By Ayomide Otitoju Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Kcee, has disclosed that repeated snubs by award organisers early in his career left him emotionally distressed and in tears. The Afrobeats artiste, formerly one half of the duo KC Presh, said the lack of industry recognition despite his efforts prompted him to stop placing importance on…
Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with the people of Lebanon, stressing a “moral obligation” to protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking at St Peter’s Square following the Regina Coeli prayer, the pontiff said he felt close to the Lebanese people during what he described as a period of sorrow and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has elected its state executives by consensus, as party leaders urged supporters to mobilise against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the congress, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Aminu Bande, who recently defected to the ADC,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kaduna State Government has signed into law the Kaduna State Tax (Consolidation) Law, 2025, in a major reform aimed at overhauling and simplifying the state’s tax system. Governor Uba Sani signed the legislation after its passage by the State House of Assembly, describing it as a step toward improving fiscal efficiency…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to Nigerians who have formally renounced their citizenship. The minister clarified that the directive applies only to individuals whose renunciation requests have been duly approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo said the…
The United Kingdom has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following strong opposition from US President Donald Trump, a government spokesperson said on Saturday. “We have always said we would only proceed with the deal if it has US support,” the spokesperson stated, amid reports that legislation to transfer sovereignty of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oando Plc has announced plans to raise $750 million in 2026 to fund an extensive drilling campaign aimed at boosting its oil output by as much as 300 percent, amid renewed investor interest in West African energy assets. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Wale Tinubu, disclosed the plan in an interview with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has disclosed that it remitted a total of N1.804 trillion to the Federation Account in February 2026, marking a significant increase from the N726 billion recorded in January. The sharp rise reflects improved revenue performance and stricter remittance practices by the state-owned oil firm….
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has raised an alert over a fraudulent scheme involving individuals impersonating its Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, in an attempt to lure unsuspecting members of the public into fake investment opportunities. According to the notice, the scammers created a WhatsApp group titled “Value Focus Club 60” using a Nigerian phone number…
