At the location of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Tinubu slipped on Wednesday while getting into the parade vehicle. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagle Square, Abuja venue of the programme. It was observed that the President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to…
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the date Tuesday as Africa’s most developed economy faces a myriad of problems under his ANC party. They include record unemployment, an electricity crisis that’s led to crippling blackouts for homes and businesses, and widespread voter mistrust following a stream of corruption allegations over the years. Several polls predict that the…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised an expected NATO agreement on increased defence spending as a “great victory for everyone,” striking a notably conciliatory tone at the alliance’s summit in The Hague. With leaders of NATO’s 32 member states gathered, the summit appeared meticulously orchestrated to keep Trump aligned with allies. The official agenda…
By Ayomide Otitoju FCMB Group Plc has projected a profit after tax of N36.6 billion for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. According to the group’s earnings forecast, gross earnings are expected to reach N239.4 billion, with interest income projected at N209.1 billion. Interest expenses are estimated at N107.9 billion, leaving a net interest…
•Top pastors, business moguls, banks and oil firms’ CEOs affected •NCAA, FAAN, NAMA get letter to ground affected planes •Aviation ministry, Customs on warpath over flight ban directive The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to ground 91 private jets belonging to some wealthy Nigerians over their alleged refusal to pay import duties…
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has won a majority of seats in elections for the legislative assembly of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, preliminary results say. According to unofficial results released by the election commission, Khan’s PTI won 25 out of 45 seats in the polls held on Sunday. Polling was held across…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says majority of the revenue flowing into the nation’s treasury is generated from non-oil exports. Osinbajo said this on Thursday at the 51st annual international conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) in Lagos. Represented by Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science, technology and innovation, Osinbajo said that the federal government…
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo will be given more minutes in the upcoming friendly against Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers.The Anglo-Nigerian ended speculation surrounding his future this month by putting pen to paper on a fresh three-year deal that binds him to the Emirates Stadium outfit until 2024…
An Abuja High Court, presided over by Justice M. M. Adamu, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Chris Imumolen as the National Chairman of the Accord Party. This ruling is effective pending the hearing and determination of a lawsuit filed by Imumolen and 12 other party officials against Maxwell Mgbudem and…
