By Ayomide Otitoju TotalEnergies has announced the signing of an agreement with Vaaris for the sale of its 10 per cent non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (formerly the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Joint Venture) for a total consideration of $800 million. In a statement, the international oil company said the transaction…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Elizabeth Fresh, who was fatally knocked down by a bus operated by one of the Bus Operating Companies (BOCs) under the Authority’s regulation. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, around Airport Junction in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jameson Irish Whiskey, a flagship brand of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, creativity and community engagement with the unveiling of a visually striking, upcycled Christmas Tree installation at Ikeja City Mall during the yuletide season. The installation officially marked the start of the brand’s highly anticipated 12 Days…
By Ayomide Otitoju From playing football in the Oval Office to sipping cocktails in Gaza and attacking critics from a fighter jet, former President Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president to harness AI-generated imagery as a central tool of political communication. During the first year of his second term, Trump significantly increased his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has confirmed her passing. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the family said the renowned gospel artiste died at a hospital in Lagos. Omije Ojumi, whose stage name means “tears of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has convened its 2026 Blood Donor Mobilizer Stakeholders’ Engagement as part of efforts to strengthen voluntary blood donation and close existing gaps in the state’s blood supply. The engagement, held on Wednesday at the DMO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, brought together donor mobilizers, development partners…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The agreement, which replaces the 2009 pact that led to several industrial actions over unresolved issues, was signed and unveiled…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kebbi State has raised ₦80 million to support members of the Nigerian Legion and families of fallen heroes at the launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations in the state. The funds were raised during a ceremony held in Birnin Kebbi, where Governor Nasir Idris described the programme as a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to complete the expansion of its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day within the next three years. The Managing Director of Dangote Refinery Plc, Mr. David Bird, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the refinery…
