Chelsea have officially completed the signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal reportedly worth around £52 million. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032, becoming one of the club’s latest major additions ahead of the 2026/27 season under new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex as a major pillar in Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy, pledging stronger collaboration with private investors to boost industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, stated this on Thursday…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis through a statewide free screening and Hepatitis B vaccination campaign aimed at improving early detection, treatment and prevention of liver-related diseases. Speaking during the 2026 World Hepatitis Day commemoration held at Ikorodu General Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the State…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, a leading brand from Rite Foods Limited, has announced its sponsorship of the highly anticipated celebrity boxing event, “Chaos in the Ring,” featuring popular singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and actor-comedian Charles Okocha. The entertainment showdown is scheduled to hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after posting a strong first-quarter 2026 performance, expanding its operations across the continent and earning top international recognition. The lender recently secured the prestigious Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank titles at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has commissioned an advanced hybrid solar power system at its Victoria Island branch in Lagos, marking another step in the company’s drive to provide reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions for businesses in Nigeria. The newly installed system integrates 66kWp of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, 80kW of hybrid inverter…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has presented land allocation letters to 98 villages in Ito-Omu, Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki, marking a major step in its efforts to promote planned urban development and improve land administration in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the allocation letters to community leaders during a ceremony held at the…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said social care reform should come before any further move to legalise assisted dying, as he avoided committing his support for renewed efforts to change the law. Burnham made the comments on Wednesday while restarting his long-standing campaign to establish a national care service aimed at addressing challenges facing…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House on Tuesday for talks with US President Donald Trump, as both leaders seek to address differences over the ongoing conflict with Iran and reaffirm their alliance. The meeting marks Netanyahu’s first face-to-face discussion with Trump since the Iran war began, following US and Israeli strikes…
