By Ayomide Otitoju The long-delayed $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline is expected to begin supplying natural gas to Abuja by July, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. A spokesperson for the commission said the milestone marks a significant step in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development and energy transition strategy. The 614-kilometre pipeline is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were in attendance on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress held its National Convention in Abuja. The convention, held at the Rainbow Events Centre, drew over 3,000 delegates and key political stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited and Jamara Home have hosted a staff sporting festival as part of activities to mark the Easter season, aimed at strengthening employee engagement and workplace cohesion. The maiden edition of the event was organised in collaboration with the National Union of Electricity Employees and the Steel and Engineering Workers’ Union…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan amid rising political tensions in Oyo State.The visit comes against the backdrop of speculations over alleged impeachment and dethronement plots, as well as reported friction involving Governor Seyi…
A new trial into the death of football icon Diego Maradona opened on Tuesday in Argentina, nearly 10 months after judicial misconduct led to the collapse of an earlier proceeding.Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery following…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a “scam” and called for his resignation, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Aregbesola made the remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the ADC National…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are rising sharply across Southeast Asia as consumers turn to alternative transport options to cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war.The surge in crude oil prices—up by about 50 percent since the start of the conflict and recently exceeding $100 per barrel—has significantly increased petrol…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government recorded a subsidy obligation of ₦418.79 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.In its 2025 Q4 report, the regulator disclosed that the subsidy represented a ₦39.96 billion decline from the ₦458.75 billion recorded in the third quarter, reflecting…
Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool will need a “very special” performance to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield. Liverpool were comprehensively beaten in the first leg in Paris, failing to register a single shot on target against the reigning European champions, a performance…
