By Ayomide Otitoju Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has further increased his investment in the financial services group after a related company acquired 1.77 billion ordinary shares valued at ₦222.21 billion in a single transaction on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). According to a share dealing notification dated July 30, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, and five other individuals following an intelligence-led operation at a property linked to the government official in Osogbo. According to the police, the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that suspected members…
By Ayomide Otitoju A joint security team has rescued nine abducted persons and killed three suspected bandits during a coordinated operation in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation was carried out in the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of the local government, which borders Ekiti and Niger states. In a statement issued…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other prominent Nigerians have called for renewed commitment to national unity, patriotism and selfless service as the country marked the 60th memorial anniversary of Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. The leaders made the appeal…
Chelsea have officially completed the signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal reportedly worth around £52 million. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032, becoming one of the club’s latest major additions ahead of the 2026/27 season under new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex as a major pillar in Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy, pledging stronger collaboration with private investors to boost industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, stated this on Thursday…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis through a statewide free screening and Hepatitis B vaccination campaign aimed at improving early detection, treatment and prevention of liver-related diseases. Speaking during the 2026 World Hepatitis Day commemoration held at Ikorodu General Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the State…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, a leading brand from Rite Foods Limited, has announced its sponsorship of the highly anticipated celebrity boxing event, “Chaos in the Ring,” featuring popular singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and actor-comedian Charles Okocha. The entertainment showdown is scheduled to hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after posting a strong first-quarter 2026 performance, expanding its operations across the continent and earning top international recognition. The lender recently secured the prestigious Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank titles at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for…
