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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday. President Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came to ...
By Ismail Azeez The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has felicitated the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary. The monarch commended the Governor's developmental strides and his people-oriented style of governance within the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of ...
President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President, made this known on Wednesday in a statement ahead of Tinubu’s participation at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 ...
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa, Haruna Yahaya, has expressed concern over the spate of deforestation caused by indiscriminate tree felling in the state. Yahaya said this on Tuesday during a homage visit to the Emir of Kazaure, Najib Hussaini Adamu. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse by Shiisu Adam, spokesman ...
The Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation, on Tuesday took media delegations to the 2026 Hajj to some religious, historical and heritage landmarks in the city of Makkah. This formed part of its role to provide facilitation and support to local and international media outlets covering the Hajj. A major landmark initiative unveiled by the ...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation. The Africa-France Summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and senior officials from over 30 countries to discuss Africa’s economic ...
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged the management of Guinness Nigeria PLC to maintain strict adherence to national rules and regulations in their business operations. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving a delegation led by the company’s Managing Director and CEO, Girish Sharma, Olukoyede emphasized that ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed a viral video alleging that its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, authorized the sale of nomination forms through an unofficial stakeholder. In a press release issued by the party’s National Headquarters and signed by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC characterized the video as ...
For many Nigerians, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination once represented a serious academic test that determined who was truly prepared for higher education. Years ago, scoring below 200 often meant a candidate had little chance of securing admission into competitive institutions. The examination body, despite its imperfections, represented a minimum standard expected from students preparing ...
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has pledged to implement severe penalties for terrorism and criminality if he assumes office in 2027. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen proposed that terrorism convictions should attract mandatory life imprisonment. He also vowed to establish a specialized terrorism court ...
By Damilare Adeleye Prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and Africa’s rucjest black woman, Folorunso Alakija has shared the story of her transition from a career in banking to fashion design and her eventual breakthrough into Nigeria’s volatile oil sector following years of uncertainty. Appearing on the Nidacity podcast hosted by former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, the Executive ...
Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, rejected an application filed by the Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, for permission to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj, and a medical check-up. Jaja is facing prosecution by the Economic ...
By Fredrick Ameh The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has taken Nigeria’s Blue Economy campaign to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he participated in a high-level panel discussion on maritime development and sustainability. The summit, held in Nairobi, brought together African leaders, policymakers, investors, and development partners to advance ...
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, is set to lead discussions on artificial intelligence and regional port security during the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) Board meeting in Lagos next week. The gathering, scheduled for May 18–21 at Eko Hotel, will feature daily sessions starting ...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has facilitated savings exceeding N348.8 million for stakeholders in the maritime sector during the first quarter of 2026. This was achieved through its dedicated complaints and dispute resolution mechanism, which remains a critical tool for maintaining industrial harmony. According to the Council’s quarterly data, the agency handled 32 complaints during ...
By Damilare Adeleye Chams Holding Company Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Femi Okanlawon and Mr. Olabisi Makanjuola as Non-Executive Directors, effective May 5, 2026. The company disclosed the new appointments in a notice issued on Tuesday, jointly signed by the Group Managing Director, Mayowa Olaniyan, and the Company Secretary, Oluwaseun Osuji. The company ...
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has detailed his administration’s shift toward decentralizing infrastructure to manage the rapid urban growth of Osogbo, the state capital, while simultaneously stimulating economic expansion across other major towns in Osun State. Speaking at the Government House on Monday during a meeting with a delegation from the Association of Real ...
Kehinde Bamigbetan, a frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives, Oshodi-Isolo II, Lagos State, has received a Special Recognition Award in Politics from City People, the popular society magazine. Announcing the award, the Publisher of City People, Seye Kehinde, stated that the newspaper's selection committee found Bamigbetan worthy following a review of his political activities ...
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the news of the passing of popular Nollywood actor and model, Alexx Ekubo. He was 40 years old. According to reports, the actor passed away at a hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 following complications from an undisclosed illness. Known for his ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, 12 of the rescued survivors have graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN). This achievement marks a significant milestone in one of Nigeria’s most tragic insurgency episodes. The graduands were celebrated during the university’s 17th ...
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have formally presented and endorsed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate of the zone for the 2027 senatorial election. The endorsement, described by party leaders as a collective decision aimed at ensuring quality representation and sustaining party unity in ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Federal Government has announced plans to commission no fewer than 15 roads and bridge projects and repairs embarked upon by th3 President Bola Tinubu-led administration across the country. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the projects, which spread across the six geopolitical zones, ...
By Muyideen Aliyu An early morning fire outbreak has razed at least 24 shops at the popular Mandate Market in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Out of a market block comprising over 200 shops, 24 were seriously affected by the inferno. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Tuesday, the Public Relations ...
