By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, a prominent figure in the US Church’s conservative wing, the Vatican announced Thursday. Dolan stepped down in line with canon law upon reaching the age of 75. He is succeeded by 58-year-old Bishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois, a relatively…
By Ayomide Otitoju British energy giant BP has named Meg O’Neill as its new chief executive, effective April, replacing Murray Auchincloss, who stepped down on Thursday. Carol Howle will serve as interim CEO until O’Neill transitions from her role as chief executive of Australia’s Woodside Energy. O’Neill becomes the first woman to lead a major…
By Ayomide Otitoju About 20 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil scheduled for December and January loading remained unsold as of Thursday, amid intense competition from cheaper and more abundant alternative supplies, according to a Reuters report citing two traders. The unsold cargoes reflect growing pressure in the global oil market, where analysts point to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured Nigerians of adequate availability of petroleum products throughout the festive season, expressing confidence that fuel queues will be avoided. Speaking at a press briefing at the association’s national headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, December 18, 2025, IPMAN National President, Abubakar Shettima, said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been honoured with the Most Influential Governor of the Year Award by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). The award was presented on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of MIPAD, led by its Founder and President, Mr Kamil Olufowobi, to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), under the leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the award of a contract for the landscaping of the car park at the Trauma Centre of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka. The contract was awarded to Triseconds Resources Ltd as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has renewed its strategic partnership with POP Beach Club, Lagos, under the Rite-on-the-Beach initiative, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability, community development, youth empowerment and education. The Rite-on-the-Beach programme is a points-based, community-driven plastic recovery and environmental responsibility initiative designed to address plastic pollution while delivering social benefits to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government, under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has released the full lineup of activities for Ọnwa Dezemba, the state’s flagship end-of-year festival designed to make the 2025 Christmas season memorable for residents and visitors. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Law Mefor, announced the programme, describing Ọnwa Dezemba…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform by Alibaba International Digital Commerce, is helping African football fans gear up for the tournament with a wide range of affordable match-day essentials and home-viewing accessories. Shoppers in Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Uganda…
