OF SPEECH: Adjective MEANING: Napoleonic refers to anything related to Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and emperor, or to his time, style of leadership, wars, or policies. EXAMPLES IN CONTEXT: – The general adopted a Napoleonic approach to strategy, bold and ambitious. – Napoleonic wars reshaped European politics in the 19th century. Pronunciation credit: Emma Saying/You Tube
Cambodia Evacuates A Village On Disputed Border With Thailand As Tensions Rise
Cambodia on Thursday evacuated hundreds of people from a village along its disputed border with Thailand, a day after one of its residents was reported killed when shooting between the two nations broke out there. Wednesday’s shooting occurred two days after a Thai soldier lost a foot to a land mine while patrolling another area of the border. Thailand blamed Cambodia for the blast and announced it was suspending honoring the terms of a ceasefire partly brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Territorial disputes over exactly where the border lies between the Southeast Asian neighbors led to five days of armed conflict in late July that killed dozens...
Libya Repatriate 80 Nigerians In Detention Camp
Libyan authorities have deported 80 Nigerian migrants from detention facilities across the country as part of a renewed push to curb irregular migration and decongest overcrowded holding centres. The Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), in partnership with the Nigerian Consulate in Tripoli, facilitated the repatriation through Mitiga International Airport on Wednesday. According to Migrant Rescue Watch, an organization monitoring migrant welfare and human rights in Libya, the deportation followed judicial orders issued by the Libyan Judicial Police. “The affected Nigerians were previously detained in multiple facilities across the country and later transferred to Tripoli under strict security for their scheduled return flight,” the...
Lagos Father Reveals How His 23-Year-Old Daughter’s Ex-Boyfriend Stabbed Her To Death
The father of 23-year-old Deborah Okwori, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend on September 3, 2025, has recounted how the tragic incident occurred. He explained that the suspect, disguised as a dispatch rider, gained access to the estate where Deborah lived under the pretense of delivering a parcel before attacking her. According to him, the deceased had ended the relationship about a year earlier due to its violent and toxic nature. He described the incident as a devastating loss for the family and called for justice to be served. Credit; Punch