By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated business magnate and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national treasure and exemplary leader whose life has been marked by service and generosity. Sanwo-Olu, who attended the celebratory reception held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Friday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Group has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African telecommunications operator to surpass 300 million subscribers across its markets. The achievement was announced by Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, during the company’s annual Ambassadors’ Appreciation Dinner. The feat marks a major success in MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which set…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of ongoing security preparations for the November 8, 2025, Anambra Governorship Election, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, has visited the Aguata and Otuocha Area Commands to engage with security stakeholders, officers, and community leaders. During interactive sessions with officers and community representatives,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has announced gross earnings of ₦2.5 trillion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025 — a 13.8% increase from ₦2.2 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. According to the Group’s audited financial results released on Friday, the performance reflects the strength of its diversified business model, resilience…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Presidency has announced a major decline in food prices across Nigeria, attributing the development to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic and agricultural reforms. In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, the Presidency said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sudden removal and replacement of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs, describing the move as abrupt and potentially destabilizing for the nation’s military and democratic institutions. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday granted bail to activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore; Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor; Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and ten others, in the sum of ₦500,000 each, with two sureties in like sum. The thirteen defendants were arrested and arraigned on charges…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved significant changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what is described as a strategic move to reinforce the nation’s security framework. According to a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, the President named…
By Ayomide Otitoju Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, has been elected Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), succeeding outgoing Secretary-General Mohamed Hamel. The GECF, a key platform uniting major gas producers worldwide, promotes dialogue and advances global energy security. Mshelbila’s appointment underscores Africa’s growing prominence in global gas discussions and…
