By Ayomide Otitoju Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN), has described his client’s ongoing trial over the alleged ₦80.2 billion local government funds transfers as politically motivated, insisting that the case does not amount to money laundering. Daudu made the assertion on Thursday at the Federal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commending his administration’s strides in infrastructure and urban development. Speaking at Lagos House, Marina, Oba Ladoja expressed gratitude to the Lagos State government for its support during his coronation last…
By Ayomide Otitoju In line with its Vision 2030 plan, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) will spearhead participation at the 15th Gateway International Trade Fair in 2026, themed “Promoting Business through Partnership.” The Pan-African conglomerate is partnering with the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) as a lead sponsor of the event….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026 at the third reading, retaining key existing provisions while rejecting some proposed amendments. The upper chamber declined to approve the proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, which would have made the electronic transmission of election results…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fatima Radda, wife of Katsina State Governor, on Wednesday donated ₦10 million to cancer patients at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, in observance of World Cancer Day. The event, themed “United By Unique: Placing People at The Heart of Cancer Care”, brought together patients, healthcare professionals, and state officials. Speaking at the…
A Florida man who plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in September 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison. Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted in September of attempting to kill then-candidate Trump, marking the second known attempt on the billionaire’s life in the months leading up to the November…
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with revenue rising sharply as the technology giant ramps up investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing services. The company said revenue grew 18 per cent year-on-year in the latest quarter, pushing full-year revenue above $400 billion for the first time since Alphabet was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development with the donation of learning materials to pupils in the Makoko community of Yaba, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, led by the Bank’s Legal Services Division, provided school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has dismissed reports alleging that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as inaccurate and based on a misunderstanding of standard global refining practices. At a media briefing held at the refinery, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, David Bird, explained that DPRP, as…
