Police in Kroonstad, Free State, are investigating the theft of firearms, ammunition and bulletproof vests at the Moqhaka Parks Municipality building.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said the break-in likely happened at around 00:55 on Monday.
A municipal employee discovered the break-in when he arrived at...
The University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to proceed on strike due to the non-payment of June 2025 salaries. Jurbe Molwus, a professor and the chairman of ASUU in the institution gave the directive in a message he circulated to members of the union on
…at N70 ($0.0459) per share A total of 2.29 billion shares of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) will be issued in US dollars at an offer price of N70 per share ($0.0459), raising gross proceeds of $105million. GTCO shares traded at N82.75 per share on Thursday, nearing its 52 week high of N84.95 as
Teesas Education is set to light up the summer for children aged eight to 18 with a transformative learning experience that blends academics with creativity and innovation. The edTech-driven firm will run the summer school across two engaging cohorts from July 21 to August 8, and August 11 to 28, which promises to be more
The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, spotlighting critical proposals including the establishment of state police, creation of additional local government areas, and sweeping electoral reforms. The South-west session of the hearing, which runs from Friday to Saturday at Water Crest Hotel
GTCO Holdings will sell 2.29 billion newly issued shares at a reference price of N70 per share on the London Stock Exchange. The equity offering is part of the run-up to the company’s listing on the London Stock Exchange, which is scheduled for July 9. According to a corporate disclosure on the Nigerian Exchange website
Remembering “Dodo Mayana,” the King Who Chose Football The Nigerian football community is grieving the loss of one of its most respected figures, Peter Rufai. Fondly known as Dodo Mayana, Rufai passed away at the age of 61 on July 3, 2025. More than just a goalkeeper, he was a trailblazer, a leader, and a
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host five African presidents in Washington, D.C., for what the White House describes as high-level discussions on trade and commercial partnerships. The meeting, scheduled to begin on July 9, is part of a three-day event that aims to reshape U.S.-Africa relations around business rather than aid. But
Amaechi, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), believes that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power is if Nigerians “rise against him” at the polls not just in words, but in numbers, action, and unity. In a democracy, removing a sitting
Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, both the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will not be open to the public. This development has sparked conversations among Nigerians online, with many wondering why such a major diplomatic office would pause operations. Here are the key reasons behind the closure beyond the
CBN Reforms, Others Boost Nigeria’s Investment Profile The founder of the Research Alpha fund and a veteran Asia-Pacific investor, Michael McGaughy, has said that the reforms put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others, such as the harmonisation of the foreign exchange market and the subsidy removal, boost Nigeria’s profile as
It is no longer news that the federal government owes the generation companies (GenCos) approximately ₦4 trillion for electricity generated and supplied to the national grid. This debt, accumulated over time through systemic inefficiencies and persistent market shortfalls, now poses a serious threat to the financial stability of GenCos and the broader Nigerian Electricity Supply
“He who learns, teaches.” — Ethiopian Proverb In many African communities, learning is not a selfish act. Knowledge, once gained, must be passed on. Skills, once mastered, must be shared. This Ethiopian proverb encapsulates a timeless truth: growth is communal. In organisations today, this wisdom remains as urgent as ever. Learning without teaching is a
Home Fossil Energy New oilfield development project comes online offshore China December 3, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has brought on stream an oilfield adjustment and satellite fields development project in the Beibu Gulf Basin of the South China Sea, off the coast of