Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has broadened his investment footprint in East Africa through two high-profile acquisitions: Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, Kenya’s oldest and most prominent tour operator, and Java House, the region’s largest coffeehouse and casual dining chain. The acquisitions, valued at over $31 million combined, were made through Alterra Capital Partners, […]
Amid rising global crude oil prices and fluctuating energy markets, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has assured Nigerians of stable and affordable fuel prices, thanks to ongoing strategic partnerships with the federal government and a robust domestic supply plan. The announcement came on Monday through Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer […]
The 2024/25 Serie A title will be decided in dramatic fashion on Friday, May 23, as Napoli and Inter Milan, separated by just one point, head into the final round of matches in what has become one of the most intense finishes to a Serie A season in recent history. Napoli currently sit […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly dismissed speculations surrounding a possible bid for the presidency in 2027, stating unequivocally that he has no intention of contesting against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike emphasized his loyalty to the president, declaring that his appointment as FCT Minister […]
In a significant diplomatic development, Britain, Canada, and France have jointly issued a warning to Israel over what they termed “egregious” actions in the Gaza Strip. The coordinated statement marks a rare show of disapproval from three of Israel’s long-standing Western allies, amid intensifying international concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The […]
Former Kaduna State governor and prominent Social Democratic Party (SDP) figure, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has called on lawyers across Nigeria to rise to the challenge of defending the constitution and restoring waning public trust in the judiciary. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, […]
The U.S. government has reached a $4.98 million settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot during the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. The decision marks a controversial conclusion to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Babbitt’s estate, which had originally sought $30 million in damages. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran […]
King Charles III has privately reached out to former U.S. President Joe Biden after Biden’s recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The monarch, who himself has been undergoing treatment for cancer since early 2024, expressed his heartfelt support and solidarity during this difficult time. Biden, aged 82, announced that his prostate cancer […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing economic reform agenda, informing the World Bank that recent policy measures are already yielding tangible results, including increased government revenues and a reduction in public debt. This assurance was delivered by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, during a […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of the April 2025 upkeep allowance to students benefiting from the federal government’s student loan programme. The move is part of ongoing efforts to support students’ living expenses and enhance access to higher education. According to a statement issued by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, […]
