By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by businessman Abubakar Ismaila Isa Funtua, who alleged that his 43 million shares were unlawfully transferred to Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operators of 9mobile. Delivering judgment in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1971/2024, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that Isa lacked…
By Ayomide Otitoju The father of late Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, has spoken about her life, aspirations, and the devastating tragedy that ended them after she was killed during a robbery at her Abuja residence. In an emotional interview with Punch, Engineer Ifeanyi Maduagwu revealed that his daughter had turned down an opportunity…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Niger have signed a $144.7 million financing agreement to enhance energy access and strengthen private sector competitiveness under the Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Programme (PAGSEC). The agreement, signed in Abidjan by AfDB President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and Niger’s Prime Minister…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s oil and gas sector is on the verge of a fresh exploration renaissance, fueled by advances in seismic imaging, enhanced frontier data, and faster permitting processes, according to industry leaders at the Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference in Cape Town on Wednesday. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President…
By Ayomide Otitoju The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will lead a special national thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. According to a statement by the church, the event will take place on Sunday, October 5, at RCCG’s national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, under the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pastor Toluwani Odukoya, daughter of the late Pastors Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, has confirmed the end of her marriage, putting to rest weeks of speculation among followers and members of her ministry. Speaking on her podcast, Truth Table With Toluwani, Pastor Tolu described the separation as deeply painful, likening it to a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday called for a candid examination of Nigeria’s insurgency challenges, describing Boko Haram as one of the country’s longest-running security threats, spanning over 15 years and four administrations. Speaking at the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, authored by retired Chief of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2025 UK Country Policy and Information Report classified Zamfara State as facing significant governance and security challenges. While the assessment highlights real security concerns, labeling the state among the “worst governed” overlooks the substantial interventions initiated since Governor Dauda Lawal assumed office in May 2023. Governor Lawal inherited a state on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s banking sector faces a stark reality: the combined market capitalisation of its 33 licensed banks pales in comparison to Standard Bank Group of South Africa, which alone is valued at around ZAR 384 billion ($21.8 billion). For a nation of over 200 million people, this disparity exposes deep structural weaknesses in…
