By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. His arrival follows a visit to Conakry, Guinea, on Friday, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya. On arrival in Switzerland, Shettima was received…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate an official investigation into the unresolved deaths of prominent Nigerians, including journalist Dele Giwa, former Attorney General Bola Ige, and pro-democracy activist Kudirat Abiola. Speaking to select journalists in Lagos on Saturday as part of Democracy Day reflections, Soyinka…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank has reiterated that the introduction of Foreign Currency transfer on Ecobank Mobile and Omnilite app is to promote and facilitate ease of cross-border business and financial transactions, stressing that it would be of immense benefits to individuals and small businesses across Africa. Ecobank Nigeria recently said its customers can now transfer…
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reiterated that his administration will continue to give terrorists a tough fight until they surrender and leave the entire state, describing those thinking of a peace accord and reconciliation with bandits as daydreamers. The Governor was reacting to a sermon delivered by a prominent scholar in the state,…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its upcoming Super Savers Draw, which promises to bring even more excitement and opportunities to its valued customers.In line with its commitment to rewarding loyalty and promoting a culture of savings, UBA will be giving the opportunity for more of its customers to become millionaires through its…
By Rita Iliya Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has inaugurated the 2.4 kilometres broadcasting road in Minna on Monday at the cost of N1.3 billion. Bello, during the official inauguration said that the project was constructed by Messer Soject Nigeria Limited. According to him, one of the priorities of his administration is to develop critical…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations has strongly condemned the mass killing of at least 40 civilians in Dumba, Kukawa area of Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. The attack, reportedly carried out by members of a non-state armed group on January 12, 2025, targeted farmers and fishermen accused of violating a ban on farming activities imposed…
By Trust Africa News Spotlight learnt that it was Francis —the younger of the brother— who filed a petition at the Federal High Court in Lagos against his brother, Christian. He wants the court to determine how the school should be managed. He joined as respondents, in the suit Christian’s wife, Olufunke; Lekki British International…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed an indefinite flight ban on Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, following an incident at Abuja Airport earlier this month. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu confirmed the development on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the singer’s actions…
