By Ayomide Otitoju Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has been formally presented with his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card, marked 001, in a ceremony at the Government House in Jos. The event, held at Victoria Gowon Hall, drew APC stakeholders, party leaders, and prominent political figures from within and outside the state. Describing his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President of the African Confederation of Old Catholic Churches, Most Rev. Dr. Oluwaseun Fagbohun, has called on the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, to issue a public apology over remarks he described as misleading on terrorism and Christian persecution in Nigeria. In his New Year message,…
By Atomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled January 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling on bail applications filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter on Friday after counsel to the defendants,…
By Ayomide Otitoju North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae—widely seen as a potential successor—made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum in Pyongyang alongside her parents, state media images show. Photographs released Friday by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) depict the family paying respects to Ju Ae’s grandfather and great-grandfather,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the Christmas Eve fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, while 13 others were rescued alive. The governor, who returned to the scene to assess ongoing emergency operations, said three of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the completion of the tenure of its Board Chairman, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi, effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, with effect from January 1, 2026. The bank said the board transitions are in line…
By Ayomide Otitoju Russia ended 2025 amid renewed accusations from Ukraine that Moscow is conducting an information campaign aimed at avoiding peace talks and prolonging the war, despite heavy casualties and limited territorial gains. On December 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleged that Ukraine attempted to assassinate President Vladimir Putin by launching a drone…
By Ayomide Otitoju The annual customer-facing session, themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” is designed to set the tone for the year by examining prevailing economic realities and equipping customers with insights to navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic environment. According to the bank, the 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has extended a USD 20 million medium-term Islamic finance facility to Applied Plastic Industries Company (API), Jordan’s leading manufacturer of non-woven fabrics. The facility will fund capital expenditures for advanced Spunlace equipment, enabling API to establish a new production line and…
