By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), describing it as an act capable of holding the nation to ransom and sabotaging its economic progress. Speaking at the 31st Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) in Abuja, themed “The Reform…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s real estate sector as it received an Appreciation Award from the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The award was presented on October 6 at the 2025 World Habitat Day Celebration in Lagos, themed “Urban Crisis Response: Flooding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Verdant Zeal Group Limited, a leading marketing communications conglomerate, has announced the 13th edition of its flagship Innovention Series, themed “Fintech & Inclusion: Pushing the Boundaries for Economic Growth in Nigeria.” Scheduled to hold virtually on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the event will bring together thought leaders and industry experts to explore…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has attributed the recent scarcity and price surge in cooking gas across Nigeria to temporary disruptions caused by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) strike. Speaking to State House correspondents on Sunday…
By Ayomide Otitoju A fire outbreak on Monday evening razed part of the Podium Block at the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, destroying properties and affecting offices within the section that houses the Rivers State Pension Board. The Head of Service, Iyingi Brown, confirmed the incident in a voice note sent to Channels…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has laid off nearly 5,000 employees this year as a result of severe cuts in international aid, the agency’s chief, Filippo Grandi, announced on Monday. Grandi described the situation as a “towering crisis,” warning that the refugee agency is struggling to cope with surging…
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event is set to take place on the grounds of the White House next year — coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Trump made the announcement while addressing Navy sailors at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, saying the bout will be held on June 14, 2026. He…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has strongly criticised the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, describing it as a “devastating” decision that disregards the current challenges facing the global Anglican Communion. In a statement issued by the Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of the Church of Nigeria,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s crude oil production will reach 1.8 million barrels per day before the end of 2025. Ojulari disclosed this while briefing the President in Lagos on the company’s activities since his appointment on…
