By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Super Falcons are basking in continental glory following their dramatic 3–2 victory over hosts Morocco to win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). But behind the team’s historic comeback lies a lesser-known story of spiritual preparation credited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership as key to the nation’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday administered the oath of office to newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, urging them to prioritize inclusive governance and grassroots development. The council officials, elected on July 12 under the platform of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Board and Management of Access Bank Tanzania, led by Chairman Protase Ishengoma, on Friday presented the prestigious “Power of 100 Africa Women” award to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, recognising her transformational leadership and commitment to inclusive development. The award was presented during a courtesy visit to the State House, where Ishengoma…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025, the company has announced. In a statement released by Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote’s decision was attributed to his intention to focus on strategic sectors…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the “Lighting Young Minds” initiative, donating 1,000 solar-powered school bags to public primary school pupils across Ogun State in a move aimed at improving educational access in underserved communities. The initiative was unveiled on July 4, 2025, at a special ceremony in Abeokuta, where Fidelity Bank CEO…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 10th season of Big Brother Naija officially launched on Saturday with the unveiling of an all-female lineup, marking a dynamic start to what promises to be a milestone edition of Africa’s most-watched reality show. With the theme “10/10,” this year’s edition aims to deliver peak entertainment, and the opening night did…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for policies he says are restoring investor confidence and accelerating economic stability in Nigeria. Dangote made the remarks during the weekend while hosting the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) violated the constitutional rights of two former female corps members by refusing to allow them to wear skirts in line with their Christian religious beliefs. Justice Hauwa Yilwa, in a judgment delivered on June 13 and obtained…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has concluded the fourth edition of its Save and Win Palli Promo, awarding ₦5 million each to three lucky customers in a grand finale held at the Bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Since its launch, the savings initiative has distributed over ₦330 million in cash and gift prizes…
