By Ayomide Otitoju Abuja — Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of Upstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has highlighted Nigeria’s competitive advantages in oil and gas investment, emphasizing the country’s fiscal clarity, improved governance, and execution certainty. Speaking during the Upstream Leadership Dialogue panel at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, themed “Capitalising Africa’s Global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President of Downstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has called for innovative approaches to fuel distribution in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of efficient last-mile delivery, cost reduction, and alternative energy solutions. Speaking at a panel session themed “Driving Domestic Value: Transforming Downstream Markets & Refining” during the #NIES2026 conference,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Celebrated American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, confirmed the news in a statement on Kenoly’s official Instagram page, revealing that he passed away on February 3, 2026. The cause of death was not disclosed. Miranda, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several people have been killed and properties destroyed following a bandit attack on Doma Community in Tafoki, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Armed with weapons including AK-47 rifles, the assailants reportedly invaded the community five months after a peace agreement had…
Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic scenes that marred last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000 by CAF and handed player suspensions in…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended his decision to award a peace prize to United States President Donald Trump, dismissing criticism and rejecting calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Infantino came under fire after presenting the award to Trump on behalf of football’s world governing body during the World Cup draw…
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating a dispute between the government and the Ivy League institution. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said his administration wanted “nothing further to do” with Harvard, following a New York Times report…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has launched a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative for 100 women as part of activities marking the 2026 World Cancer Day, reaffirming its commitment to community health and social impact. The initiative, scheduled around World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, is being implemented in partnership with the Care…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on Tuesday marked World Cancer Day 2026 with a high-impact awareness walk and a free cancer screening exercise for public servants, underscoring the state government’s commitment to prevention, early detection, and access to quality cancer care. Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through its Non-Communicable Diseases and Cancer…
