By Esther Ososanya Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, the company he founded and built into one of the continent’s largest cement producers. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the company’s Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a massive violation of the Temporary Admission Permit (TAP) scheme, with 223 companies defaulting in ways that could cost the nation over ₦379.6 billion in unpaid customs duties. In a statement issued Friday, July 25, the Service granted a 21-day grace period, beginning Monday, July …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power supply, the federal government has added 50.4 megawatts (MW) to the national grid with the commissioning of a high-capacity mobile substation in Eleyele, Oyo State. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who led the commissioning on Thursday, said the substation was delivered through a partnership …
By Esther ososanya Residents under the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) should brace for 25 days of planned power outages as the company begins major maintenance works in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In an official notice posted Friday via its X account, EKEDC said the blackout will run daily from July 28 to August …
By Esther Ososanya Police in Kogi State say the man accused of murdering photojournalist Ayo Ayobami Aiyepeku has died by suicide just hours after authorities launched a manhunt for him. Officers identified the suspect, Jacob Adebayo Pelumi, in a hotel room in Lokoja on Thursday morning. He had reportedly checked in the night before. Kogi …
By Esther Ososanya In what may become a landmark moment for global football officiating, FIFA has named 54 match officials, including 18 referees and 36 assistant referees from 22 countries, for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. But beyond the selection headlines, the true game changer lies in what these officials will be …
By Esther Ososanya Wrestling icon, actor, and global pop culture phenomenon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. TMZ Sports first reported the death of the former WWE Champion, revealing that Hogan died early Thursday morning at his Clearwater, Florida, home. Emergency vehicles, including police and EMTs, were reportedly seen stationed outside …
By Esther Ososanya In a case that has stunned fans and reignited global conversations around celebrity impunity and gender-based violence, popular Chinese singer and actor Zhang Yiyang has been executed by firing squad for the brutal murder of his 16-year-old girlfriend, becoming the first celebrity in China’s history to face such a sentence. The Intermediate …
By Esther Ososanya The number of Americans applying for new unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, providing fresh evidence that the U.S. labour market remains resilient, even as job growth cools and businesses grow more hesitant about hiring. Initial jobless claims dropped by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 217,000 for the week ending July 19, …
By Esther Ososanya The amendment bill for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Establishment Act has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, sparking optimism among key stakeholders. The bill, originally sponsored by former Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, seeks to reposition NiMet for more effective service …
