By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, has urged Muslims to sustain the values of piety, peace, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan beyond the fasting period. Speaking in a post-Ramadan message, Tajudeen emphasised that devotion to God should not end with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,245 per litre, up from N1,175, citing rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a notice issued to marketers on Friday, the refinery stated that its ex-depot (gantry) price…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, urging them to uphold the values of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President called on Muslims to rededicate themselves to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing of a £746 million financing agreement in London between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, and Citi Bank. The funding is intended to modernise Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, addressing congestion, improving operational efficiency, and boosting Nigeria’s trade capacity. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least three police officers and a local vigilante leader were shot dead by suspected bandits in Tordamisa, Donga Local Government Area, authorities confirmed. The victims include Corporal Raphael Danjuma, Police Constable Ebenezer Daniel, Police Constable Samuel Bawa, and Nutsa Tyav, a 60-year-old Chairman of the Tordamisa Village Vigilante Group. The Acting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to develop a large-scale integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform aimed at modernising Nigeria’s dairy sector and boosting national food security. The agreement, signed in London ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aremu Afolayan has issued a public apology to Nigerians after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made at a recent EKO57 campaign event backing President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. The gathering, held on Sunday, brought together several Nollywood figures, including Yomi Fash-Lanso, Remi Surutu, and Adams Kehinde, to mobilise support ahead of…
By Ayomide Otitoju SXSW London has revealed the first lineup for its 2026 edition, set to transform East London into a global hub for music and culture. The festival will run from June 1 to 6 across multiple venues in Shoreditch, showcasing both UK talent and international acts. Headlining the initial roster are Afrobeats star…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called on the United States and Israel to halt ongoing hostilities with Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling out of control with severe humanitarian and economic consequences. Speaking at a European Union summit in Brussels, Guterres urged an immediate de-escalation, stressing that continued fighting could…
