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…Says, “Trump’s Aggressive Policies Could Have Global Repercussions” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to avoid direct confrontation with newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. Akinyemi criticized Trump’s inaugural speech, describing it as uninspiring and aggressive, with threats of hostile …

…Says, “Unlawful, Unfair, and Unreasonable” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The increase affects: Call Rates: From ₦11 to ₦16.5 per minute. …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’), the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award for 2024, recognising its significant impact on the global banking landscape. Also, AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – An Abeokuta High Court has declared the Olu of Orile-Ilawo stool vacant, nullifying the selection process of Chief Alexander Macgregor. The ruling was delivered by Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In her ruling, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi instructed Chief Alexander Macgregor to immediately …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to receive a shipment of up to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States to sustain its operations. This development comes as the refinery faces challenges in securing adequate crude supply locally. Despite the refinery’s …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State have rallied behind Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan (JKA) for the party’s governorship ticket in 2027. The former House of Representatives member is celebrated for his transformational leadership and “Midas touch,” which stakeholders believe could propel …

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has shared why he initially rejected pleas from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Bishop Matthew Kukah over the defamation case involving human rights activist, Mr. Dele Farotimi. After appeals from the Ooni of Ife, Oba …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JANUARY 26, 2028 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament. The highly-anticipated Polo Series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from 4th to 23rd February, 2025. A staple …

… Addresses Marginalization in Yewaland, A Call For Unity Across Ogun State BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, recently hosted representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria …

  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Government has said that the 2025 budget of N1.05trn is aimed at executing projects that would set the State in the path of development and prosperity. The Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo stated this during the highlights …