By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Christians have joined believers worldwide in observing Ash Wednesday, a solemn day that marks the official beginning of Lent, a significant period in the Christian liturgical calendar. Lent, a 40-day season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving—excluding Sundays—culminates in the celebration of Easter on April 20. The period symbolizes the 40 days…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will address the nation on Wednesday evening in response to growing global uncertainty following a dramatic shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine under former President Donald Trump. “My dear compatriots, I will speak to you tonight at 8:00 pm (1900 GMT) during this moment of great uncertainty…
By Ayomide Otitoju Economic analyst Paul Alaje has described the ongoing price competition between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as a positive development that will curb excessive profits and drive down fuel costs for Nigerians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Alaje noted that in economic terms, the…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to engage in peace talks with Russia and finalize a U.S. minerals agreement, days after a high-profile dispute between the two leaders. Speaking before Congress on Tuesday, Trump read excerpts from what he described as a letter from Zelensky. “Ukraine…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations of misappropriating ₦700 billion during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Emmanuel was detained on Tuesday after honoring an EFCC invitation to respond to allegations of money laundering and fund diversion, which were filed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and three of its top executives for allegedly failing to provide requested documents to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The criminal charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, name MTN Nigeria’s Managing Director and CEO,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Digital solutions provider Globacom has introduced its e-SIM technology, offering customers an instant 5GB data bonus upon activation and purchase of a data plan worth N1,500 or more. In a statement released in Lagos, the telecom giant described the e-SIM as a software-based digital chip embedded in smartphones and wearable devices, eliminating…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ado-Ekiti played host to over 280 golfers from across Nigeria as the 2025 Ekiti Golf Club Captain’s Inaugural Tournament took center stage on March 1-2, marking a major milestone for golf in the state. The two-day event celebrated the induction of Tolu Falayi as the club’s new captain and showcased MTN Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution, has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art, green-certified headquarters in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The 40-story skyscraper, set to be Nigeria’s tallest building, represents a major milestone in the bank’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, FirstBank Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu, described the…
