The United States Armed Forces has announced plans to begin a naval blockade of Iranian ports, following the collapse of high-level talks between United States and Iran in Pakistan. The decision was confirmed on Monday, with Donald Trump blaming Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions for the breakdown in negotiations. The talks, held in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, and what he described as a shrinking democratic space in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the need to…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the Society of Petroleum Engineers Oloibiri Lecture and Energy Forum 2026, the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Limited, Adedapo Segun, has emphasised the importance of data-driven decision-making in guiding investment strategies. Speaking at a panel session themed “Capital Allocation beyond Brownfield vs. Greenfield: Data-driven investment decisions” in Abuja, Segun—represented by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager in Bundesliga history following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. Eta, 34, also becomes the first woman to lead a men’s team in the top flight of a major European league. Previously the Bundesliga’s first female assistant coach,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Kcee, has disclosed that repeated snubs by award organisers early in his career left him emotionally distressed and in tears. The Afrobeats artiste, formerly one half of the duo KC Presh, said the lack of industry recognition despite his efforts prompted him to stop placing importance on…
Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with the people of Lebanon, stressing a “moral obligation” to protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking at St Peter’s Square following the Regina Coeli prayer, the pontiff said he felt close to the Lebanese people during what he described as a period of sorrow and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has elected its state executives by consensus, as party leaders urged supporters to mobilise against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the congress, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Aminu Bande, who recently defected to the ADC,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kaduna State Government has signed into law the Kaduna State Tax (Consolidation) Law, 2025, in a major reform aimed at overhauling and simplifying the state’s tax system. Governor Uba Sani signed the legislation after its passage by the State House of Assembly, describing it as a step toward improving fiscal efficiency…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to Nigerians who have formally renounced their citizenship. The minister clarified that the directive applies only to individuals whose renunciation requests have been duly approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo said the…
