By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has celebrated his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 59th birthday, describing her as a courageous, kind-hearted, and dependable partner. Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, a medical doctor, First Lady of Lagos State, and Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), turns 59 on Thursday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shell has agreed to acquire stakes in two undeveloped ultra-deepwater offshore blocks in Angola from Chevron, the European energy company said on Tuesday. In a statement, Shell disclosed that it had signed a farm-in agreement with Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Ltd, a subsidiary of Chevron, to obtain a 35 per cent interest…
By Ayomide Otitoju Venezuela’s caretaker president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday appointed former central bank director Calixto Ortega Sánchez as her government’s top economic official, marking her first cabinet change since assuming office. Ortega Sánchez, who headed Venezuela’s central bank between 2018 and 2025 and has prior experience in the oil sector, takes over a portfolio…
Iran’s military chief has warned that the country will not tolerate threats from external powers, following expressions of support by the United States and Israel for ongoing anti-government protests. Speaking on Wednesday, the commander of the Iranian army, General Amir Hatami, said Iran viewed the escalation of hostile rhetoric against the country as a direct…
By Ayomide Otitoju Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) recorded modest operational improvements in the third quarter of 2025, with tariff collection efficiency rising to 80.7 per cent, according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator said the 4.63 percentage point increase in collection efficiency reflects gradual gains in revenue…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside two other defendants, in the sum of ₦500 million. In his ruling, Justice Nwite ordered that each defendant must produce two sureties who own landed…
By Ayomide Otitoju APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has congratulated its clients and partners named on New African magazine’s 2025 “100 Most Influential Africans” list. Among those recognised are Afreximbank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa Finance Corporation, the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, the Africa Centres for…
By Ayomide Otitoju TECNO Mobile, in collaboration with TikTok Live and CAF, held the TECNO Glory Night Awards, honoring pan-African Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) whose creativity was amplified through TECNO AI. The event coincided with the launch of TECNO’s “Power Your Moment” campaign during AFCON, which inspired a surge of innovative content across the continent….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims of impropriety in the award of a contract for the construction of gates at General Hospital, Okpoko, and Specialist Hospital, Fegge, following a report by Sahara Reporters. In a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the government clarified that the contract…
