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Aba is emerging as a powerful hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial growth in Nigeria’s South-East, proving why the city is now seen as a new light from the East. A New Light from the East — Aba Leads the Way It seems a new beacon of progress is shining from the East. During a recent speech in Abuja, the lights went out — a familiar scene in Nigeria. Yet, in that moment, Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State calmly declared: “We have solved the power problem in Aba.” What once sounded like a joke is now a reality. Residents confirm it — Aba now enjoys 24/7 electricity!  While others battle darkness, Aba is powering ahead. Businesses are booming, generators are silent, and life feels new again. To the people of Aba — una too much! You’ve been enjoying this comfort quietly oh! Should we all start moving to Aba now? 😄 This shows what visionary leadership and political will can achieve. Aba, the city of enterprise, is now lighting the way for Nigeria. 🌟 A child who sees a mothe...

South Africa Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Largest Fuel Importer Written By Elvis Ifeanyi 8:58 Am South  Africa has officially surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of petrol, marking a major shift in the continent’s energy landscape. According to data from energy consultancy CITAC, South Africa imported 4.2 million metric tonnes of fuel in the first quarter of 2025, outpacing Nigeria’s 3.1 million metric tonnes. This change follows the ramp-up of production at the Dangote Industries "Refinery" in Lagos, which has drastically reduced Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. Before the refinery became operational, Nigeria was the continent’s top importer of refined petroleum products, spending billions of dollars annually to meet local demand despite being a major crude oil producer. Now, with the Dangote Refinery refining millions of litres of fuel daily, Nigeria has moved closer to achieving energy self-sufficiency — a development that many see as a turning poi...

Protests in Morocco Over World Cup Stadiums and Public Services Large protests have erupted across Morocco in response to the government’s decision to prioritize the construction of football stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, rather than invest in improving basic public services such as healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. The demonstrations, led mostly by young people under the banner of movements like GenZ 212, have spread through major cities including Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir. Protesters argue that while the government is spending billions on sports infrastructure, ordinary citizens continue to face daily struggles with underfunded hospitals, overcrowded schools, high unemployment, and rising living costs. PHOTSTORY  Public anger was further inflamed after several maternal deaths at a hospital in Agadir, which many saw as a tragic symbol of the country’s failing healthcare system. Chants such as “We don’t need stadiums, we need hospitals!” ha...

Scientists Create Human Embryos from Skin DNA for the First Time For the first time, US scientists have successfully created early-stage human embryos using DNA extracted from skin cells and fertilized with sperm.  The breakthrough offers hope for overcoming infertility caused by age or illness, as it shows that nearly any body cell could serve as the foundation for new life. Experts also suggest the technique could one day enable same-sex couples to have genetically related children.

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8, 2025. It is the first new crude export facility to be built in Nigeria in more than 50 years. The Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Services of Green Energy International Limited, GEIL, Olusegun Ilori, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The facility, built by GEIL, operators of the Otakikpo field in OML 11, Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will become the country’s first wholly indigenous onshore terminal since the Forcados Terminal, commissioned in 1971. The company said the facility aligns with Tinubu’s administration’s drive to boost crude oil production and address Nigeria’s long-standing evacuation challenge. “This project is a strategic infrastructure that supports the administration’s commitment to raising output while reducing costs,” Ilori said.