British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for “avoiding peace” in Ukraine, warning that Moscow must face consequences for prolonging the war as European leaders convened in Albania for the European Political Community (EPC) summit. “Putin’s tactics to dither and delay, while continuing to kill and cause bloodshed across Ukraine,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former presidential spokesman Laolu Akande has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for publicly acknowledging errors in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the move as a rare act of accountability in public service. Oloyede had earlier this week…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, hosted top executives from Sahara Group at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Thursday to explore strategic collaboration focused on advancing energy access and sustainability. The Sahara Group delegation, led by Moroti Adedoyin-Adeyinka, Kola Adesina, Tope Shonubi,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The South Sudanese government on Thursday firmly denied widespread online rumours claiming that President Salva Kiir Mayardit had died, dismissing the reports as “false and malicious.” Speculation erupted late Wednesday on social media, with several posts—some by prominent Kenyan figures—falsely asserting that the 73-year-old leader had “kicked the bucket.” In a swift…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said peace efforts in Ukraine would remain stalled until he holds direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was notably absent from recent negotiations in Turkey. “I don’t believe anything’s going to happen, whether you like it or not, until he and I get together,” Trump told…
By Ayomide Otitoju Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was on Tuesday re-arraigned before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the dissemination of offensive content. The charges, brought by the office of the Inspector-General of Police, allege that Otse cyberbullied…
A court in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday ordered the dismissal of Ednaldo Rodrigues as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), citing legal issues surrounding his employment agreement. Rodrigues had previously been suspended in 2023 following a court ruling that found irregularities in his 2022 election. However, he was reinstated after a Supreme Court…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) added N257 billion in market capitalisation on Thursday, buoyed by renewed investor appetite for consumer goods and industrial stocks, particularly Nestle Nigeria, Honeywell Flour Mill, and Beta Glass. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation climbed to N68.8 trillion, up from N68.54 trillion in the previous session….
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2025 edition of the Science of Trade Conference concluded after three days of high-level discussions and transformative engagements aimed at unlocking Africa’s trade potential, with a focus on certification, innovation, market access, and women’s empowerment. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and spearheaded by Dr. Inya Lawal, Founder of…
