Daniel Otera

NRC Suspends Warri–Itakpe Train Operations

  The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a temporary suspension of operations on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS), citing operational exigencies and technical advice from its engineers. In an official statement released by the corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the NRC explained that the decision was necessary to allow for critical operational…

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ADC Primary a “Sham”, Party Chieftain Slams Process

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Ibrahim Wala, has thrown his weight behind the rejection of the party’s recently concluded presidential primary election, describing the process as a betrayal of the democratic principles the opposition party claims to champion. The development follows a public rejection of the primary results by former Minister of Transportation…

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FIFA Unveils Team Base Camps for 2026 World Cup

  Defending champions Argentina and host of football heavyweights have learned where they will live, train, and prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with global football’s governing body releasing the official list of team base camps on Monday for the tournament that kicks off next month across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In…

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World Bank Cancels $717.7m Power Sector Financing 

  The Federal Government has lost access to $717.7m in undisbursed World Bank financing originally earmarked to rescue Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector, following a joint decision by both parties to terminate the Power Sector Recovery Performance Based Operation. According to restructuring documents obtained from the World Bank, the cancellation was triggered by a formal request…

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