By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Onibode Parish, has unveiled plans for its 30th Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving, themed “Uncommon Glory,” with the main celebration scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. The unveiling ceremony, held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, brought together church leaders, members and supporters to commemorate the milestone and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid el-Maulud, urging them to reflect on the teachings and values of Prophet Muhammad. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, encouraged Muslims to uphold the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed grief over the death of the Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as shocking, painful and heartbreaking. Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to Oladipo’s immediate and extended families, as well as the management and staff of Premium Eagle Media Limited, publishers of…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) are helping to simplify cross-border payments across Africa by enabling businesses and individuals to transact using local currencies. For years, transferring money between Nigeria and other African countries has been costly and time-consuming, with transactions often requiring currency conversions and correspondent banks outside…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has called for stronger value addition, improved trade infrastructure and greater access to financing to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil exports. The call was made at the 10th edition of the bank’s International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export, held virtually on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, under the theme,…
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million), taking their spending in the transfer market beyond £300 million this summer. The deal is part of Tottenham’s effort to strengthen their attack after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season. Savinho said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with his daughter, Kira Taiwo, announcing his death in an emotional live video on social media. The announcement came days…
Dolly Parton, the American country music icon who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become one of the country’s most celebrated entertainers, has died at the age of 80, her family announced Tuesday. Parton, known for hits including “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colours,” was also an accomplished actress, philanthropist and businesswoman whose career spanned…
Canada has announced counter-tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on US goods, escalating the trade dispute between the two historically close allies. The retaliatory measures will take effect on September 8, following the introduction of 50 per cent US tariffs on Canadian imports announced by President Donald Trump. Canadian officials said the counter-tariffs…
