By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025, the company has announced. In a statement released by Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote’s decision was attributed to his intention to focus on strategic sectors…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the “Lighting Young Minds” initiative, donating 1,000 solar-powered school bags to public primary school pupils across Ogun State in a move aimed at improving educational access in underserved communities. The initiative was unveiled on July 4, 2025, at a special ceremony in Abeokuta, where Fidelity Bank CEO…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 10th season of Big Brother Naija officially launched on Saturday with the unveiling of an all-female lineup, marking a dynamic start to what promises to be a milestone edition of Africa’s most-watched reality show. With the theme “10/10,” this year’s edition aims to deliver peak entertainment, and the opening night did…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for policies he says are restoring investor confidence and accelerating economic stability in Nigeria. Dangote made the remarks during the weekend while hosting the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) violated the constitutional rights of two former female corps members by refusing to allow them to wear skirts in line with their Christian religious beliefs. Justice Hauwa Yilwa, in a judgment delivered on June 13 and obtained…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has concluded the fourth edition of its Save and Win Palli Promo, awarding ₦5 million each to three lucky customers in a grand finale held at the Bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Since its launch, the savings initiative has distributed over ₦330 million in cash and gift prizes…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nentawe Yilwatda is expected to emerge as the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following what sources describe as a consensus endorsement at a high-level meeting involving President Bola Tinubu and party governors. Yilwatda’s likely confirmation is anticipated at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for 2…
passenger aircraft carrying nearly 50 people crashed on Thursday in Russia’s remote Amur region, with no immediate signs of survivors, according to local authorities. The twin-propeller Antonov-24, operated by Angara Airlines, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it vanished from radar around 1:00 p.m. local time (0400 GMT). A rescue helicopter later located…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have announced the acquisition of a new home, marking a significant personal milestone. The couple revealed the development in a joint Instagram post featuring a photo of them embracing outside the residence, accompanied by the caption, “Another address, same love.” No details were disclosed regarding…
