According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hazmat, such a request has become imperative owing to the strategic position of the state, especially as the former federal capital of the nation and the burdens it bears. The Governor who made this request on Saturday while speaking at the South-West…
Alumni, students, and concerned citizens of Borno State have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University in honour of the late former President. During an expanded FEC session on July 17, 2025, President Tinubu announced the renaming as a tribute. However, critics argue the institution’s name represents…
Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and winds of over 167 kph (103 mph) to Hong Kong on Sunday, disrupting over 400 flights, halting public transport, toppling trees, and damaging infrastructure. The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the storm warning from signal 10 to 8 around 4 p.m. after nearly seven hours, during which more than 110…
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the hijacking of the party by antidemocratic forces. In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision…
A massive fire has ravaged a commercial building in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut, claiming the lives of dozens of people, local authorities reported on Thursday. According to Wasit regional governor Mohammed Jameel Al-Mayahi, around 50 men, women, and children were killed in the overnight blaze. Local media identified the site as the Kut…
Former interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who played under Sinclair at Sharks FC and regarded him as a mentor and father figure. In an emotional tribute shared on Facebook, Peterside wrote:…
The Federal Government has expressed optimism that improved management of the national power grid by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) could boost electricity supply to 8,000 megawatts within the next 12 to 18 months. Speaking at a leadership retreat to onboard NISO’s top management in Abuja yesterday, the Director General of the Bureau of Public…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has made history as the first publicly listed financial institution in Nigeria to surpass the ₦100 per share milestone on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). On Wednesday, GTCO’s stock closed at ₦101.00 per share, marking a 7.62% increase from its opening price of ₦93.85. This surge reflects growing investor confidence,…
A massive off-market block trade involving 10.47 billion units of First Holdco Plc shares, valued at N324.47 billion, was executed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday. The landmark transaction is tied to billionaire investor Mr. Femi Otedola, who increased his stake in the company from 15% to approximately 40%, effectively gaining control of Nigeria’s…
Grammy-nominated artist Davido has earned a Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his fourth studio album, “Timeless.” Since its release on March 31, 2023, the 17-track project has shattered multiple streaming records across platforms such as Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube. Blending a variety of genres including Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, konto, highlife, and…
