By Bamidele Atoyebi I’ve always been curious about the strange way power changes people, or perhaps how proximity to it exposes who they truly are. Once someone becomes a special assistant, adviser, or even just a gatekeeper to a powerful figure, something shifts. They suddenly carry themselves like mini-gods, guarding the gates of influence as […]
Community leaders in Igbogila, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused state lawmaker Adegoke Adeyanju, popularly known as Awoso, of meddling in the process to select a new Olu of Igbogila, an allegation the legislator has firmly denied. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria […]
Oando Plc has stopped bringing petrol into Nigeria, citing a rapidly changing domestic supply picture since the Dangote Petroleum Refinery began regular deliveries to marketers, a shift that has squeezed trading margins and cut the company’s topline. In its nine-month 2025 update, Oando reported that group revenue fell 20 per cent year-on-year to ₦2.5 […]
The Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025 has called on Nigerian oil producers to shift focus from crude oil exports to domestic refining and value creation, stressing that the future of the global oil market lies in innovation and self-sufficiency. Speaking during a high-level energy forum, the OPEC Governor emphasised that […]
In a groundbreaking move, Namibia has become the first country in Africa to have women occupying the top three government positions, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s journey towards gender equality. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President Lucia Witbooi, and Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila are leading the charge, making history as […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his belief in freedom of religion, stressing that faith should be a source of unity rather than division among Nigerians. Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, during a national interfaith gathering on Thursday, President Tinubu said his personal life reflects Nigeria’s diversity, as he is a Muslim married to […]
A major national political summit aimed at advancing electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections is set to hold in Abuja next week, with former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo among the prominent figures expected to attend. The high-profile gathering, coming amid growing discussions on electoral integrity and […]
The Chief Imam of Sokupkpan community in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abdulahi Audu, was reportedly lynched by angry residents who accused him of being responsible for the death of a fellow resident, Ibrahim Gana. According to sources, the fatal incident on Wednesday was the climax of rising tension in the […]
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of ₦8.4 billion to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to offset long-standing contract debts incurred between 2010 and 2023. The gesture, aimed at restoring contractors’ confidence and revitalising grassroots projects, is also expected to stimulate economic activity in oil-producing communities across the […]
Uganda head coach, Paul Put, says the Cranes are ready to defy expectations and compete strongly against continental heavyweights, Nigeria and Tunisia when the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins in Morocco this December. Drawn in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania, Uganda face a tough route to the knockout stage, but Put […]
