Donald Trump said he had considered ordering a major new military strike on Iran on Tuesday but held back amid what he described as emerging prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough to end the ongoing conflict. Trump said the proposed attack was halted following appeals from Gulf Arab allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United…
Starbucks Korea has dismissed its chief executive following widespread backlash over a promotional campaign linked to the anniversary of South Korea’s 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The controversy centred on the use of the phrase “Tank Day” to market a series of reusable “Tank tumblers,” released on May 18, the same date as the anniversary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos State. The outreach was carried out under the bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has announced a final call for entries for its 2026 One-Day MD/CEO Children’s Day initiative as the submission deadline of May 20, 2026, draws near. Launched in 2025 as part of the bank’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the initiative is designed to mark Children’s Day by giving young Nigerians a rare…
By Ayomide Otitoju Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, on Monday urged Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a motion seeking his withdrawal from a suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The motion was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to ₦1,650 per litre from ₦1,750 per litre as part of efforts to ease cost pressures on airlines and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply nationwide. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the refinery’s media team said the price cut…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ememobong Udofot has highlighted the growing challenge companies face in aligning product development, growth strategies, and brand positioning, warning that disconnects between the three functions often create long-term credibility issues for businesses. According to Udofot, while product, growth, and brand teams typically share common business goals, they often operate with different incentives…
José Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement to take over as manager, according to multiple reports. The Portuguese coach, known as “The Special One,” is understood to have agreed terms on an initial two-year deal, pending the signing of formal documents. Football transfer expert Fabrizio…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, have held high-level discussions focused on industrialisation, regional energy infrastructure, refining capacity, and long-term economic development across Africa. The engagement underscored growing efforts by African nations to prioritise energy security, expand…
