Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has joked about viral social media posts by new Nigerian shareholders demanding a “board meeting” and confirmed plans to list the group’s fertiliser business in 2028. Dangote made the remarks during an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum on Sunday while discussing the group’s ownership … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) will on Thursday re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group over their alleged involvement in the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects are also facing allegations linked to the subsequent killing of two of the abducted … Read more
The National Assembly has transmitted the 2026 Constitution alteration bill to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration, moving the proposed amendments to the next stage of the constitutional review process. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 on … Read more
Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel has retired from international football after an 18-year career with Belgium, ending his time as the country’s second-most capped player. The 37-year-old made his 140th and final appearance for Belgium in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to eventual champions Spain in July. “It’s time to make way for the youngsters … Read more
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In a statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social … Read more
Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bassey S. Ewah, has assumed duty as the new AIG in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, covering Osun and Oyo States. AIG Ewah officially took over on September 14, 2026, following his posting to the zone. Ewah Brings Extensive Police Experience Born on July 28, 1968, and an indigene of … Read more
The Presidency has described the death of Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Presidential Villa, as a major loss to President Bola Tinubu and the State House media department. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said this on Monday during a condolence visit to … Read more
US President Donald Trump has dismissed growing calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, describing the concerns as a “sick conspiracy” and insisting that the United States must maintain its lead over China in AI development. Trump made the remarks on Monday while attacking Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who recently called for a slowdown in … Read more
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦5 million to beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agricultural Support Programme in Anambra State to help strengthen their businesses. The First Lady presented the financial support through the wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, who handed the money to the beneficiaries at the Light House … Read more
A British man in his 60s has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his wife over a period spanning more than two decades, in the latest UK case involving drug-facilitated sexual abuse. The man, who cannot be named to protect his wife’s identity, entered the guilty plea on Monday at a court in northwest England. … Read more