…as LCCI commends its impact Dangote Industries Limited has restated its commitment to contributing to significant reduction in the number of unemployed Nigerians even as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry lauded the indigenous conglomerate spread across Africa. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day, at the on-going 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair, Group Executive…
Ahead of the Kogi State November 11, 2023 governorship election, the candidate of the Accord Party, Admiral Usman Jibrin (retd), has pledged to work with the Federal Government in resuscitating the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The former Chief of Naval Staff made the pledge on Tuesday while speaking with supporters in Ajaokuta Local Government Government of…
By Ayomide Otitoju With high anticipation and vibrant fanfare, veteran gospel artist Mike Abdul officially released his latest single, Fuji Rush, on June 20, 2025—ushering in what he described as a bold and rhythmic evolution of gospel music within Nigeria’s dynamic soundscape. Infused with deep percussions and intelligent lyricism, Fuji Rush amplifies the signature energy…
It was gathered that the actor died on Wednesday afternoon during a boat trip for a film production. National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed to Channels Television that the remains of the actor have been deposited at the morgue. He also confirmed that the remains of a crew member were…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Kuje Magistrate Court has granted bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member for Aba North and South, setting bail at ₦500,000 with two sureties. The presiding judge, Abubakar Sai’id, specified that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide utility bills for verification. Ikwechegh faces charges of…
Edo State politician and business mogul, Moses Omo–Ikirodah has felicitated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman, South-South, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Moses Omo–Ikirodah described Cheif Dan Orbih as a veteran in the Edo State political sphere and indeed the South-South region saying his years of prolific…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the discovery and confiscation of products from 63 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta over the past week. The company also uncovered 19 illegal pipeline connections during the same period. These developments were revealed in a documentary by the NNPCL on Wednesday, which highlighted…
About 300 people were killed after a Russian air attack blew up a drama theatre in Mariupol last week, Ukrainian authorities have claimed. The theater had been used as a shelter for civilians as Russian forces increased their attempts to take the Ukrainian port cityIf confirmed, the catastrophic loss of life is likely to further…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations has strongly condemned the mass killing of at least 40 civilians in Dumba, Kukawa area of Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. The attack, reportedly carried out by members of a non-state armed group on January 12, 2025, targeted farmers and fishermen accused of violating a ban on farming activities imposed…
