Author: Press Room

China has formally invited Nigeria to attend the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a guest of honour. China’s ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, extended the invitation personally, describing the annual Shanghai event as a premier platform where global economic, technological, and industrial leaders converge. The announcement was made in a post from the Chinese embassy’s verified X account late Wednesday. “The invitation of Nigeria as guest of honour reflects its expanding role in global trade and its importance to China’s African policy,” Yu wrote. The 2025 CIIE, which opened on 5 November and runs until 10 November, has…

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has called on the President to speak directly to Nigerians following recent tensions with the United States. In a post on his verified Facebook account on Thursday, Baba Ahmed expressed concern over what he described as a prolonged silence by the President. “If President Tinubu truly has competent advisers and understands the weight of leadership, he should have addressed the nation by now. This is not the time for ministers or aides to speak on his behalf. The President himself should calm the people, explain our…

Kelechi Iheanacho has missed Celtic’s last three games due to an injury…. Celtic coach Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho will be unavailable for their Europa League fixture against FC Midtjylland on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho has been sidelined with what is believed to be a muscle injury since October 23 after he was forced off Celtic’s 2-1 win over Sturm Graz in the Europa League. Since then, he has missed games against Hearts, Falkirk, and Rangers. The Hoops travel to Denmark to take on Midtjylland at the MCH Arena on Thursday, and there was some…

Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has flagged off the N31.8 billion Zobe Phase 1B water project, which is expected to provide clean water to dozens of communities in five council areas of the state. The flag-off, held on Wednesday afternoon at the Kafin Soli Booster Station in Kankia council area, is expected to end a four-decade drought of portable water to many of the benefiting communities. Some of the communities expected to benefit from the project include Karofi-Radda, Kafin Soli, Tafashiya, Kankia, Koda-Charanchi, Yarranda, Tashar Albasa, Are-Cika Koshi, Faduma, Tudun Kaadir, Rijiya Mai Siminti, Lambar Rimi, Abukur, Tashar Bala,…

Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning that the Federal Reserve’s decision to halt quantitative tightening marks the beginning of a dangerous cycle of “stimulating into a bubble” rather than responding to economic weakness.The billionaire investor and Bridgewater Associates founder argues that the Fed’s shift from balance sheet reduction to expansion represents a classic late-stage debt cycle dynamic that could drive gold and Bitcoin dramatically higher before an inevitable collapse.The Fed announced that it would end quantitative tightening, effective December 1, 2025, transitioning to balance sheet maintenance at $6.5 trillion, while redirecting agency security income into Treasury bills rather than…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen took over the headlines with a hat-trick against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League last night, Soccernet.ng reports. His performance has drawn praise from teammates like Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Lemina, and now, Ivorian defender Wilfred Singo has joined the party. After grabbing the man-of-the-match award at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Osimhen has now been nominated for the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week, alongside Arsenal’s Mikel Merino and Manchester City’s Phil Foden. Victor Osimhen with his matchball after scoring a hat-trick against Ajax at the Johan Cruiff Arena in Amsterdam. [Photo…

Ex-Anambra SSG tasks INEC on credible poll, endorses ADC candidate Amid an intensified last-minute push to swing votes in their favour by governorship candidates and their political parties in Saturday’s election in Anambra State, there are concerns that militarisation of the voting environment, vote buying, and insecurity may affect voter participation in the exercise. No fewer than 60,000 security personnel drawn from the Police, Civil Defence, Army, Navy and Air Force have been mobilised for the election to be held in 5,720 polling units in the state. 16 candidates from various political parties are participating in the election with about 2.8…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman had a clash on the touchline with Ivan Juric in his side’s 1-0 Champions League win against Olympique de Marseille, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old had a good game, despite not finding the back of the net. However, he didn’t take it kindly when he was withdrawn for Yunus Musah in the 75th minute while the game was still goalless. While the remainder of the Atalanta bench applauded Lookman as he came off, his own manager, Ivan Juric, pulled him back after the forward chose not to react to his words, sparking some chaos…

• George accuses APC of using courts to destabilise parties• Party remains strong, united to win 2027 elections, says Adebutu The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn yesterday as the factional National Chairman, Mohammed Abdulrahman, announced the suspension of the party’s proposed National Convention, earlier scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. But the Umar Damagum-led NWC, with the backing of the Board of Trustees (BoT), has forwarded the resolutions of its meeting during which four officials of the party, including Samuel Anyanwu, were suspended for one month pending the…

Director of Solid Minerals in Benue, Anselm Nege, has confirmed gold and aluminium deposits in different parts of the state, describing the findings as a major boost to its solid minerals development agenda. He disclosed this in an exclusive interview with The Guardian, where he noted that the state government is closely monitoring ongoing mining activities to ensure proper regulation and curb illegal operations. His words: “On gold and other mineral discoveries, there have been confirmed reports of gold deposits in Kwande Local Government Area and aluminium deposits along riverine areas of the state.” “Mining activities in these areas are…