By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is equitable in the allocation of projects, appointments, and opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday, dismissing claims of marginalisation as “misinformation and half-truths.” “President Bola Tinubu’s…
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million). The 21-year-old has agreed a seven-year contract with the reigning Club World Cup champions and was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where he watched his new team secure a 2-0 victory…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, set social media abuzz after sharing photos that appeared to depict him with an unidentified woman in what looked like a pre-wedding shoot. In the post, Falz described the moment as “a long time coming,” adding that sharing the journey with his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The transaction, which began with the signing of a Share Sale Agreement in 2021, formally consolidates Titan Trust’s operations into Union Bank. The combined entity…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced on Sunday that over 40% of Nigerians are now benefiting from 20 hours of electricity supply daily. This achievement, he noted, stems from revolutionary measures implemented by the government to enhance the stability and regularity of electricity supply across the nation. In a statement released by his…
The United Nations has reported that two-thirds of buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since the outbreak of war in October 2023. In an update released on Monday, the UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) analyzed high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6, revealing significant deterioration in the region. According to UNOSAT,…
Blogger Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, disclosed on Monday how he obtained a contentious phone recording of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. This revelation occurred as he appeared before a House of Representatives panel investigating bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). During…
Kris Kristofferson, the iconic country music singer-songwriter and actor known for his role in “A Star is Born” alongside Barbra Streisand, has passed away at the age of 88, his family announced on Sunday. The cause of death was not disclosed in the family’s statement. Kristofferson, a Grammy winner and member of the Country Music…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that increasing crude oil production from the current 1.7 million to 3 million barrels per day is feasible. Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, made this statement during a Stakeholders Engagement Session with Senate correspondents in Abuja. Soneye emphasized that…
