President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack Mele Kyari and other board members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was due to concerns over performance and failure to meet key production targets. According to Presidency officials, the former management was “going in circles” and had become part of the problem rather than the solution…
I began my journey with Mayor Akinpelu in 2001, shortly after he launched Global Excellence Magazine. Working with such a renowned brand, affectionately known as “Lord Mayor,” was an exhilarating experience. What struck me most about Mayor Akinpelu was his unique work ethic. Despite his love for leisure, which might have given the impression of…
Journalists in Africa have long played a crucial role in shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, and promoting individuals who later rise to power and wealth. However, a troubling pattern has emerged—many of these journalists, after dedicating their craft to highlighting and amplifying the voices of billionaires, are often left behind, struggling to make ends meet…
President Bola Tinubu has removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, and making NNPC more commercially viable. To achieve this, Tinubu has…
A disturbing incident occurred at a mortuary in Abia State, Nigeria, when three mortuary attendants were almost lynched by an angry mob after a dead man’s testicle was discovered missing. The mortuary, located along the Aba-Ikot Ekpene highway, was subsequently set ablaze by irate youths. According to eyewitnesses, the family of the deceased had gone…
Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has revealed that couples who engage in regular sex tend to live longer than those with less frequent sexual activity. He said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Adewumi, sexual activity has a range of health benefits,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London.Admission to the Freedom of the City of London is an honour bestowed on individuals either for their service to the city or for their achievements.In a press…
A senior member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has refuted claims that the former Pastor-in-Charge, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before establishing his own ministry. Ayodele explained that she had anticipated Iluyomade’s reinstatement to either the City of David or another parish after completing his…
UR By Henry Umoru, Evelyn Usman, Ozioruva Aliu, Bashir Bello & Ibrahim Hassan Communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in Uromi, Edo State, have been deserted by residents for fear of reprisals and arrests by security agents, following the lynching of 16 travellers by a mob in the area last…
… ……To Expand Operations to Saudi Arabia, France in 2025. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has outlined its roadmap for the 2025 financial year, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength as well as its global reach. On the back of its full-year financial performance for…
