By Ayomide Otitoju Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore joined the wives of detained Nigerian military officers on Friday in Abuja to demand that authorities either formally charge the officers over an alleged coup plot or release them. The protest comes amid heightened concern over the prolonged detention of at least 16 senior officers accused of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of former Nasir El-Rufai has called for his immediate and unconditional release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), asserting that his continued detention lacks legal basis. In a statement signed by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family said the former Federal…
Three former US presidents—Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden—gathered on Friday in Chicago for a public memorial service honoring the life of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died on February 17 at the age of 84. The service drew hundreds of attendees as a blue-lit projection of Jackson graced a giant screen behind…
By Ayomide Otitoju Qatar’s Saad al-Kaabi has warned that exports from the Gulf region could stop “within weeks” if the conflict involving Iran intensifies, threatening global energy markets with severe disruption. In an interview with the Financial Times published Friday, al-Kaabi said prolonged hostilities would impact worldwide economic growth. “Everybody’s energy price is going to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has successfully concluded the seventh phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme, graduating 5,980 young entrepreneurs and formally inducting them into its growing alumni network of digitally empowered business leaders. The Phase 7 closing ceremony, held Wednesday at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together government officials, private…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has celebrated the outstanding performances of young athletes competing at the MTN CHAMPS Calabar, as the city witnessed a week of intense track and field action. The event has generated excitement across Calabar, featuring standout performances including record-breaking sprints by Ezechukwu, thrilling relay races, remarkable jumps, and spirited rivalries among…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has secured multiple honours at the Ookla Speedtest Awards, winning the titles of Fastest 5G Network in West Africa and Best Mobile Video Experience in Nigeria. The awards were presented during the Mobile World Congress 2026, highlighting the company’s performance in delivering high-speed connectivity and improved video streaming experiences for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oreoluwa, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ekiti State, has emerged as the national champion of the mPulse Spelling Bee after out-spelling more than 32,000 participants from across Nigeria at the grand finale held in November 2025. Her victory earned her the coveted opportunity to serve as “CEO for a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Russia has urged a “cessation of hostilities” in what it described as US President Donald Trump’s “aggression against Iran” following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered to mediate the conflict, while President Vladimir Putin expressed “deep concern” over the unfolding crisis. Meanwhile,…
