By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has officially signed into law a revised set of Area Court Civil Procedure Rules, aimed at modernizing judicial processes within the state’s Area Court system. The signing took place in his chambers at the High Court Complex, Lokoja, following the submission of…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” following a record wave of deadly drone attacks on Ukraine that left at least 13 people dead, including children, and triggered international condemnation. Trump, who has frequently spoken admiringly of Putin, took a notably sharper tone on his Truth Social platform,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) is holding a crucial meeting this week in Abidjan to elect a new president, as the institution prepares for a leadership transition following the upcoming departure of President Akinwumi Adesina in September. Adesina, who has served the maximum two five-year terms, will be succeeded by one of…
By Ayomide Otitoju His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a royal reception over the weekend in honour of Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, Otun Akile of Remoland, marking his 50th birthday in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and community leadership. The ceremony, held…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC/Heirs Energies JV OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) has launched a Free Medical Outreach Initiative to improve healthcare access for residents in the OML 17 area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The initiative spans 15 centres across communities including Umuechem, Igwuruta, Mgbodo-Alu, Eneka, Rumukurishi, Oyigbo, Iriebe, Umuebulu, Umuokwa, Odagwa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju high-level coalition meeting aimed at uniting prominent Northern political figures was briefly thrown into disarray on Sunday, following a heated dispute over state representation at the Abuja Continental Hotel.AThe meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), brought together key national figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach, with the Spanish tactician set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti on June 1, 2025, the club announced on Sunday. Alonso, 43, will lead the team for three seasons, until June 30, 2028, and his first assignment will be…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, and his conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited, were honoured with three prestigious awards at the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 Awards held at the historic Africa Hall, headquarters of the African Union. Dangote Industries Limited was named the Most Admired African Brand following a comprehensive consumer-led survey conducted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force has announced major breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes and safeguard national security through a series of coordinated operations across the country. In Abuja, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a joint tactical operation, successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and…
