French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has urged China to leverage its influence over Russia to bring Moscow to the negotiating table and end the war in Ukraine. His appeal came during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Thursday. France and China have maintained strong bilateral ties in recent years, but…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a “rare gift to humanity” and a visionary leader whose contributions to governance and development remain unparalleled. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, the Managing Director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement released on its official social media platforms on Friday, the anti-graft agency called on the public to provide any information on…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to speak on Friday, a White House official confirmed, as tensions escalate over new U.S. tariffs and Trump’s controversial push to annex Canada. “A call is scheduled this morning,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Carney had previously stated that he…
A Spanish appeals court on Friday overturned the rape conviction of former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, citing “shortcomings” and “inaccuracies” in his trial. Alves, 41, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in February 2023 for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub on December 31, 2022. However, he…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has confirmed the passing of his eldest daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi. She reportedly died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness at the age of 42. Bisola was a notable entrepreneur in Nigeria’s luxury retail sector and a dedicated…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria’s Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) campaign arrived in Aba, Abia State, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Sugarland, Luxury City Hotel, continuing its mission of celebrating and empowering local changemakers. Having already made stops in Abuja, Enugu, Calabar, Ibadan, and Benin, the initiative aims to inspire individuals to take…
By Ayomide Ottitoju MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future Olympians with the launch of Season 3 of the MTN Champs athletics competition in Benin City, Edo State. The grassroots sports initiative, designed to discover and develop young talent, has already made a significant impact, with five athletes from previous editions set to…
By Ayomide Otitojju Airtel Africa Foundation has fulfilled its ₦1 billion pledge in support of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, an initiative designed to develop Nigeria’s digital workforce. During a ceremony in Abuja, Airtel Africa Foundation Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, formally presented the donation to the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy,…
