Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has confirmed that Brazilian winger Estevão will miss the remainder of the English season due to injury, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup.The 19-year-old sustained a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last week and has since been ruled out for the rest…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Dr Muttaqha Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development following his confirmation by the Senate. Darma, who hails from Katsina State, replaces Ahmed Dangiwa, who recently resigned from the cabinet. The brief swearing-in ceremony was held at the State House in Abuja, where Tinubu congratulated…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called for increased investment in local manufacturing and power infrastructure, stressing the need for Nigeria to produce what it consumes to achieve economic independence.Dangote made the call on Friday at the induction ceremony of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering in Victoria Island, Lagos, where…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization has granted prequalification approval to a malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, marking a first in the global fight against the disease. The treatment, artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation tailored for the youngest and most vulnerable patients. According to the WHO, the prequalification confirms that…
Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the global Anglican Communion, is set to visit Vatican City this weekend for talks with Pope Leo XIV. Mullally will meet the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit beginning Saturday, marking her first official trip abroad since her enthronement last month as head…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Nigerian international, Mike Eneramo, has died after collapsing during a training session in Kaduna on Friday. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours at a primary school in the Ungwan Yelwa area, where the ex-striker was engaged in routine exercises. He was suspected to have suffered a heart attack and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has been honoured with the Vanguard Newspapers’ 2025 Energy Innovation and Reform Icon of the Year Award in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector.The award was received on his behalf by the company’s Executive Vice President, Business Services,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Engr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga, Technical Adviser on Public Transport Rail at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has received a National Conference Excellence Award from The Mirror newspaper in recognition of his contributions to urban mobility in Lagos State. The award, presented at a ceremony held at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness.The witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, told the court during proceedings that he made his…
