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Bala Wunti appointed pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council (WEC) Nigeria, establishing the council’s first dedicated executive leadership structure in the country since Nigeria joined the global organization in 1960. The governing board of WEC Nigeria, led by Chairman Abdulrazaq Isa, announced the landmark appointment on Saturday, August 8, 2026, placing the accomplished energy strategist at the helm of the national committee to lead policy dialogue, energy security, and investment attraction. What does Bala Wunti’s appointment mean for Nigeria’s energy sector? Wunti brings over three decades of petroleum and energy sector experience to the new role, having…

Nigeria Customs Service uncovers a massive cache of illicit armaments at the Tin Can Island Port Command in Lagos, intercepting 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside 535 supplementary rifle components.The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, confirmed the seizure on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following the completion of detailed inventory and coupling processes on the intercepted container. How did Customs officers uncover the arms shipment at Tin Can Port? The discovery follows an earlier disclosure by Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi regarding a suspicious container carrying concealed crates of knocked-down components.Upon completing a…

Tonto Dikeh launches a new interdenominational ministry in Abuja, marking a major milestone in her ongoing spiritual journey and Christian evangelism. The Nollywood actress, politician, and evangelist officially unveiled the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT) as a global movement dedicated to prayer, spiritual awakening, and life transformation through the Holy Spirit. What is the vision behind Tonto Dikeh’s new prophetic ministry in Abuja? Announcing the launch on her official social media platforms, Dikeh described the movement as an interdenominational altar created for believers seeking deep spiritual renewal, deliverance, and consecrated living.Anchored on the biblical scripture Mark 2:22 regarding placing new…

Mustafa Chike-Obi slams the IMF for promoting policy prescriptions that he contends threaten Nigeria’s economic stability and industrial growth. The prominent financial leader and former Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc publicly criticized the International Monetary Fund, urging the multilateral organization to stop making what he described as devious recommendations to Nigerian policymakers. Why is Mustafa Chike-Obi challenging the IMF’s economic model for Nigeria? Addressing the ongoing macroeconomic debates surrounding Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary policy, Chike-Obi asserted that international financial institutions know better than to recommend formulas that hamper local real-sector productivity. He raised major concerns over three specific measures frequently…

Peter Obi challenges Nigerian youth to take active responsibility for the country’s future by embracing leadership, good governance, and active citizenship.Speaking as the special guest and keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of the 10th session of the Babcock International Model United Nations (BIMUN 2026) in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, the former Anambra State Governor urged over 500 African youth delegates to become driving forces behind regional peace and sustainable development. What were Peter Obi’s key messages to delegates at Babcock’s BIMUN 2026? The landmark 10th edition of BIMUN, themed “Better Together: A Decade of BIMUN Advancing the United Nations’ Vision…

President Tinubu commends NGX leadership and his administration’s Economic Management Team following a major capital market rebound, revealing plans to list state-owned assets such as NNPC Limited on the national bourse.Receiving the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the President celebrated the expansion of Nigeria’s stock market capitalization from N30 trillion in May 2023 to over N160 trillion. How will President Tinubu and the NGX Group deepen national capital formation? During the executive briefing at the State House, NGX Group Chairman Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga…

Aliko Dangote announces strategic plans to build a major new oil refinery in Kenya, aiming to significantly boost energy independence across the East African region.Speaking during an interview with BBC News on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Africa’s richest industrialist revealed that the project is designed to replicate the success of his mega-refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, and reduce the continent’s reliance on imported petroleum products. How will Dangote’s Kenya oil refinery impact East Africa’s energy sector? The proposed $17 billion East African Oil Refinery, planned for Kenya’s coastal region in Lamu, is projected to feature a processing capacity of up to…

Chidi Odinkalu slams President Bola Tinubu over the lack of publicly available records regarding his early education, genealogy, and nationality.The human rights activist and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) raised these concerns during a radio broadcast on Nigeria Info FM on Friday, August 7, 2026. Why did Chidi Odinkalu question President Tinubu’s background? Speaking during the interactive broadcast, the prominent legal scholar questioned how a sitting president could lack verifiable primary and secondary school certifications before proceeding to tertiary education.Odinkalu addressed earlier assertions by government defenders—such as Minister Festus Keyamo—who suggested the President may have been…

NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN, has declared that no security or anti-graft agency possesses the statutory or constitutional power to freeze the operational bank accounts of a federating state government. Speaking on the reported attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to restrict the Osun State Government’s accounts, the leader of the legal bar characterized the move as unconstitutional, illegal, and a gross abuse of regulatory power. Why is the Nigerian Bar Association challenging the EFCC over state accounts? The President of the Nigerian Bar Association issued a stern warning against federal institutions exceeding their statutory boundaries to…

Big Brother Naija Season 11 “Show Ya Sef” hit Day 12 with a thunderous wave of creative tension and tactical maneuvering as the housemates fought to lock in their weekly wager. Morning energy was electric yet anxious as the house pivoted entirely toward preparing for their high-stakes culture and performance showcase. Taking firm charge of the rehearsal floor was Anambra’s own Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, whose disciplined directorial approach kept the house focused despite mounting exhaustion. However, leadership in Biggie’s house is never smooth sailing; sharp creative differences flared mid-afternoon between Bluethopia and Aikou over stage placement and script…