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Obasanjo Links Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis To Naira’s Sharp Fall Under Tinubu

adminOctober 22, 2026

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has questioned the economic gains of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the steep loss in the naira’s value has left Nigerians with substantially less purchasing power. Speaking at the 2026 Financial Times Africa Summit in London on Wednesday, Obasanjo cited the exchange rate’s movement from roughly N500 to the dollar...

Champion Breweries Eyes Canned Products By December, Adds Bullet Energy Drink

adminOctober 22, 2026

Champion Breweries Plc is preparing to introduce canned versions of its products by December 2026, following the arrival of its canning line, as the company expands its offerings with Bullet Energy Drink. The company’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Omotunde Adenusi, revealed the development during a meeting with the 2026 Press Week Committee of...

Milei Rules Out Military Action To Reclaim Falkland Islands

adminOctober 22, 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei has ruled out the use of military force to reclaim the Falkland Islands from Britain, insisting his government will pursue its sovereignty claim through diplomatic channels. Milei reaffirmed Argentina’s claim to the South Atlantic archipelago in an interview with The Telegraph, declaring that the islands belonged to his country on legal,...

Zelensky Urges Trump To Direct Stronger Criticism At Putin

adminOctober 22, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged US President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher tone towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, questioning Washington’s reluctance to impose stronger sanctions on Moscow. According to The Independent, Zelensky made the remarks during an interview with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast, amid growing tensions over Trump’s...

Makinde Unveils RESET Agenda, Demands End To Political Interference

adminOctober 22, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has presented his economic blueprint for Nigeria, advocating a shift towards wealth creation and warning against political manoeuvres that threaten the survival of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Makinde spoke on Thursday at the South-West town hall meeting of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Akure, Ondo State,...

Dangote Eyes $1.5bn Investment In Kenya’s Petroleum Distribution System

adminOctober 22, 2026

Aliko Dangote is seeking to expand his footprint in East Africa’s oil industry through a proposed $1.5 billion investment in Kenya’s petroleum pipeline infrastructure. The Nigerian billionaire’s latest move follows his acquisition of a 25 per cent interest in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), after purchasing 4.5 billion shares for 42.5 billion Kenyan shillings, equivalent to...

Akpabio Puts Host Community Benefits At Centre Of PIA Implementation Review

adminOctober 22, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for closer scrutiny of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), with particular emphasis on whether oil-producing communities are receiving meaningful development benefits from petroleum operations. Akpabio made the demand on Wednesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting on the implementation of the law, insisting that the success of the petroleum...

Six Bodies Found After Bandits Attack Sokoto Recruitment Returnees

adminOctober 22, 2026

At least six bodies have been recovered following a bandit attack on travellers heading towards Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with three of the dead reportedly among newly recruited state government workers. The victims were returning from Sokoto metropolis on Wednesday evening after attending a recruitment screening exercise, according to a community source...

Elephant Carrying 650kg Shrine Runs Amok At Indian Hindu Festival

adminOctober 22, 2026

A religious procession in Karnataka, southern India, was abandoned after a captive elephant carrying a ceremonial shrine weighing about 650kg became agitated, sending spectators fleeing and damaging vehicles along the route. According to The Independent, citing NDTV, the incident involved Somanna, a 36-year-old elephant taking part in the Dasara festivities in Shivamogga on Wednesday. Videos...

UN Warns Global Temperatures Could Rise 2.8°C By 2100 Under Current Policies

adminOctober 22, 2026

Global temperatures could climb by as much as 2.8°C above pre-industrial levels before the end of the century if countries maintain their existing climate policies, according to a new United Nations assessment. The projection was contained in the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) annual Emissions Gap Report, released on Wednesday, which highlights the widening gap...

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Obasanjo Links Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis To Naira’s Sharp Fall Under Tinubu

Champion Breweries Eyes Canned Products By December, Adds Bullet Energy Drink

Milei Rules Out Military Action To Reclaim Falkland Islands

Zelensky Urges Trump To Direct Stronger Criticism At Putin

Makinde Unveils RESET Agenda, Demands End To Political Interference

Dangote Eyes $1.5bn Investment In Kenya’s Petroleum Distribution System

Akpabio Puts Host Community Benefits At Centre Of PIA Implementation Review

Six Bodies Found After Bandits Attack Sokoto Recruitment Returnees

Elephant Carrying 650kg Shrine Runs Amok At Indian Hindu Festival

UN Warns Global Temperatures Could Rise 2.8°C By 2100 Under Current Policies

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