By Ayomide Otitoju Ghana has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner over what it described as “xenophobic incidents” involving Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised concern over a recent incident in KwaZulu-Natal province in which a legally resident Ghanaian migrant was allegedly confronted and told to return…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking permission to re-present an exhibit to its witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The judge fixed April 24…
By Ayomide Otitoju An aspirant for the Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Ifeanyi Metuh, has called for strict adherence to zoning and rotation principles in Anambra State’s political structure, particularly ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election. Metuh, in a statement, aligned with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s position on rotational leadership, arguing that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore in seven new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to set high performance benchmarks in public service delivery. The appointments bring the total number of Permanent Secretaries named under the current administration to 129. The new appointees were inaugurated alongside members of the Lagos State Health…
By Ayomide Otitoju The second edition of the Nigeria–South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable has brought together government officials, diplomats, and private sector leaders to strengthen trade, investment, and infrastructure collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The roundtable, held on Thursday, focused on advancing economic ties between Nigeria and South Africa, with stakeholders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security challenges, economic development, and political issues in the state.According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the closed-door meeting focused mainly on improving security in Zamfara and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Medical Association (Nigerian Medical Association) has suspended its National President, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of the association’s constitution following an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) held in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, attended by 63 delegates from 23 state branches and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also approved the formation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a series of masterclasses aimed at improving business skills, efficiency, and market access. The initiative, rolled out in April 2026, forms part of the bank’s broader strategy to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools for sustainable growth. The first…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to construct a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, similar in scale to his flagship facility in Nigeria, as part of a broader push to expand industrial capacity across the continent. Dangote made the disclosure on Thursday at a high-level summit in Nairobi, Kenya,…
