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Court Jails Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years in Absentia Over ₦33.8bn Fraud

By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years’ imprisonment in absentia over ₦33.8 billion money laundering charges linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment after finding Mamman guilty on all 12 counts filed by…

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Trump Arrives Beijing on First US Presidential Visit in Nearly a Decade

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The summit comes amid mounting disagreements over trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Ahead of the talks, Trump appeared focused on economic and…

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Promasidor, Cowbell Win Top Industry, CSR Awards

By Ayomide Otitoju  Promasidor Nigeria has secured three major industry recognitions, reinforcing its position in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector and highlighting the growing influence of its flagship dairy brand, Cowbell. At the Industry Awards, Promasidor Nigeria was named “Outstanding Dairy Company of the Year,” while Cowbell emerged as “Dairy Brand of the Year.” The…

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Nigeria’s Port Cargo Throughput Rises to 32.38m Tons in Q1 2026

By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total cargo throughput across the nation’s ports rising to 32.38 million metric tons amid increased trade activity and ongoing port reforms. Data released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) showed that Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels…

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Mosquitoes Kill 760,000 People Annually, Remain Deadliest Animals

By Ayomide Otitoju Mosquitoes remain the deadliest animals to humans, responsible for an estimated 760,000 deaths annually through the spread of diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika, according to researchers and global health experts. Despite their size, mosquitoes account for about 17 per cent of infectious diseases worldwide, far surpassing threats…

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