By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, to July 1, 2026, in an alleged corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Hauwa’u Buhari fixed the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, coinciding with her 36th birthday, revealing that the couple recently welcomed a baby boy. Accompanying the announcement were photographs taken shortly after the birth, showing Dima-Okojie…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the passage of the constitutional amendment bill establishing State Police by the Senate. The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the bill during the Committee of the Whole, a development widely regarded as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s security framework. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed reports alleging that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as unfounded, misleading, and contrary to commercial realities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said it was compelled to respond despite…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic diversification drive by strengthening the capacity of businesses and professionals to participate effectively in international trade. The bank recently hosted the 19th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP) at Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry professionals, regulators…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Niger State Government have commenced the development of what is expected to be Nigeria’s largest solar-powered industrial project, marking a significant step in the country’s industrialisation and renewable energy agenda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Niger State, was attended by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; Minister…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Nigeria’s energy transition process as a critical step toward achieving energy security, noting that recent reforms granting states greater control over power generation and distribution will help address the country’s energy challenges. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Under2 States…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced the appointment of Rafael Oliveira, formerly of coffee company JDE Peet’s, as its next chief executive officer, pending shareholder approval. Oliveira will succeed outgoing CEO Dolf van den Brink, who is set to leave the role in January after six years in charge, a period the…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments after netting twice in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday. The 41-year-old captain struck early in the match to open the scoring before adding a second in a dominant first-half display, either side of a Nuno Mendes…
