By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned the N1.2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and other respondents to March 10 for a definite hearing. Sowore filed the suit over his arrest,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery Plc has assured Nigerians that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) scarcity is over, declaring the country has entered a new era of fuel abundance. The assurance was given by the refinery’s newly appointed Managing Director, David Bird, at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday. Bird noted that the facility…
By Ayomide Otitoju All eyes are on Rabat as Nigeria and host nation Morocco face off in a blockbuster semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. The Super Eagles, boasting stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have been in scintillating form, winning all five of their matches in the tournament…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, widow of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian governor of Ogun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and…
By Ayomide Otitoju National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims that he endorsed the reported defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speculation has grown in recent days that Governor Yusuf is planning to leave the NNPP for the APC, with reports…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of veteran journalist and Newswatch Magazine co-founder Yakubu Mohammed as a “colossal loss” to Nigeria’s media industry. Yakubu Mohammed, who also served as pro-chancellor and chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University’s Governing Council, died on Tuesday at the age of 75….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the sale of registration forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) for the 2026/2027 academic session. According to a statement signed by JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede, UTME registration will begin in January 2026 and close in March…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wola Joseph-Condotti Named Interim CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution; Kemi Omotosho Takes Helm at MultiChoice Nigeria On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Wola Joseph-Condotti assumed the role of interim Chief Executive of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (Eko Disco), bringing extensive experience in law, governance, and energy sector leadership. A seasoned corporate lawyer and…
At least 32 people were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday when a crane at a China-backed high-speed rail construction site in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train, causing it to derail, authorities said. The incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok. Footage verified by AFP showed the massive crane resting on concrete…
