By Ayomide Otitoju Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have demanded N10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory statements concerning their client. The demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to the minister at the Federal Ministry…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of six children allegedly abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate. The command also announced the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven suspects following an intelligence-led investigation into a criminal network allegedly involved in the stealing, trafficking and…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia is ready to negotiate a settlement to the war following talks between US envoys and the Russian and Ukrainian leaderships. Zelensky made the comments in an interview with US news outlet Axios after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend in…
The United Kingdom has appointed Alastair Long as its new His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, with a mandate to strengthen trade and investment ties between Britain and African countries and create new commercial opportunities for businesses on both sides. Long returns to the continent with previous experience in the role, having served as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink and Fearless Energy Drink, leading brands from Rite Foods Limited, are set to bring music, talent and entertainment to the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, from September 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day campus engagement, held in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, will feature music performances, talent competitions…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a straight-sets victory over American Taylor Townsend, keeping her bid for a third consecutive title alive. The defending champion overcame a strong challenge from Townsend to win 6-4, 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka recovered from a 3-1 deficit in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Indonesia have moved to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following a meeting between officials of both countries in Abuja. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Bayo Ojulari, received an Indonesian delegation led by the country’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank Nigeria is set to host the fifth edition of its Agric and Export Expo on September 16 and 17, 2026, as stakeholders seek to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and expand non-oil exports. The two-day event, themed “From Farm to Global Markets: Building Nigeria’s Export Value Chain,” will bring together policymakers, regulators,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has formally commenced the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the signing ceremony for the offer of 4.1 billion ordinary shares held in Lagos on Monday. The offering is expected to provide up to 10 million Nigerians and other investors with an opportunity…
