
GTCO to Host 15th Annual Autism Conference July 15–16
By Ayomide Ototoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced plans to host the…
By Ayomide Ototoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced plans to host the 15th edition of its annual Autism Conference from July 15 to 16, 2025, at the Muson Centre in Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion,” will highlight the journey from advocacy to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has categorically denied media reports suggesting her defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as “false, inaccurate, and a complete fabrication.” In an interview with The Whistler on Saturday, Kingibe reaffirmed her commitment to the Labour…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed on Sunday by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, who announced the former leader’s death in a London clinic. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has issued a bold challenge to his critics, declaring that he would immediately withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if anyone can provide credible evidence that he engaged in corrupt practices. Obi made the declaration during a live interview…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to prioritise the completion of all critical yet abandoned projects across the Niger Delta region, as part of renewed efforts to accelerate regional development. The President gave the directive during the 25th anniversary celebration of the NDDC held in Port…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away, marking the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional institutions. The monarch’s death was confirmed on Sunday by sources close to the Awujale’s Palace and senior officials within the Ogun State Government. Details surrounding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ask ChatGPTOfficials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday sealed the Abuja regional office of Keystone Bank over the bank’s failure to comply with a court judgment ordering it to pay over ₦240 million to Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Company Limited (AGROPRO Ltd). The enforcement team, led by court bailiff…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has cast doubt over the operational future of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, stating that despite investments totalling approximately $18 billion, the facilities remain non-functional. Speaking during an interactive session with participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme from Lagos Business…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of cash, luxury vehicles, and properties worth over ₦800 million traced to a fraud scheme involving the illegal diversion of funds from 575 dormant customer accounts at Union Bank. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justice Nicholas Osiagor, followed an application…