By Ayomide Otitoju The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for national renewal, responsible leadership and urgent reforms to address insecurity, economic sabotage and electoral malpractice in the country. The bishops made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of their First Plenary Meeting for 2026, held from February 19 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The newly remodelled Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School in Ewekoro, Ogun State, has been commissioned following a major upgrade undertaken by Lafarge Africa Plc as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The renovation project delivered new classrooms, a fully furnished computer laboratory, modern dining and toilet…
By Ayomide Otitoju Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the governor announced in a state broadcast on Friday. The move follows a mass resignation by lawmakers in the state assembly. On Wednesday, Wesley Bathiya, Speaker of the Adamawa State House…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja, where both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the nation’s energy sector….
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings PLC, the parent company of Access Bank Group, has reinforced the leadership of the financial institution, in connecting African and European markets as its Group Managing Director and CEO, Innocent C. Ike, officially inaugurated the Nigerian Pavilion at the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show. The event marks a pivotal moment…
By Ayomide Otitoju Award-winning journalist and public administrator, ’Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. In an open letter dated February 26, 2026, Sarafa-Yusuf said her decision followed “deep reflection and wide consultation,” adding that she opted for a public declaration to remain focused on responsibility…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State will host its largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries in June 2026, following a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer Samantha Cohen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday at the State House, Marina, formally…
By Ayomide Otitoju Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted four members of a single family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State. The victims were said to have gone to their farmland around 5 a.m. on Wednesday when the assailants struck. The armed men reportedly stormed the farmland at the outskirts of Babanla, firing…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has posted robust financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting strong subscriber growth, broad-based revenue gains, and continued momentum across its connectivity, digital, and fintech businesses. The company also declared a final dividend of N15 per share, bringing total dividends for the year to N20…
