American R&B singer Chris Brown appeared in a London court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from an alleged nightclub assault in the UK capital in 2023. The 36-year-old artist, dressed in a dark suit, tie, and glasses, stood in the dock…
Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the intellectual and neurological development of young people, cautioning that it could distort their understanding of reality. In his first exclusive statement focused entirely on AI, the pontiff—who holds a degree in mathematics—voiced concern in a message to attendees…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tens of thousands took to the streets across the Middle East on Friday in a wave of coordinated protests following weekly prayers, denouncing Israel’s recent strikes on Iran and expressing anger toward the United States, widely seen as Israel’s key ally. In Tehran, demonstrators marched with Iranian and Hezbollah flags, chanting anti-Israel…
By Ayomide Otitoju Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper and YBNL founder, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has unveiled the official tracklist for his much-anticipated self-titled album, Olamidé, scheduled for release on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The 17-track project brings together a powerhouse of local and international collaborators, reinforcing Olamide’s position as a global force in music….
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery is increasingly sourcing crude oil from the United States due to persistent domestic supply shortfalls. The disclosure comes as the refinery ramps up imports to meet its production target of 650,000 barrels per day. Speaking during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its 2025 Y’ello Connect initiative, telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has trained students of St. Augustine College of Education, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, on the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The training, which took place on the school premises, was facilitated by MTN staff as part of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has successfully concluded its Rights Issue of 2.94 billion ordinary shares, raising a total of ₦181.39 billion following an oversubscription of 121.97 percent. The Rights Issue, priced at ₦50.50 per share and offered on the basis of five new shares for every twenty-two held as of October 29,…
By Ayomide Otitoju With high anticipation and vibrant fanfare, veteran gospel artist Mike Abdul officially released his latest single, Fuji Rush, on June 20, 2025—ushering in what he described as a bold and rhythmic evolution of gospel music within Nigeria’s dynamic soundscape. Infused with deep percussions and intelligent lyricism, Fuji Rush amplifies the signature energy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has assured its shareholders and stakeholders of its financial strength and commitment to regulatory compliance, following the recent circular from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regarding regulatory forbearance and Single Obligor Limit (SOL) exposures. In a statement signed by Company Secretary Ezinwa Unuigboje, the bank reaffirmed its solid…
