By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and publisher, Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as a “doyen” of Nigerian journalism whose legacy spans decades of commitment to the profession. In a personally signed statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian actress and social activist, Kate Henshaw, has voiced her frustration over the state of the nation, declaring that Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democracy have failed to translate into real benefits for ordinary citizens. Speaking during Channels Television’s special Democracy Day programme on Thursday, themed ‘Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous lender and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has received a significant boost in credit ratings from two leading international agencies, Fitch Ratings and Global Credit Ratings (GCR). Fitch upgraded Wema Bank’s National Long-Term Rating from ‘BBB(nga)’ to ‘A-(nga)’, while also revising its outlook from…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG, a key player in Nigeria’s electromechanical and power solutions sector, has joined Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to national progress through innovation and infrastructure development. In a message marking the June 12 celebration, Group General Manager Rabi Jammal highlighted the significance of the day in reflecting on Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Nigerians’ right to free speech, urging security agencies to respect dissenting voices and refrain from targeting critics of his administration. Delivering his Democracy Day address before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, the President said democracy must accommodate opposing views,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to mark the 2024 Democracy Day at the National Assembly Complex, calling it a powerful endorsement of democratic institutions. Speaking during a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday, Saraki described the venue choice as “symbolic,” stating that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Assembly has formally designated June 12 as the official day for the President of Nigeria to deliver an annual address to a joint session of the legislature. The historic decision was made on Thursday during a special Democracy Day sitting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where President Bola…
By Aypmide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on violent crime, with coordinated operations in Katsina and Delta States resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims, the neutralisation of suspected criminals, and the recovery of illegal arms and ammunition. In Katsina State, security operatives thwarted a kidnap…
By Ayomide Otitoju Energy giant Shell has announced plans to expand its global liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity by up to 12 million metric tons by the end of the decade, with Nigeria among the key countries expected to benefit from the investment. According to a Reuters report, the projects — also spanning the United…
