The Supreme Court on Friday confirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election held on November 11, 2023. This decision followed the dismissal of an appeal by Murtala Ajaka, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who had challenged the election outcome. In a…
Laughter is often viewed as a universal language that bridges divides and connects people, but for Kamala Harris, it has evolved into something much more—an influential tool in the political arena. As the first woman of color to serve as Vice President of the United States and now the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris has strategically…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oando Plc has completed the $783 million acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), a subsidiary of Italian energy firm Eni. The announcement was made on Thursday by Ayotola Jagun, Oando’s Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary. With this deal, Oando, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and Johannesburg Stock Exchange,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized three petrol tankers being used to transport edible vegetable oil in Lagos State. In a post on X on Wednesday, the agency reported that the oil had been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot. NAFDAC officials, concerned about possible chemical…
Chelsea secured their first win under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday. After a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge, Christopher Nkunku broke the deadlock with a 50th-minute penalty, marking his fourth goal for the club. Noni Madueke doubled the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest corporate governance standards, consistently meeting full disclosure requirements and adhering to global best practices. The bank was recently awarded the CG+ rating, the highest under the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS), which evaluates listed companies against…
By Ayomide Otitoju Globacom, Nigeria’s leading digital solutions provider, has launched WiFlix, a groundbreaking streaming service that offers subscribers unlimited access to an extensive library of content. The platform, designed to enhance the online experience for Globacom users, is available on both Android and iOS devices. WiFlix features an impressive collection of 30,000 hours of…
An online petition protesting the 25-year prison sentence given to Getnet Baye, the man convicted of raping and killing 7-year-old Heaven Awot, has garnered over 240,000 signatures. The petition, launched on Wednesday, August 21, calls for a harsher penalty, arguing that the sentence is too lenient for such a heinous crime. Getnet was sentenced last…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ has commenced its 26th Annual Youth Conference with a powerful call to action from Chairman Brother Elijah Ibiokoro. In his opening address, Ibiokoro emphasized the critical need to bridge the generational gap within the church, urging participants to step into their divine roles as the people of…
