By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has clarified that the alleged ₦128 billion in missing public funds referenced by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) occurred before his appointment. SERAP had urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), along with relevant anti-corruption…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have appointed former Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. Rosenior, 41, succeeds Enzo Maresca and has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. In a statement released by the club, the Englishman said he was…
By Ayomide Otitoju A high-capacity bus was gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor. The bus was reportedly travelling towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge. The incident caused significant traffic buildup, prompting the deployment of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s economic growth and global relevance are deeply rooted in the stories that shape its identity, describing Lagos as a city defined by resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive for progress. The governor made the remarks during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju For many Nigerian households, GOtv has evolved beyond a pay-TV service to become a regular part of everyday life, providing entertainment that fits naturally into family routines and shared moments. From weeknight relaxation after long workdays to children’s weekend viewing and communal experiences such as football matches, movie nights, and festive celebrations,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday performed his electronic registration in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged party members in the state to actively participate in the ongoing exercise. Sanwo-Olu described the APC e-registration, which is being conducted nationwide, as a civic responsibility and a prerequisite for genuine party membership…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several communities in Katsina State were reportedly attacked by armed bandits on Monday night, with multiple residents abducted, eyewitnesses told Channels Television on Tuesday. Sources said the attacks began in Unguwar Alhaji Barau before spreading to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo, all in Na’alma Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area. The assailants,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Residents of 22 communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, will face daily three-hour power outages from Monday, January 5 to Friday, January 9, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced. In a statement on Tuesday, IBEDC said the blackout is due to ongoing road construction along Foodco Road and Idi Isin, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju British banking giant HSBC is set to appear before a Paris court this week to finalise a multimillion-euro settlement over alleged dividend tax fraud, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday. The case forms part of a broader investigation into large-scale dividend tax avoidance schemes that operated across several European countries for…
