By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV departed Algeria on Wednesday for a four-day visit to Cameroon, where he is expected to deliver a message of peace, including a visit to a region affected by a long-running separatist conflict. The trip follows a historic visit to Algeria, the first by a pope, which was overshadowed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ankpali Edikwu ward, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, was said to have left residents in panic as gunmen allegedly stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. A…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a structured and institutionalised approach to youth leadership development, stressing the need to build systems that prepare young Nigerians for governance and national transformation. He made the call at the 2026 Abuja Dialogue held at the State House Banquet Hall, an event organised by the Office of…
The Australia will increase spending on drone and counter-drone capabilities by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion), as evolving conflict dynamics in the Middle East reshape modern warfare, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. Marles noted that the growing use of low-cost, mass-produced drones in conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Middle East…
By Ayomide Otitoju The long-delayed $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline is expected to begin supplying natural gas to Abuja by July, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. A spokesperson for the commission said the milestone marks a significant step in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development and energy transition strategy. The 614-kilometre pipeline is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were in attendance on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress held its National Convention in Abuja. The convention, held at the Rainbow Events Centre, drew over 3,000 delegates and key political stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited and Jamara Home have hosted a staff sporting festival as part of activities to mark the Easter season, aimed at strengthening employee engagement and workplace cohesion. The maiden edition of the event was organised in collaboration with the National Union of Electricity Employees and the Steel and Engineering Workers’ Union…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan amid rising political tensions in Oyo State.The visit comes against the backdrop of speculations over alleged impeachment and dethronement plots, as well as reported friction involving Governor Seyi…
A new trial into the death of football icon Diego Maradona opened on Tuesday in Argentina, nearly 10 months after judicial misconduct led to the collapse of an earlier proceeding.Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery following…
