By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday paid a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, highlighting the state government’s commitment to advancing a robust digital economy. The visit underscored the partnership between Lagos State and private sector players…
Authorities in Pekin, Illinois, have charged a 93-year-old man, James Pate, with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife, Cheryl Pate, 80, to death during an argument in their car. According to an affidavit, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 2, when the couple began quarreling. Police said Pate admitted striking his wife before retrieving…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Enugu State Government has accused Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, of diverting over ₦5.7 billion meant for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for Governor Peter Mbah said the sum represented 50 percent of an…
A Nigerian leader has extended warm greetings to Muslims across the country on the occasion of Eid-El-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In a goodwill message, he described the Prophet’s life as an enduring example of humility, compassion, forgiveness, and devotion to Allah, urging citizens to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kwara State Police Command has arrested one Adeola Badru for allegedly defrauding a political appointment seeker, Joseph Olugbenga, of ₦300 million under the pretext of securing him a federal board position. Police said Badru is facing allegations of criminal breach of trust, forgery, and obtaining money under false pretences. According to…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order designed to deter foreign governments and actors from what his administration describes as the “wrongful detention” of American citizens abroad. In a statement released on Friday, the U.S. Department of State said the order authorizes unprecedented measures against offenders, warning that “severe consequences await nations…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited has emerged as one of the biggest attractions at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers, Algeria, with visitors thronging its exhibition stand to make inquiries, particularly about polypropylene (PP), a key product of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Polypropylene, a versatile thermoplastic polymer used in food containers,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is set to formally declare for the coalition on Saturday. “I will be declaring for the ADC coalition tomorrow. No amount of police intimidation, sealed venues, or harassment will stop this historic event….
By Ayomide Otitoju Two Nigerian students have secured fully funded places to study technology and Artificial Intelligence at Plaksha University in India under the Airtel Africa Fellowship, a flagship initiative of the Airtel Africa Foundation. Launched in September 2024, the fellowship provides academically gifted but financially disadvantaged African youth with access to world-class STEM education….
