By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to continue holding his administration accountable, insisting that constructive criticism is a core requirement of democratic governance. In a Democracy Day message on Friday, the President said disagreement with those in authority should not lead to despair about the country’s future. “Criticise me, disagree with…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Friday addressed the nation as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, outlining his administration’s achievements, ongoing reforms, security efforts, and plans to tackle the country’s challenges while urging Nigerians to remain committed to democratic values. In his nationwide broadcast, the President praised the resilience of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the declaration underscores the significance of June 12 in Nigeria’s democratic history and honours the courage, resilience and…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira delivered a vibrant performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday at the historic Estadio Azteca ahead of the tournament’s opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. The ceremony marked the start of the expanded 48-team tournament, which is…
Spanish giants Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year contract, marking the Portuguese tactician’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu 13 years after his first spell with the club. The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a disappointing campaign in which Real Madrid ended a second successive season without a major trophy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido used his appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw international attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The Grammy-nominated singer performed on Wednesday at the Crypto.com Arena wearing a jacket bearing the names of the abducted…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action through a series of educational and environmental initiatives held to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day in Lagos and Ogun states. The food and beverage company engaged students, teachers, and community stakeholders at Opebi Senior Grammar School in Ikeja,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has appointed Abiodun Adigun as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, its digital lending subsidiary, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership across its businesses and drive long-term growth. The appointment was announced in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to curb the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country as part of measures aimed at protecting local investments, preserving jobs, and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in…
