By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, marked his legal triumph at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday by sharing a meal of amala with construction workers. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke dismissed charges of money laundering and theft involving ₦6.9 billion against Fayose, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
The British government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16, a move that would place the UK among the few nations globally to adopt such a measure. The change, a key campaign promise of the ruling Labour Party, is part of broader electoral reforms aimed at revitalizing democratic participation amid concerns over…
By Ayomide Otitoju Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for according his late father a state funeral. Speaking during a special condolence session attended by his siblings, Yusuf thanked President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council for what he described as a “befitting burial.” He…
Russia has returned the bodies of 1,000 individuals it claims were Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian officials said Thursday, marking one of the largest repatriation efforts since the conflict began. The exchange follows two rounds of peace talks in Istanbul, which have failed to secure a ceasefire but have resulted in some humanitarian agreements, including large-scale prisoner…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that individuals hindering progress within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are free to exit the party, insisting that the PDP remains stronger than any single member. Makinde made the statement on Wednesday during the 10th Coronation Anniversary Colloquium of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri, in honour of the late former President. The announcement came during an expanded session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, convened to…
Goldman Sachs reported a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in second-quarter profits on Wednesday, buoyed by a strong rebound in financial advisory services — a development that Chief Executive Officer David Solomon said signals a potential upswing in dealmaking activity. The investment bank posted a quarterly profit of $3.5 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Solomon, speaking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s most-watched reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), is set to return for its landmark 10th season with a double launch scheduled for Saturday, 26 July and Sunday, 27 July 2025. At a media briefing held Wednesday, organisers announced that this year’s winner will walk away with a record ₦150 million —…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) reported a strong performance across asset classes in the first half of 2025, with total market capitalisation rising by 16 per cent from ₦112.60 trillion in January to ₦126.73 trillion by the end of June. In a statement released on Wednesday, NGX Group attributed the growth…
