Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he won’t be swayed by emerging coalitions seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Makinde made this declaration at the Southwest PDP caucus meeting in Ibadan, emphasizing the party’s unity […]
The Nigerian stock market ended the week on a strong bullish note, adding N1.077 trillion to investors’ wealth amid a surge in demand for key banking stocks. According to figures from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the market capitalisation rose by 1.37 per cent to N79.803 trillion on Friday, up from N78.726 trillion […]
Liverpool Football Club has officially retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota, following his tragic death alongside his brother, André. The decision, announced on Friday, marks the first time in the club’s storied history that a squad number has been permanently retired. The club confirmed that the tribute […]
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has appointed Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani as the new Chief of Staff in charge of Government House, Kano. Dr. Sani, a medical doctor and policy expert, brings over four decades of distinguished public service to the new role. His appointment is a testament to his commitment to public service […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge a judgment by the Federal High Court which fined her N5 million for contempt over a Facebook post deemed satirical. The notice of appeal, dated 9 July 2025, was filed by her lead counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) […]
Canada’s unemployment rate declined slightly to 6.9 percent in June, as the economy posted its first net job gain since January, according to the latest figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. The improvement was fueled largely by part-time employment and significant hiring in critical sectors such as wholesale and retail, manufacturing, and health […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that the federal government is considering selling off the country’s state-owned refineries following mounting technical, structural, and financial challenges in their rehabilitation process. Speaking during the OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna, Austria, Ojulari stated […]
