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,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Eberechi Eze, the Arsenal forward of Nigerian descent, has been named the PFA Community Champion at the London Football Awards, recognising his charitable work off the pitch. The 27-year-old collected the accolade on Thursday at the Exhibition White City in West London, joining fellow Arsenal stars celebrated during the event. Eze beat…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court, Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and their son Abdulaziz Malami, in an ongoing money laundering trial. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the bail at ₦200 million each, with two sureties of equal value. One of the sureties…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced the World Health Organization (WHO) to suspend operations at its global emergency logistics hub in Dubai, the UN agency’s chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing, Tedros warned that the impact of the war, triggered by US and Israeli attacks…
By Ayomide Otitoju The war between Israel and Iran, now spilling across the Middle East, entered its seventh day on Friday, with Israeli forces announcing a “next phase” of the conflict and bombing southern suburbs of Beirut. Earlier, the Israeli military issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the entire area, urging residents to “save your…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Dickson Ovat Agbor, the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct. The decision was taken during plenary on Thursday following a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Asuquo. In the motion, the Assembly strongly condemned the…
By Ayomide Otitoju African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a major expansion of its financial engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), raising its regional financing limit from $3 billion to $5 billion over the next three to four years. The increased commitment builds on more than $750 million already disbursed across the Caribbean and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju In celebration of International Women’s Month, CANAL+ has paid tribute to the women whose talents and influence continue to shape storytelling and entertainment across Africa and beyond. The company recognised women as storytellers, athletes, mothers, creators, leaders and icons whose voices inspire millions of households across the continent. According to the media…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s energy stability despite recent disruptions in the global oil market triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The company said the ongoing conflict in the region has forced the shutdown of several refineries and reduced global refining output, contributing…
