By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out the defamation suit filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Udughan. The case was discontinued following an application by the prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, seeking to withdraw the charges. Counsel to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The final death toll from the devastating November fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has risen to 168, city authorities confirmed on Thursday, seven more than previously reported. The blaze at the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po District is now considered the world’s deadliest residential building fire since 1980….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Refinery Plc has dismissed allegations that its pricing arrangement favours MRS Oil Nigeria Plc or undermines competition in the downstream petroleum sector, insisting all marketers buy products on equal terms at the refinery gate. David Bird, the refinery’s newly appointed Managing Director, made the clarification on Wednesday during a press briefing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has said it is relying on green finance to drive Nigeria’s energy transition, as President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled plans for a $2 billion national climate fund. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, Tinubu said Nigeria’s Climate Investment Platform is expected to mobilise $500 million to…
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…
