By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Tuesday adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026. During the hearing, El-Rufai’s counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant bail, citing constitutional rights and the need for adequate time to prepare a defense. The prosecution,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Joseph Aloba, father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has raised concerns after two of the three laboratories approved by a court to conduct a DNA test on his grandson reportedly indicated they lack the capacity to carry out the procedure. Aloba’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, said the laboratories nominated by Wunmi Aloba and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Tuesday ramped up efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) with an awareness walk and stakeholders’ symposium to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the disease. The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the First…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s attractiveness to global investors, stating that the country’s strong fundamentals and clear value proposition position it as a key destination for energy capital. Speaking at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Ojulari said Nigeria’s energy strategy is anchored on realism,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two nurses have been arrested following the deaths of two young sisters, aged six and three, at the General Hospital in Zuru, allegedly due to a drug misapplication. The incident occurred on March 18 and is linked to suspected medical negligence. The suspects are in police custody in Birnin Kebbi while authorities…
BMW’s Chinese unit announced a recall of nearly 180,000 vehicles on Tuesday after authorities flagged a potential wiring fault in air conditioning systems that could pose a fire hazard. According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the recall affects 133,849 locally manufactured 5 Series vehicles produced between December 5, 2023, and April 12,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday convened political party leaders at its Abuja headquarters to present and discuss newly drafted electoral guidelines in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Party chairmen, secretaries, and representatives attended the meeting, including Senator Nenadi Usman for the Labour Party, and Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel…
The European Union and Australia on Tuesday finalized a landmark free trade agreement in Canberra, ending eight years of negotiations and opening new opportunities for exporters amid growing global trade uncertainty. The leaders also agreed on a defense and security partnership to strengthen maritime and cyber cooperation. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director, effective May 1, 2026, the bank disclosed through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. The bank said Okwudili’s appointment aligns with its tradition of developing leaders from within and will strengthen its executive management team. Okwudili holds a…
