No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. The development was disclosed by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Mr Lateef Owoyemi, during the commencement of a nomination meeting held at the Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. …
Eterna Plc said it has received the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval to proceed with its ₦21.52 billion Rights Issue of 978,108,485 ordinary shares of ₦0.50 each at ₦22.00 per share. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Company Secretary, David Edet, and sent to shareholders and the Nigerian …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria may head into the 2027 general election under a climate of repression, insisting that continued crackdowns on dissent pose a serious threat to the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the alarm while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian, …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has facilitated the airlifting of 189 passengers who were stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for nearly 48 hours. The passengers who had boarded a Saudi Airlines en route to Kano were stranded in Abuja due to bad weather. The crisis began on Saturday, January 10, …
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed concern over moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the action as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP warned that removing the governor could destabilise the state and undermine progress recorded in addressing …
People across the world have taken to the streets to show support for protesters in Iran, where demonstrations erupted in late December after the collapse of the rial currency. From Berlin and Istanbul to Washington, thousands marched over the weekend in solidarity with Iranians demanding change. In Paris, protesters waved flags of Iran’s former monarchy …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced a ₦24.3 billion second liquidation dividend for depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank with balances above the insured limit of ₦5 million. NDIC made the declaration in a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Communication and Public Affairs Department, Hawwau Gambo. “It is in continuation …
Nestle has clarified that its infant formula produced and distributed in Nigeria is not part of the batches recalled in some countries. Pinnacle Daily reports that the Swiss multinational food and beverage company recently recalled some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, in countries mainly in Europe, some parts …
His Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) in December 2025 to facilitate the return of more than $9.5 million (N13.6 billion ) to the Government of Nigeria, providing additional resources for a critical infrastructure project. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, located in the English Channel, …
Jose Mourinho, the renowned football manager, has been vocal about his admiration for the way the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) uses the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, contrasting it with the often contentious application of VAR in European football. His comments, which have sparked discussions across the football world, highlight not only the differences …
