The Nigerian Publishers Association has commenced the construction of an ultra-modern six-storey building at its permanent site in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The sod-turning ceremony for the gigantic project, which drew members of the association from across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, marks a major milestone in the history of the over…
Billionaire Businessman Aliko Dangote has revealed why he decided not to purchase Arsenal F.C. Speaking in an interview with the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Nicolai Tangen, Dangote stated that he shelved his long-held ambition because he decided to focus his resources on completing the Dangote Refinery. Dangote said he came close to making…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th Africa CEO Forum scheduled to begin on Thursday. Newsmen reports that the Nigerian leader landed at the Presidential Wing of Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, alongside Rwanda’s Defence Minister, Juvenal Marizamunda….
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years’ imprisonment in absentia over a N33.8bn money laundering and fraud case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court convicted Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the anti-graft agency, holding…
The Oyo State Government through the State Primary Health Care Board has commemorated the 2026 World Malaria Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at strengthening public awareness, promoting preventive healthcare practices, and reducing the burden of malaria across communities in the state. The commemoration, themed “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now…
The University of Nigeria Nsukka, has condemned the recent criticisms made by an education advocate, Alex Onyia, over the state infrastructure at the institution. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Agha Egwu Inya, alleged that Onyia arrived at the university with an ulterior motive and a television crew, ready to document the…
The Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Federal Capital Territory, on Tuesday docked the embattled former Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Shehu Gabam, for alleged financial misappropriation and other charges. The case between between Gabam and the current Chairman of SDP, Sodiq Abubakar, are contained in case file No. DCC/10/2026, before the FCT Chief Magistrate Court. Gabam, alongside Chukwuma…
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, NSACC, has called for calm, dialogue and strengthened bilateral cooperation amid recent xenophobic unrest in South Africa. The Chairman of NSACC, Dr Ije Jidenma, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The Federal Government has taken steps, including diplomatic engagements, investigations, legislative actions and voluntary evacuations to address…
The Osun State Police Command has condemned the recent vandalisation and destruction of campaign billboards and other government symbols across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, described the incidents as criminal acts capable of disturbing…
The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has warned politicians and youths against engaging in election-related offences capable of undermining democratic processes. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and made available. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, issued the warning…