By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has overturned a National Industrial Court judgment and ordered the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to pay ₦10 million in costs for unlawful labour practices affecting 20 former employees. In a unanimous ruling, a three-member panel led by Justice Bilkisu Aliyu, with Justices Donatus Okorowa and Oyebisi…
Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran on Monday, as Tehran threatened retaliation against vital infrastructure across the Middle East, intensifying a conflict that has triggered the worst energy crisis in decades. Explosions were reported in Tehran, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates intercepted missiles and drones. At least 40 energy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), hosted prominent opposition figures at his residence in Kano on Sunday as part of the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. The gathering at Kwankwaso’s Miller Road residence included former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Earth trapped record levels of heat in 2025, with long-term consequences expected to last thousands of years, the United Nations warned Monday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed in its State of the Global Climate report that the 11 hottest years on record have all occurred between 2015 and 2025. Last…
By Ayomide Otitoju Manchester City capitalised on a costly error by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to secure a 2-0 win and lift the League Cup at Wembley on Sunday, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in the second half. The match turned on Kepa’s mishap when he allowed Rayan Cherki’s cross to slip through his hands,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has defended the conduct of officers in a recent case involving a traffic offender, stating that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation. Speaking at a meeting at the police headquarters in Ikeja, CP Jimoh said the suspect, arrested for driving against…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has partnered with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to roll out a mortgage financing initiative aimed at addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and expanding access to affordable homeownership. The scheme, known as the MREIF mortgage loan product, is designed to provide Nigerians—particularly low- and middle-income earners—with easier access…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level virtual webinar aimed at helping public institutions strengthen revenue systems, enhance fiscal transparency, and deploy smarter digital frameworks for collections and accountability. The webinar, scheduled for March 24, 2026, is themed “Digital Fiscal Transparency: Unlocking Sub-national Opportunities for International Partners.” It is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has trained and graduated over 40 beneficiaries in fish farming and entrepreneurship at its Obajana plant, as part of its host communities empowerment programme aimed at promoting self-reliance and economic growth. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, described the initiative as a strategic intervention designed to…
