By Ayomide Otitoju Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has accused former United States President Donald Trump of misleading the global community by alleging that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Falana described Trump’s claims — that thousands of Christians…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, demanding that he accept the return of her bride price or face a public declaration formally ending the marriage. The ultimatum, contained in an open letter signed by Favour…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Doctors Nigeria, the nation’s most-watched medical talk show and the local adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning U.S. series The Doctors, has named XEJet — Nigeria’s first all–first-class airline — as its Official Airline Sponsor. The partnership brings together two premium Nigerian brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has hailed the recent ruling by Justice A. L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court as a “courageous affirmation” of the party’s constitutional right to hold its 2025 Elective National Convention. Speaking at the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased Nigeria’s crude oil output to 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) and set new targets of 2 million bpd by 2027 and 3 million bpd in the long term. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Ojulari, disclosed this on Tuesday during the “Energy…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming into a high-performing, transparent, and agile organization, positioning itself to be Initial Public Offering (IPO)-ready after 2026. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this during a Bloomberg Fire Chat session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition…
The United States entered its longest-ever government shutdown on Wednesday, surpassing the 35-day record set during Donald Trump’s first term, as the administration warned of looming air travel chaos and disruptions to welfare benefits amid stalled negotiations in Congress. The shutdown, which began after lawmakers failed to approve funding beyond September 30, has crippled federal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The countdown has begun for the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025, set to hold this Saturday and Sunday in Lagos. Organized by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, the annual event will once again spotlight fashion, creativity, and entrepreneurship through a dynamic mix of runway shows, masterclasses, and exhibitions. At a press briefing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Technical Working Group (TWG) to coordinate and implement integrated strategies aimed at addressing the growing burden of NCDs across the State. The inauguration, held on Tuesday, November 5, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, development partners, and…
