By Ayomide Otitoju The recent arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has sparked a wave of misinformation on social media, with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) becoming an unwarranted target of public criticism. VDM had visited a GTBank branch in Abuja earlier in the day to report suspected unauthorized…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sterling Financial Holdings has notified shareholders and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) of a delay in the release of its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as well as its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2025. The disclosure, signed by Company Secretary Mr. Olayinka Oni,…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week gets underway, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive toolkit aimed at helping governments promote active mobility—particularly walking and cycling—by making them safer. Themed “Make walking and cycling safe,” this year’s campaign seeks to spotlight the dangers faced by pedestrians and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic prosperity. This strategic partnership was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Dangote Group, to…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed Government House and Lodge in Awka, Anambra State, built by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, describing the development as a testament to visionary leadership and a rising Anambra. The new complex includes the Governor’s residence, Deputy Governor’s lodge, Governor’s Office, 24 additional structures, a…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a major boost for local health innovation in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) have announced a sublicensing agreement with Nigerian health tech firm, Codix Bio, to begin the local production of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) using technology from global diagnostics giant, SD Biosensor. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned further hearing in the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to June 26, 27, and July 4 and 5, 2025. The adjournment followed arguments between prosecution and defence counsel over the admissibility of cross-examining the prosecution’s third witness. Presiding judge,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N20 million to Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, a music producer and former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, in connection with an alleged $255,000 foreign exchange fraud. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who presided over the case on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 7 arraigned music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of foreign exchange malpractice and money laundering totaling $397,106. ThankGod and his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, face a seven-count amended…
