Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile move to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid from Italian side Atalanta, opening a new chapter in his career as he prepares for his first taste of La Liga. The 28-year-old winger signed his contract on Monday in the company of his representatives from ROOF Agency, who brokered the […]
NNPC: We Shut Refineries Over ‘Monumental Losses,’ Says Ojulari at Energy Summit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has disclosed that the country’s state-owned refineries were shut down after internal reviews showed they were operating at “monumental losses” and destroying value for Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Ojulari, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a Fireside Chat […]
Relying on Oil Is a Road Backwards for Nigeria, Adedeji Warns
Nigeria’s continued dependence on natural resources, especially crude oil, is holding the country back from achieving sustainable growth, according to economist and policy expert Adedeji, who says the global economy now rewards ideas and innovation more than raw materials. Speaking during a foreign policy briefing on African currency exchange services and development, Adedeji warned that […]
Lagos Country Club Unveils Bold 2026 Roadmap at Glamorous New Year Party
The Lagos Country Club (LCC) has kicked off the New Year in grand style, hosting a glittering New Year Party that combined elegance, tradition and a forward-looking vision for 2026. The event, which drew top figures from Nigeria’s social, business and professional circles, also served as the platform for unveiling the Club’s ambitious 2026 Developmental […]
ICDP Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Bend Awujale Succession Law
~Press Statement by the Ijebu Ode Coalition for Due Process (ICDP) The battle for the Awujale stool has taken a dramatic turn, with the Ijebu Ode Coalition for Due Process (ICDP) accusing some interests of “twisting clear laws to suit hidden agendas.” In a hard-hitting statement, the group declared that the rulebook is already written […]
Obi Don Vex: “Kanu Conviction Fit Scatter Country More”
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, don raise serious concern over di conviction of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, warn say di matter fit increase tension for di country wey already dey suffer economic wahala and insecurity. For di statement wey him drop on Saturday, Obi describe di conviction as “unfortunate”, talk say e show […]
Three Killed as LPG Tanker Explodes in Ibadan
Three people were killed on Friday when a tanker carrying 15 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exploded at Idi-Iroko, Amuloko area of Ibadan. According to officials, the incident occurred while the tanker was off-loading its contents into a gas skid tank. Confirming the tragedy in a statement on Saturday, the Chairman of the Oyo […]
Katsina Don Unveil Hybrid Buses ~Gov Radda Say Na New Level for Clean, Smart Transport
According to tori, di buses go use both electric motor and small fuel engine, wey mean say e go chop less petrol and reduce carbon smoke for air. For di unveiling ceremony, Wei Yanbin, wey be Project Manager for Zhong Tong Bus, yarn say di first phase go bring in about 30 city buses. “Di […]
Head of Service, FCT, Grace Adayilo, Reported Dead
She died suddenly after slumping in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Details surrounding her death are still emerging, and neither her family nor the FCT Administration has issued an official statement. Adayilo made history when President Bola Tinubu approved her appointment as FCT Head of Service last October, becoming the first woman […]
Shuaib Giwa emerges the winner of 5th PSA final in Squash Tourney at Lagos Country Club
The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club over the weekend, held its 19th Annual Merchant Express Global Cargo Closed, Open Invitational and 5th PSA Squash Tournament where winners emerged in various categories. The tournament, spreading accross a period of two weeks, saw players from over thirteen Squash playing Clubs accross the country competing in different categories; […]
