A Florida man who plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in September 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison. Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted in September of attempting to kill then-candidate Trump, marking the second known attempt on the billionaire’s life in the months leading up to the November…
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with revenue rising sharply as the technology giant ramps up investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing services. The company said revenue grew 18 per cent year-on-year in the latest quarter, pushing full-year revenue above $400 billion for the first time since Alphabet was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development with the donation of learning materials to pupils in the Makoko community of Yaba, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, led by the Bank’s Legal Services Division, provided school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has dismissed reports alleging that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as inaccurate and based on a misunderstanding of standard global refining practices. At a media briefing held at the refinery, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, David Bird, explained that DPRP, as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Abuja — Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of Upstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has highlighted Nigeria’s competitive advantages in oil and gas investment, emphasizing the country’s fiscal clarity, improved governance, and execution certainty. Speaking during the Upstream Leadership Dialogue panel at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, themed “Capitalising Africa’s Global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President of Downstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has called for innovative approaches to fuel distribution in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of efficient last-mile delivery, cost reduction, and alternative energy solutions. Speaking at a panel session themed “Driving Domestic Value: Transforming Downstream Markets & Refining” during the #NIES2026 conference,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Celebrated American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, confirmed the news in a statement on Kenoly’s official Instagram page, revealing that he passed away on February 3, 2026. The cause of death was not disclosed. Miranda, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several people have been killed and properties destroyed following a bandit attack on Doma Community in Tafoki, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Armed with weapons including AK-47 rifles, the assailants reportedly invaded the community five months after a peace agreement had…
Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic scenes that marred last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000 by CAF and handed player suspensions in…
