By Ayomide Otitoju The 2026 Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) has concluded after two days of exhibitions, fashion showcases and industry discussions aimed at promoting Africa’s leather industry and strengthening its global competitiveness. The event brought together artisans, designers, manufacturers, buyers, investors and policymakers, providing a platform to showcase locally made leather products and foster…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has received the rescued teachers and pupils abducted from Ahoro Esienle and Yawota schools in Oriire Local Government Area, following their release from captivity. The Nigerian Army formally handed over the victims to the Oyo State Government on Monday at a ceremony held at the Executive Chamber…
Argentina have reached the 2026 World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semi-final, setting up a showdown with Spain on Sunday. Lionel Messi played a decisive role in the win, creating both goals as the defending champions recovered from a goal down to keep their hopes of back-to-back World…
By Ayomide Otitoju Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has approved the appointment of a new Management Committee for Niger Tornadoes Football Club following the dissolution of the previous committee. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Sports, Youth and Social Development, Nuhu Ngaski. Ngaski said…
The cost of maintaining a healthy diet has risen by 25 per cent in the last five years, leaving nearly one-third of the global population unable to afford nutritious food, according to the United Nations. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in its 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) guidelines for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, setting aside an earlier Federal High Court judgment that nullified the regulations. In a unanimous judgment, the appellate court overturned the May 20 decision of the Federal High Court…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and social welfare with a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was carried out under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the bank’s employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme that enables staff to identify community needs,…
By Ayomide Otitoju An online publisher, Ejike Ofoegbu, was on Monday arraigned before an Amawbia Magistrate Court in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State over allegations of publishing false and defamatory reports against Governor Chukwuma Soludo and members of his family. Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, is accused of…
