Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has expressed regret over not purchasing Arsenal Football Club when its value was significantly lower. Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua in New York, Dangote revealed that he once had ambitions to acquire the North London club, but…
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The National Leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Professor Banji Akintoye, has intensified his call for the separation of the Yoruba Nation from Nigeria, lamenting the death of over 29,000 Yoruba people in the hands of suspected Fulani herdsmen and bandits. In a statement marking the anniversary of Yoruba Unity…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of significant economic policies aimed at alleviating the challenges faced by small businesses and vulnerable populations, including the suspension of certain taxes. The move, which was announced yesterday, is expected to provide much-needed relief and spur economic growth. Among the taxes…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant rise in the average retail prices of petrol and diesel in Nigeria, highlighting growing concerns over fuel costs. According to the latest NBS report, the average price of a litre of petrol surged from N626.70 in August 2023 to N830.46…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commenced a seven-day spiritual seclusion as part of the annual Olojo Festival, where he will pray for Nigeria and the world. Speaking before entering the seclusion, the revered monarch called on Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it…
Yiaga Africa, an accredited observer group, has declared that the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday failed to meet the integrity standards due to widespread result manipulation. In a post-election statement co-signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, and Samson Itodo, Executive Director of…
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to address the growing cybersecurity threats in Nigeria. Speaking at a three-day retreat for the Senate Committee on National Security and the House Committee on Digital Communication, organized by the…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday met with protesters at the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, addressing concerns over the development of the Ibadan Circular Road. The governor reassured the demonstrators that his administration is committed to the well-being of the people and promised that no further demolitions would take…
Ondo Amotekun Corps arrests 27 suspects for kidnapping, killing, other crimes The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested 27 suspects connected to various criminal activities across the state. These suspects were apprehended for crimes including kidnapping, stealing, killing, burglary, and anti-grazing violations. Parading…
In a chilling confession, a 23-year-old philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayomide Adeleye, has revealed how he murdered an 18-year-old church member, Christiana Idowu, due to financial struggles. Adeleye, who is now in custody at the Lagos State Police Command Tactical Unit in Ikeja, admitted to luring the victim…