By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has been honoured with the Vanguard Newspapers’ 2025 Energy Innovation and Reform Icon of the Year Award in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector.The award was received on his behalf by the company’s Executive Vice President, Business Services,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Engr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga, Technical Adviser on Public Transport Rail at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has received a National Conference Excellence Award from The Mirror newspaper in recognition of his contributions to urban mobility in Lagos State. The award, presented at a ceremony held at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness.The witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, told the court during proceedings that he made his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged parents to instill strong moral values and discipline in their children, stressing that proper upbringing is key to building a responsible society and preserving family legacies. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Friday during the 10th Year Remembrance and prayer in honour of the late Chief…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ghana has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner over what it described as “xenophobic incidents” involving Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised concern over a recent incident in KwaZulu-Natal province in which a legally resident Ghanaian migrant was allegedly confronted and told to return…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking permission to re-present an exhibit to its witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The judge fixed April 24…
By Ayomide Otitoju An aspirant for the Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Ifeanyi Metuh, has called for strict adherence to zoning and rotation principles in Anambra State’s political structure, particularly ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election. Metuh, in a statement, aligned with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s position on rotational leadership, arguing that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore in seven new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to set high performance benchmarks in public service delivery. The appointments bring the total number of Permanent Secretaries named under the current administration to 129. The new appointees were inaugurated alongside members of the Lagos State Health…
By Ayomide Otitoju The second edition of the Nigeria–South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable has brought together government officials, diplomats, and private sector leaders to strengthen trade, investment, and infrastructure collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The roundtable, held on Thursday, focused on advancing economic ties between Nigeria and South Africa, with stakeholders…
