By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of an eight-member senior management team, following the recent inauguration of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Directors. This was disclosed in a statement issued Friday by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, who said…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tax fraud trial concluded on Thursday in Spain, with prosecutors seeking a four-year, nine-month prison sentence over alleged tax evasion. Ancelotti is accused of failing to declare over €1 million ($1.1 million) in image rights earnings between 2014 and 2015, during his first stint at the Spanish club. Prosecutors allege…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hungary has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), aligning with Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s stance against the tribunal’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement on Thursday coincided with Netanyahu’s visit to Budapest, marking his first trip to Europe since 2023. The Israeli leader,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Works has ordered the immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos following severe gridlock that left millions of commuters stranded on Wednesday. In a statement, Federal Controller of Works O.I. Kesha confirmed that Minister of Works David Umahi issued the directive, reversing an earlier closure for planned rehabilitation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. In a statement on Thursday, INEC clarified that the petition did not satisfy the provisions of Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). “The petition…
The European Union has announced plans to implement countermeasures in response to new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, while remaining open to negotiations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking on Thursday during a summit with Central Asian leaders in Uzbekistan, described Trump’s decision as a “major blow to businesses and consumers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, Asue Ighodalo, urging him to set aside political differences and work together for the state’s progress. Following the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling affirming his victory, Okpebholo called on all citizens, including the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken full responsibility for the severe traffic congestion experienced on Wednesday following the closure of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island. The Governor issued an apology to motorists and acknowledged lapses in public communication and planning that contributed to the disruption. During an on-the-spot assessment of…
Researchers have unveiled the world’s tiniest pacemaker, a groundbreaking device smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected into the body and controlled by light before naturally dissolving. Announced on Wednesday, the wireless pacemaker represents a “transformative breakthrough” in medical technology and could lead to advancements in other fields. While still years away…
