By Ayomide Otitoju Israeli police have arrested former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi following a scandal surrounding a leaked video allegedly showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Monday. Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly went missing for several hours on Sunday after tendering her resignation, sparking widespread speculation in Israeli media…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat of a possible military operation in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, following an offer from the Nigerian presidency for dialogue to address the issue. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he was considering “a lot of things,” including potential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has maintained its Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) following Moody’s Ratings’ periodic review. The reaffirmation underscores the agency’s confidence in ICIEC’s solid financial position, prudent risk…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026, aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and compliance in telecom infrastructure development across the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued over the weekend by Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, General Manager of the Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oando Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₦210 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 — a 164% increase from ₦76 billion in the same period of 2024. The growth was…
By Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has announced the launch of the Verve Flash Promo, a nationwide campaign offering free Verve debit cards to customers whose ATM cards have expired. The initiative, which began on October 6, 2025, and runs until January 30, 2026, will reward 131 customers daily on a first-come,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has reported a 127% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₦62.3 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, underscoring the Group’s strong earnings capacity, operational efficiency, and disciplined execution. The Group’s gross earnings grew by 44.1% to ₦341.7 billion, up from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to help countries address the immediate and long-term impacts of sudden and severe reductions in external health funding, which are disrupting essential health services across many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The document, titled “Responding to the Health Financing Emergency: Immediate Measures and…
US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected any resumption of trade negotiations with Canada, a week after abruptly halting talks over a contentious anti-tariff advertisement. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump said he liked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, but criticized Canada’s actions. “No, discussions will not resume,” Trump said, adding that Carney…
