LAGOS State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday received the English Premier League trophy, reaffirming his commitment to promoting sports for engagement and social inclusion. The trophy was officially presented by Guinness Nigeria PLC Managing Director, Mr Girish Sharma, during a ceremony at the Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu said the …

THE Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) on Monday applauded Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, for revolutionising the solid minerals sector in the country. Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, the Chairman of TMV, said in a statement that the minister had succeeded in breathing life into an all-important sector that …

CONTROVERSIAL Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was deported from South Africa on Sunday, just days after prosecutors announced plans to appeal his recent acquittal on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking. The decision to remove him from the country comes after public outcry over the case’s handling and a judge’s ruling …

  THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strengthened its collaboration with the British High Commission in the fight against organised immigration fraud through a specialised training on document forgery. The training, organised by the Home Office International Operations of the British Deputy High Commission, held on Thursday, 15 …

ACCESS Bank Plc has secured a $100 million loan facility with a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) led by the German DFI DEG – Deutsche Investitions – to support privately-owned MSMEs, small corporates, and family-owned businesses across Nigeria. Access Bank said the facility was secured to promote female entrepreneurship …

GUNMEN suspected to be security operatives have reportedly abducted Chris Anaelechi Obasi, the managing director of Zeta-Web Nigeria, from his Lagos residence. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 8 pm. on Graceland estate in Ajah. Ada Francis, Obasi’s younger sibling, said on Friday that the gunmen lured the MD through …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve towards countering the insurgency in parts of the country. Tinubu stressed that he will not condone any form of evil against Nigerians. The president stated this when he received a delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria led by its General …

THE Senate has approved the Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill, 2025. The bill mandates all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to exclusively procure vehicles manufactured within Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Patrick Ndubueze (Imo North), aims to boost local automotive production, create jobs, and reduce dependency on imported vehicles. …

The House of Representatives is considering a bill that seeks to penalise eligible citizens who fail to vote during elections. The penalty being proposed is six-month imprisonment or a fine of N100,000. The sponsors of the bill are seeking to strengthen civic responsibility and boost voter turnout during elections. Presenting …

THE naira ended the trading week on a positive note, recording a bullish close at the foreign exchange market on Friday, May 16, 2025. The naira appreciated to N1,598.72 against the United States dollar, reflecting a modest gain that suggests continued efforts to stabilise the local currency. According to figures …