By Ayomide Otitoju Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance,” was held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Families with a renewed call for stronger support systems to improve child well-being and reduce inequalities affecting families across the country. The company, a major player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, said this year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” underscores the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has joined the global community in commemorating the 2026 International Day of Families, reaffirming its commitment to promoting stronger families as a foundation for national development. In a statement marking the celebration themed, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” the leading Nigerian food and beverage company highlighted the challenges faced…
By Ayomide Otitoju Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday submitted their presidential nomination forms under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The two leading aspirants submitted their forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja as preparations intensify for the ADC presidential primary. In a post…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday warned members of the All Progressives Congress against engaging in infighting and “do-or-die” politics as the party begins its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed by the president, Tinubu urged aspirants, delegates and party leaders to conduct themselves peacefully and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after defeating Andrey Rublev in straight sets and setting a new record for consecutive wins in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. The world number one secured a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Rublev in Rome, extending his winning streak in Masters 1000…
Wes Streeting resigned as Britain’s health secretary on Thursday, deepening the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing unrest within the ruling Labour Party. Streeting, regarded as a leading figure on the party’s right, stopped short of formally declaring a leadership bid but called for the “best possible field of candidates” to contest…
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a “good” meeting on Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, the White House has said. According to the statement, both leaders emphasised the need to ensure the free flow of global energy supplies through the strategic waterway, which carries a significant share of global…
At least 89 people have been killed in India’s Uttar Pradesh state after powerful storms, including gales, lightning, heavy rain and hail, swept across the region, a government aid official said on Thursday. The Relief Commissioner’s office said the extreme weather on May 13 also left 53 people injured, destroyed 114 livestock, and damaged 87…
