By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of its commitment to education and community development. The initiative, carried out in Jos, benefited pupils randomly selected from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received a school bag containing exercise…
By Gboyega Akosile Every public leader eventually arrives at a moment when the conversation changes. The debates of the day begin to give way to the judgement of history; power gradually yields to legacy. History, after all, is often kinder to reflection than it is to politics. It is in such moments that achievements acquire…
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi were on target as Switzerland defeated Canada 2–1 on Wednesday to finish top of World Cup Group B, while the co-hosts secured a historic place in the knockout stage. The decisive clash in Vancouver saw both sides enter knowing victory would secure first place in the group and a more…
By Ayomide Otitoju Europe’s ongoing heatwave is posing significant health risks, prompting calls from the World Health Organization (WHO) for stronger climate-resilient healthcare systems. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Wednesday that rising temperatures across the continent are already disrupting daily life, including the closure of schools and widespread power outages in…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, to July 1, 2026, in an alleged corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Hauwa’u Buhari fixed the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, coinciding with her 36th birthday, revealing that the couple recently welcomed a baby boy. Accompanying the announcement were photographs taken shortly after the birth, showing Dima-Okojie…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the passage of the constitutional amendment bill establishing State Police by the Senate. The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the bill during the Committee of the Whole, a development widely regarded as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s security framework. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed reports alleging that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as unfounded, misleading, and contrary to commercial realities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said it was compelled to respond despite…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic diversification drive by strengthening the capacity of businesses and professionals to participate effectively in international trade. The bank recently hosted the 19th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP) at Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry professionals, regulators…
