By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said Africa is central to global energy security, urging stronger partnerships to harness the continent’s vast energy and mineral resources. Tegbe made the remarks on Tuesday in a keynote address at the opening plenary of the 50th edition of the Middle East Energy 2026 Leadership…
Chelsea’s move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has collapsed after the French club failed to complete the deal before Tuesday’s 11pm transfer deadline. Chelsea had agreed a £47.1 million (€55 million) fee for Camara after Monaco rejected earlier offers of €45 million and €50 million. The Senegal international had also agreed a six-year contract with…
Monaco have pulled out of an agreement to sell midfielder Lamine Camara to Chelsea for £47 million, leaving the Premier League club furious over what they described as an extraordinary and unprofessional move. Camara was expected to join Chelsea on a six-year contract, subject to a medical, after the Blues agreed a club-to-club deal with…
The deal surpasses City’s previous club-record fee of £116 million, paid for Elliot Anderson earlier in the transfer window, and makes Fernandez the first player in football history to command transfer fees of more than £100 million twice. The 25-year-old Argentina international previously joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107 million in 2023. Fernandez’s move to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a visionary, loyal and dedicated public servant committed to Nigeria’s development. Shettima will clock 60 on Wednesday, September 2. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the state, charging them to strengthen grassroots development, identify emerging talents and create sustainable pathways for athletes to achieve national and international success. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu described the appointments as a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prince Chris Odinaka Igwe, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman who serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mainland Oil and Gas Company Limited and Chairman of Chrisnak Groups Limited. He is also a recipient of the Officer of the Order…
By Ayomide Otitoju Healthcare services across Katsina State may be disrupted as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals of Nigeria (AHAPN) has declared a seven-day warning strike following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the state government. The strike, involving members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), National Association of Nigeria…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva to make himself available for questioning after declaring him wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale made the statement on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the anti-graft agency had become more of an organ…
