By Ayomide Otitoju Security operatives on Tuesday barred suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from accessing the National Assembly premises in Abuja, where she had planned to resume legislative duties. Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at the complex accompanied by supporters but was stopped at the first gate. Heavily armed police officers, patrol vans, and locked gates signaled…
By Ayomide Otitoju Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of large-scale land allocations to his family and close associates, raising concerns about unchecked political influence within President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to documents obtained by Peoples Gazette and reviewed by NewsOnline Nigeria, Wike reportedly approved 33 new land…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development by supporting the 2025 edition of the Maracana Children’s Fest, benefiting more than 3,000 young people and families in Ajegunle, Lagos. The annual event, organized by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation and held at the historic Maracana Stadium, brought together students,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aliko Dangote, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, has warned that Africa is becoming a dumping ground for substandard, often toxic petroleum products, as the continent continues to rely heavily on fuel imports due to insufficient refining capacity. Speaking at the West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja, Dangote revealed that his refinery…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a high-level closed-door meeting with key members of his economic and fiscal team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. In attendance were Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, reflecting the impact of its ongoing transformation strategy aimed at driving revenue growth, improving asset quality, and enhancing operational efficiency. According to the bank’s financial results, revenue rose by 30% year-on-year to ₦113.7 billion, up from ₦87.6 billion in…
Kenyan authorities on Monday dropped terrorism charges against prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, replacing them with a lesser charge of unlawful possession of ammunition, following national and international condemnation. Mwangi was arrested on Saturday and initially accused of facilitating terrorist activities, a charge he strongly denied. Appearing in court on Monday, he maintained his…
A Bangladeshi military training jet crashed into a school compound in Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in what is being described as the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as flames engulfed parts of the Milestone School and College grounds. Emergency responders rushed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has declared her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting that the Kogi Central lawmaker will resume her duties in the Senate on Tuesday despite resistance from some quarters in the upper legislative chamber. In a statement on Monday, Yesufu said she would personally accompany Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to the…
