By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has filed a formal corruption petition against the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The petition, submitted through Dangote’s legal team,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, born Adekunle Kosoko, and his wife, singer Simi, have welcomed twins, the couple announced on Wednesday. Sharing the news on his Snapchat story, Adekunle Gold wrote, “Asked God for another child and He blessed me double.” The gender of the twins has not yet been disclosed, but…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has commissioned a newly constructed 5-kilometer road in Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area, built by Chief Anthony Obele, a private citizen and native of the community. The project, executed through a pioneering public-private-community partnership (PPCP), exemplifies a collaborative approach to infrastructure development in Anambra State. Unlike typical government-initiated…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are influenced by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Assembly spokesperson Enemi George, speaking on Thursday, said lawmakers are acting strictly within constitutional provisions and not under the direction of any political…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to two close friends who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, describing them as “brothers” and “great men.” Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the December 29 accident, returned to England after being discharged from the hospital and attended…
Ayomide Otitoju The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment proceedings launched against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu by the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the move as “destabilising and unnecessary.” In a statement on Thursday, signed by party spokesperson Darlington Nwauju, the APC acknowledged…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the ₦4.44 trillion 2026 budget, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” into law. The appropriation, approved on Thursday, places strong emphasis on infrastructure development, education, healthcare, economic growth and social development, with more than 52 per cent of the total allocation earmarked for capital…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Nigerian capital market’s milestone of surpassing the ₦100 trillion market capitalisation mark, describing it as a historic achievement and a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in the economy. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the development reflects a new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The financing marks a major milestone for Levene Energy, providing direct entry into Nigeria’s regulated midstream and downstream gas sectors. The transaction represents a strategic diversification from the company’s core oil and refined petroleum products trading business into infrastructure-backed investments with stable, long-term earnings. It aligns with Levene Energy’s objective of evolving…
