By Ayomide Otitoju More than 60% of manufacturing companies in Nigeria have been forced to disconnect from the national grid due to unreliable power supply, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed during the launch of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Adelabu explained that many manufacturers have resorted to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sharply criticized the increasing involvement of Big Tech companies in US politics, stating that tech moguls like Elon Musk have too much sway in public life. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday, Wozniak expressed concerns over the growing power of technology giants. “Technology companies…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of music duo P-Square, over allegations of theft involving $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that Okoye be held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his…
Inter Milan and AC Milan’s long-standing bid for a new stadium on the site of the iconic San Siro received a major boost on Tuesday, as Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, signaled his willingness to sell the venue to the clubs before the summer. Speaking to radio station RTL 102.5, Sala said he expected to receive…
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after suffering two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The pontiff, who was admitted on February 14 with bronchitis, has since developed complications that sparked global concern about his health. According to a Vatican statement, Francis…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 245,370 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, valued at ₦238.1 million in its intensified crackdown on fuel smuggling. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi announced the seizures on Tuesday, attributing the success to “Operation Whirlwind,” a special anti-smuggling initiative launched less than…
Ukraine reaffirmed its commitment to strong ties with the United States on Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of U.S. military aid, a move that followed a public confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump’s abrupt decision has heightened concerns in Ukraine and across Europe that Washington is shifting its stance away from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged on Tuesday that the U.S. freeze on foreign aid funding has disrupted vital global health programs but pledged to continue delivering assistance to those in need. While the full impact of the freeze remains unclear, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris confirmed that some programs have already been…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced it will absorb a ₦16 billion loss to ensure Nigerians benefit from lower fuel prices. The company has pledged to refund ₦65 per litre to marketers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at higher rates before its recent price adjustment. In a statement released over the weekend, Dangote…
