By Ayomide Otitoju The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) are planning to supply 10 megawatts of electricity to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park in Odukpani, Cross River State. In a statement signed by NDPHC’s Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations, Emmanuel Ojor,…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring in July with a bout against little-known Albanian fighter Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia.The fight, scheduled for July 25 in Riyadh, will mark Joshua’s first appearance since a December car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close associates,…
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has declared that no team in Europe is currently stronger than his side, as the French champions prepare for their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich.Speaking ahead of the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Enrique described the fixture as a meeting of Europe’s top teams,…
Nigerian singer BNXN has responded to claims by American rapper Fat Joe that he influenced the artist’s decision to change his stage name from Buju.Fat Joe made the remarks on the Joe and Jada Podcast, where he appeared alongside Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton. During the discussion, he described BNXN as “a fake guy using…
American rapper Kanye West, popularly known as Ye, is set to perform in Prague this July, according to Zuzana Rambova, director of the Chuchle Arena racecourse, the venue hosting the event. Czech media reports indicate that the concert is being organised by HUGO Production, owned by Slovak entrepreneur Hugo Varga. The Prague performance forms part…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced the launch of a new subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a key milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony is scheduled for April 29, 2026, and is expected to attract senior government officials, regulators, and business leaders from across Africa, underscoring growing economic ties…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, Seleem Adegunwa, has been named Industrialist of the Year by Vanguard Media Limited in recognition of his leadership and the company’s impact on Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays, warning that such violations could negatively impact future applicants. In a statement shared on Monday via its official X account, the mission stressed the importance of complying with U.S. immigration regulations, noting that non-compliance by some travellers could affect…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 23 pupils have been abducted by armed men during an attack on an unregistered orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State, in an incident that also saw the proprietor’s wife taken away.The attack, which occurred on Sunday evening, targeted the facility identified as Dahallukitab Group…
