By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout by the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. The demolition, carried out early Monday, came less than 48 hours after security operatives secured the release of…
German tennis star Alexander Zverev has expressed confidence that winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open will pave the way for further success at tennis’ biggest tournaments after years of falling short on the sport’s biggest stage. Zverev ended his long wait for a major title on Sunday, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1,…
By Ayomide Otitoju When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Senate for his confirmation screening on May 6, 2026, he delivered a message that resonated across Nigeria’s power sector: he would not make promises he could not keep. At a time when the electricity industry continues to grapple with chronic underperformance, liquidity constraints, infrastructure deficits,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, expanding access to structured recycling services in Northern Nigeria. The project, delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA), is aimed at promoting community-based sustainability solutions and strengthening waste management efforts across the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained aerial surveillance operations in support of efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. This was disclosed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade A widely reported kidnapping case involving a 12-year-old pupil in Ibadan has renewed concerns over security challenges in parts of Oyo State and the wider South-West region. The pupil was reportedly abducted in the Challenge/Orita Challenge area of Ibadan while on the way to school. The incident occurred within the Oluyole Local…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade . Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s most economically significant states due to its strategic location, thriving industrial activities, and proximity to Lagos, continues to grapple with challenges related to poor road infrastructure and insecurity. Several communities across the state have repeatedly raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads and growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has held strategic discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in power, infrastructure, and industrial development. The meeting, held in Abuja, focused on deepening the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identifying key areas of collaboration to…
