By Ayomide Otitoju Global internet freedom has fallen for the 15th consecutive year, with notable declines recorded in both the United States and Germany, according to a new report released Thursday by Freedom House, a Washington-based democracy research organisation. The 2025 edition of the Freedom on the Net report found that Western democracies are increasingly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Japanese automaker Toyota has announced plans to invest an additional $10 billion in the United States over the next five years, confirming earlier remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Asia. The new commitment will bring Toyota’s total investment in the U.S. to nearly $60 billion since…
By Ayomide Otitoju Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has emphasised that electoral victories depend on the public’s trust in the integrity of the process. Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, Uzodimma stated that elections are won and lost not only on the strength of candidates or policies but also…
By Ayomide Otitoju Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt further proceedings in his trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. According to court documents filed by Kanu’s legal team, the appeal seeks to stop Justice Omotosho…
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released a series of emails suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and “knew about the girls.” Trump has repeatedly denied any knowledge of or involvement in the disgraced financier’s sex-trafficking activities. Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian media practitioners to freely criticise government policies while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and a sense of national responsibility. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the President commended the media for its vital role in shaping public discourse and strengthening democracy. He,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has praised Dangote Group for its role in driving industrial transformation and economic growth during the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) Dangote Group Special Day. Addressing attendees, LCCI President Mr. Gabriel Idahosa highlighted the Group’s resilience and strategic foresight, noting that its sustained…
By Ayomide Otitoju Alfred Seema, Group Executive of the Strategic Delivery Unit at South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom, has been confirmed as a speaker at the African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21 in Johannesburg. His participation comes as Eskom accelerates its General Recovery Plan to strengthen energy security and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Multilateral development banks (MDBs) on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to climate finance, pledging to scale up innovative funding to strengthen climate adaptation and resilience. Speaking at a side event organised by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) on the opening day of the 30th United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, senior…
