By Ayomide Otitoju The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has announced that the search for the new crescent marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446AH will commence on Friday, February 28, 2025. Muslims across the country have been urged to look out for the appearance of the moon on that day. Those who sight the crescent are…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Offences Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi, has dismissed an application seeking to halt the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. In a ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi rejected a request for his recusal, stating that allegations of bias against him…
Pope Francis has shown slight improvement in his health, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, though it cautioned that the 88-year-old pontiff’s prognosis remains uncertain as he continues to battle pneumonia. “The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in the last 24 hours have shown a further, slight improvement,” the Vatican said in its evening health…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new immigration initiative to sell high-priced “gold card” residency permits for $5 million each, positioning the program as a means to attract wealthy investors and reduce the national deficit. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump described the gold card as an elite alternative to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the full automation of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Results Viewing Portal (IREV) to enhance public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking on Tuesday at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa, held…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre. The new pricing takes effect from February 27, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the refinery confirmed the ₦65 price slash and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced strategic measures aimed at increasing gas production and infrastructure investment to enhance electricity supply for Nigerians. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja on Tuesday, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, highlighted the urgent need for gas expansion,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The highly anticipated Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 has officially commenced at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, attracting a large audience of young innovators, industry leaders, and stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative and manufacturing sectors. The event, running from February 25 to March 2, highlights the nation’s potential in industrial…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has announced that tolling operations on the 14.7km Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway will commence on March 24, 2025. The Director-General of the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, Hon. Dapo Oduwole, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, citing the need for sustainable road maintenance, efficient operations, and enhanced road safety. According…
