U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the option of lifting long-standing oil sanctions on Iran to help the country recover economically and rebuild its infrastructure. Sources close to the administration say the proposal is part of broader deliberations within the White House on recalibrating U.S. engagement in the Middle East. The idea, if implemented, would mark a dramatic policy pivot, especially considering Trump’s earlier hardline stance on Iran during his first term in office. “If Iran demonstrates a commitment to peace and rebuilding instead of provocation, the United States may be open to easing certain restrictions,” a senior administration…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
In a display of precision engineering and technological prowess, a team of 432 mobile robots has successfully relocated an 8,200-ton building complex in Shanghai, marking one of the largest and most intricate building moves ever completed using autonomous robotics. The building, a historic shikumen-style structure dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, was lifted and shifted for approximately three weeks to facilitate critical underground renovations. After being moved nearly 32 feet (10 meters) per day, the entire structure was safely returned to its original site on June 7, 2025. The operation, carried out in Shanghai’s bustling Jing’an District, is part…
The Kaduna State Government has officially launched the 2025 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week (MNCH) in Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area, reaffirming its commitment to tackling maternal and child mortality through strengthened health interventions. The event, held at the Rigachikun Primary Health Care Centre, was flagged off by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani at the ceremony. Addressing a diverse gathering of stakeholders, Dr. Balarabe described the MNCH Week as a “life-saving intervention” targeting pregnant women, nursing mothers, newborns, and children under five. “This is not just another health programme; it is a moral…
As part of its ongoing commitment to local content development and inclusive community engagement, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has successfully held its 2025 annual capacity development workshop for leaders and representatives from its host communities. Themed “Engagement and Advocacy Skills: Critical Tools for Community Representatives,” the workshop brought together participants from Yewa North and Ewekoro Local Government Areas, reflecting the plant’s broad-based, participatory approach to sustainable development. Declaring the event open, Mr. Aina Olugbenga, Head of Human Asset Management and Administration, lauded the community leaders for their dedication and peaceful collaboration, which he described as pivotal to the harmonious…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has commissioned the newly rehabilitated Sokoto Geographic Information System (SOGIS) Centre, marking what he described as a “new era” in digital land administration and transparency in the state. The upgraded centre, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and automation tools, was commissioned on Monday by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, whom Governor Aliyu thanked for honouring the invitation and commissioning his second project in Sokoto within the space of days. “This commissioning is not just the opening of a facility—it is the unveiling of a transformative platform that will drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation in…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has commissioned a key phase of a 40-million-gallon-per-day water supply project, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to deliver clean and steady water to residents across the metropolis. Speaking during the commissioning of the Old Airport Water Scheme on Monday, June 23, 2025, Governor Aliyu described the project as a “fulfilled promise” aimed at reducing the long-standing suffering caused by acute water shortages in the state capital. The event was graced by the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, who was commended for honouring the invitation despite his tight schedule. Governor Aliyu expressed deep gratitude,…
The Sokoto state government has commenced the planting of over 200,000 trees across the state, in a step to combate climate change and plastic pollution. The initiative is supported by UNICEF, UNDP, and UNEP. First held in 1973, the World Environment Day has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. It is a global platform for public outreach. The 2025’s theme is: “Say No to Plastic Waste and Tree Plantation.” The Commissioner for Environment, Nura Muhammad Tangaza, at the inauguration of the tree planting, held at Hafsatu…
Uyo, Nigeria – The Development Communications (DevComs) Network has debunked reports suggesting that family planning service providers narrowly escaped a mob attack during a recent outreach in Mbierebe Akpawat, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a statement issued by Akin Jimoh of DevComs Network, the organization described the earlier reports—now retracted—as false and misleading, noting that the outreach held in June was peaceful, productive, and welcomed by the host community. “The report, which has since been retracted, was based on inaccurate information and does not reflect the reality of the outreach activity,” the statement read. It…
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, has announced the appointment of a new management team for its College of Nursing Sciences, effective June 2, 2025. According to a statement by the Head of the hospital’s Public Affairs Unit, Mansur Wadata, the appointments are for an initial period of two years and are renewable for a second and final term, subject to satisfactory performance. This development follows the voluntary retirement of the former Provost, Mrs. Grace Isiaku Amadu. The newly appointed management team comprises: Garba Usman – Provost. He is a registered Nurse and holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees…
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, has said his committee has discovered discrepancies involving ₦210 trillion in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. He disclosed, during the investigative session on Wednesday, when the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC, Dapo Segun, appeared before the committee, that the absence of detailed records justified massive legal and auditing fees, including contradictions in receivables reportedly worth over N210 trillion between 2017 and 2023. “Legal fees were accrued without any explanation or documentation regarding the legal services rendered.…