Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released a series of emails suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and “knew about the girls.” Trump has repeatedly denied any knowledge of or involvement in the disgraced financier’s sex-trafficking activities. Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian media practitioners to freely criticise government policies while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and a sense of national responsibility. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the President commended the media for its vital role in shaping public discourse and strengthening democracy. He,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has praised Dangote Group for its role in driving industrial transformation and economic growth during the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) Dangote Group Special Day. Addressing attendees, LCCI President Mr. Gabriel Idahosa highlighted the Group’s resilience and strategic foresight, noting that its sustained…
By Ayomide Otitoju Alfred Seema, Group Executive of the Strategic Delivery Unit at South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom, has been confirmed as a speaker at the African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21 in Johannesburg. His participation comes as Eskom accelerates its General Recovery Plan to strengthen energy security and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Multilateral development banks (MDBs) on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to climate finance, pledging to scale up innovative funding to strengthen climate adaptation and resilience. Speaking at a side event organised by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) on the opening day of the 30th United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, senior…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated that Egypt has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a historic milestone for the country and the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Egypt is the seventh country in the region to achieve this status and the 27th worldwide. “I congratulate Egypt for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has extended warm felicitations to Dame (Dr.) Virgy Etiaba, CON, the former Governor of Anambra State, on the occasion of her 83rd birthday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo described Dame Etiaba as a trailblazer whose historic tenure…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Pan-African conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its commitment to driving industrialisation in Nigeria and across Africa, pledging to maintain its leadership role in fostering sustainable economic growth. The declaration was made by Hajiya Fatima Aliko-Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025…
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed victory over Democrats in the resolution of the longest-ever US government shutdown during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Speaking at the annual event honoring America’s military veterans, Trump highlighted that several Senate Democrats had broken ranks on Monday to vote with Republicans on a compromise…
