By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. The approval was granted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following a verification and reconciliation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ogun Central Senator and ex-Commissioner for Health, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31…
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by a commanding majority, clearing the way for the anticipated return of Jose Mourinho as the club’s head coach. The 79-year-old, who has led the Spanish giants for a combined 23 years across two spells, secured 65 percent of the vote to defeat challenger Enrique Riquelme,…
At least 15 people were killed after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific region. The offshore quake struck south of General Santos City, a major urban centre with a population of about 720,000, prompting authorities to order…
Iran and Israel exchanged direct military strikes on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire halted five weeks of conflict, heightening concerns that the region could slide back into a full-scale war. Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel overnight, prompting retaliatory strikes by Israel on military targets inside the Islamic Republic….
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…
