The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution backing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, approving the deployment of an international stabilization force and outlining a pathway toward a future Palestinian state. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained but did not exercise their veto…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify search-and-rescue operations for students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The directive, issued during an operational tour of Kebbi State on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the deadly attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, which left the Vice-Principal dead and 25 students abducted. The assault reportedly occurred on Sunday night when gunmen stormed the school in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The attackers killed the school’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, Nigeria’s leading energy drink brand under Rite Foods Limited, has reinforced its presence in youth culture and high-energy sports as the official energy drink sponsor of the 11th edition of the African Knockout Championship (AKO11) in Lagos. The championship, held at La Madison Place, Lekki, on Saturday, 15 November…
By Ayomide Otitoju In collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning, a capacity-building program on “Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions” was held in Tunis from 10 to 14 November 2025, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s Islamic financial sector. Organized at the request of the Tunisian government, the program provided…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, continues to demonstrate political strength and public support, even as former governor Peter Obi faces criticism for attempts to challenge Soludo’s authority, according to the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor. Mefor described reports portraying Soludo as threatened by Obi as misleading, noting that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on Tuesday unveiled the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), a major reform initiative aimed at restructuring health financing, expanding insurance coverage, and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare through a unified public–private framework. The launch, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, brought together government officials, healthcare regulators, insurers, development…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied reports suggesting that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices was driven by the Federal Government’s suspension of the 15 per cent import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with market conditions. In a statement, the company said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has been recognised once again as Nigeria’s most tax-compliant organisation, receiving top honours from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for the second year running. The award was presented during the FIRS Special Day at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair held at Tafawa Balewa Square. According to FIRS,…
