By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s economic growth and global relevance are deeply rooted in the stories that shape its identity, describing Lagos as a city defined by resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive for progress. The governor made the remarks during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju For many Nigerian households, GOtv has evolved beyond a pay-TV service to become a regular part of everyday life, providing entertainment that fits naturally into family routines and shared moments. From weeknight relaxation after long workdays to children’s weekend viewing and communal experiences such as football matches, movie nights, and festive celebrations,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday performed his electronic registration in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged party members in the state to actively participate in the ongoing exercise. Sanwo-Olu described the APC e-registration, which is being conducted nationwide, as a civic responsibility and a prerequisite for genuine party membership…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several communities in Katsina State were reportedly attacked by armed bandits on Monday night, with multiple residents abducted, eyewitnesses told Channels Television on Tuesday. Sources said the attacks began in Unguwar Alhaji Barau before spreading to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo, all in Na’alma Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area. The assailants,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Residents of 22 communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, will face daily three-hour power outages from Monday, January 5 to Friday, January 9, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced. In a statement on Tuesday, IBEDC said the blackout is due to ongoing road construction along Foodco Road and Idi Isin, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju British banking giant HSBC is set to appear before a Paris court this week to finalise a multimillion-euro settlement over alleged dividend tax fraud, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday. The case forms part of a broader investigation into large-scale dividend tax avoidance schemes that operated across several European countries for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Kola Adesina, has said Nigeria’s power sector remains central to the country’s economic and industrial development, with strong prospects for renewed investments driven by reforms, technology, and deeper collaboration among stakeholders. Adesina, who spoke on the “State of the Power Sector and Opportunities Ahead,” said…
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households receive some form of public assistance in the United States. Trump made the assertion in a chart shared on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, detailing welfare participation rates among immigrant households across the country. The post comes amid…
Turkey’s annual inflation eased to 30.9 percent in December, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline and a sharp drop from 44.4 percent a year earlier, official data showed Monday. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the 12-month average inflation for 2025 stood at 34.9 percent, down from 58.5 percent in 2024. The figure…
