Renowned Nigerian gospel singers Nathaniel Bassey and Frank Edwards, alongside the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, have paid tributes following the death of celebrated American worship leader, Dr. Ron Kenoly. Kenoly’s death was confirmed on Tuesday by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, in a statement posted on the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The celebrated designer shared the news on Instagram, posting a short video of the couple at a brown-pastel themed venue, dressed in coordinated tan outfits. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have condemned the deadly attacks on communities in Kwara State, describing the killings as heinous and expressing condolences to the victims and the Nigerian government. In separate statements, the international actors reacted to the assault on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, where gunmen killed…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Enugu State High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 coal miners killed by British colonial authorities during the 1949 Iva Valley massacre in Enugu State. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Anthony Onovo awarded £20 million to each of the affected…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that ongoing repair works on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway will take between six weeks and two months to achieve full completion. The Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Ganiyu Hamzat, disclosed this on Thursday following consultations with the contractor handling the project and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that the American government coordinated the Christmas Day air strikes carried out against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State in collaboration with the Nigerian government. Trump made the disclosure on Thursday while addressing guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., stating that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cautioned that continued reliance on coastal delivery of petroleum products could drive petrol prices in Nigeria close to N1,000 per litre. In a statement on Thursday, the company stressed that its preferred gantry loading system remains the most efficient and cost-effective method for ensuring price stability for consumers….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has been named Overall CEO of the Year at the 2026 MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG). The annual forum brings together over 400 senior leaders from MTN’s markets worldwide to reflect on performance, celebrate excellence, and align on strategic priorities shaping the company’s future. Karl’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria’s flagship youth athletics development programme, MTN CHAMPS, is set to enter its fourth season, building on its reputation as one of the country’s leading platforms for identifying and nurturing young sporting talent. The upcoming season aims to further elevate the programme’s impact on grassroots athletics. To mark the start of…
