By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against using federal influence to disrupt democratic processes in Osun State. Makinde issued the warning on Sunday during the swearing-in ceremony of 30 newly elected local government chairmen in Osun State. He condemned any attempt to resort to self-help in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division is set to host a high-profile Gas and Infrastructure Conference aimed at fostering strategic collaboration in Africa’s energy and infrastructure sectors. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, will take place in Lagos under the theme: “Driving Gas and Infrastructure Opportunities in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Board of Directors of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is set to meet on Thursday, February 27, 2025, to review and approve the telecom giant’s audited financial results for 2024. Despite a challenging earnings performance over three consecutive quarters, MTN Nigeria has staged a strong recovery in the stock market. Data from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Bello is facing a 19-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money laundering…
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a stable night and is resting, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. Initially diagnosed with bronchitis, his condition worsened into pneumonia,…
Apple announced on Monday that it will invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and create 20,000 new jobs, marking its largest-ever domestic spending commitment. The move comes as tech companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence and as Apple faces mounting pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to March 6 and 7, 2025. The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involves allegations of money laundering. The adjournment followed testimony from two prosecution witnesses, one of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday as Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The commemoration came as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he termed a “special military operation” in February 2022 triggered the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has assured that it has sufficient Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to meet Nigeria’s domestic demand, according to Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited. Speaking over the weekend, Dangote revealed that the refinery currently holds over half a billion litres of petroleum products, valued…
