By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reported a 6 per cent year-on-year increase in gross earnings to N1.01 trillion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, up from N950 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, despite a challenging operating environment and tight monetary conditions. According to the bank’s unaudited financial statement…
Latin pop star Shakira launched her free mega-concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, drawing an estimated two million fans in what is expected to be one of the largest performances of her career. The Colombian singer took to the stage under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its employees in Ogun State. In a statement, the company said the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, around the Ogunmakin axis along the Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, while the workers were on duty. IBEDC expressed concern over the development,…
World number one Jannik Sinner produced a dominant performance on Sunday to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 and win the Madrid Open for the first time. The Italian secured a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and extended his winning streak to 23 matches with a commanding display in the Spanish capital. Only tennis legends…
By Ayomide Otitoju Content creator and streamer Carter Efe delivered a disciplined performance on Saturday night to defeat street-pop singer Portable by unanimous decision at Chaos in the Ring 4, ending Portable’s unbeaten run in Nigeria’s celebrity boxing scene. The bout, held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, drew major attention across the entertainment…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Asake has released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, a 13-track project that signals a new phase in his career following his exit from YBNL Nation. The album, released on Friday, May 1 under GIRAN Republic and EMPIRE, is his first full-length project under his independent imprint. It comes amid…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom is in discussions to participate in a major European Union loan package for Ukraine, which could also support the purchase of British-made weapons. Speaking on Monday as he arrived for a summit of European leaders in Armenia, Starmer said the talks were aimed at strengthening…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has strengthened its inclusive healthcare drive with the receipt of 88 pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices to support children with disabilities across the state. The donation, made by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), also includes 225 crutches, 360 eyeglasses, and play materials tailored for children with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for a potential technical equity partnership aimed at completing, restarting, and expanding the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement was signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management…
