Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, the Royal Palace announced on Friday, with his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeding him on the throne. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today,” the palace said in a statement. It said the king…
By Ayomide Otitoju French energy giant TotalEnergies has completed its exit from the Arctic 2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia, following the transfer of its 10 per cent stake to NordLine, a subsidiary of Russian gas producer Novatek. The company confirmed on Thursday that the transfer had been completed, ending its direct ownership…
By Ayomide Otitoju BIGI and Fearless, in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, have transformed their ongoing campus tour into a growing student movement, combining music, entertainment, creativity and opportunities for emerging Nigerian artistes. With 15 campuses already visited and five more stops remaining, the tour has attracted growing interest from students and institutions eager to experience…
By Ayomide Otitojun Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has raised concerns over the continued issuance of petroleum product import licences, saying rising imports of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) are creating uncertainty in the domestic market despite its capacity to meet and exceed Nigeria’s fuel requirements. The refinery’s management said it remains committed to Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition follows the success of the Bank’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has launched a local government advocacy campaign to promote voluntary blood donation as a regular lifestyle, urging residents to donate blood regularly to help ensure adequate supplies for emergencies. The campaign, organised by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), began on Monday, August 24, with an advocacy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Parenting advocate, author and humanitarian Blessing Amos Bauna is set to launch her new book, Raising Her King, Preparing His Queen, in Abuja on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The book launch will take place at 4:00 p.m. at ECWA Grace Church, 1st Avenue, Gwarinpa, Abuja, and is expected to attract parents, family…
European football’s governing body, UEFA, is preparing a potential legal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his now-shelved plan to introduce private financing into the World Cup, according to a document seen by AFP. The document, filed in a Florida court in the United States, states that UEFA is considering legal action related to…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have expressed their condolences to victims of the devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, as the United Kingdom pledged £5 million in emergency aid. In a personally signed message shared on the royal family’s X account on Thursday, King Charles said he and the Queen were…
