Mr Wael Sawan, Chief Executive of Shell Plc, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive and restoring investor confidence. At a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Mr Sawan said Shell is deepening and expanding its investments in Nigeria, and the company is ready, alongside its partners, to invest an additional $20 billion, primarily because of the robust and bold leadership of the President. He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Highlighting Shell’s recent investments, such as…
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Cameroon President, Paul Biya, has signed a presidential decree authorising the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to operate legally in the country. According to the decree, the approval grants RCCG official recognition and mandates that the decision be registered, published, and inserted in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cameroon, in line with national regulations governing religious bodies. The development is significant, as only a small number of churches have successfully obtained presidential authorisation through the Ministry of Territorial Administration, highlighting the rigorous and complex process required for religious organisations to function lawfully in the country. The approval…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, 26 January 2026, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between the two countries and exploring further areas of cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021. During President Tinubu’s visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment. The agenda will include meetings between high-ranking officials of both nations…
Saheed Osupa Partners Harmony Garden Ltd, Offers Mouthwatering Deals and Urges Fans to Invest in Real Estate Renowned Fuji music icon, King Dr. Saheed Osupa, has entered into a strategic partnership with Harmony Garden Ltd, a fast-growing real estate development company, as part of efforts to promote wealth creation through property investment. The celebrated musician announced the collaboration during a public engagement with fans and stakeholders, where he emphasized the importance of owning assets that appreciate over time. According to him, real estate remains one of the most reliable and secure investment options, particularly for individuals seeking long-term financial stability.…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has officially returned to Nigeria. Her arrival on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja follows her release from a United Kingdom prison where she served time for an organ-harvesting conspiracy. Family members and close associates had gathered at the airport to receive her, marking the end of a legal ordeal that began with her arrest in mid-2022. While her return has sparked celebrations in her hometown of Mpu, Enugu State, the homecoming is tempered by the fact that her husband remains behind bars in…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola On a bright convocation day at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Florence Bodunrin Hungbo popularly known as Bodex Hungbo stood tall among thousands of graduands, not merely to receive a certificate, but to crown a journey defined by intentional reinvention, passion, and resilience. For the media entrepreneur and founder of Bodex Group International, graduating at the 56th Convocation of UNILAG is more than an academic milestone; it is a deeply personal statement of growth. “It means a whole lot to me,” she said, reflecting on the moment. “My first degree was in Industrial Chemistry. Having a…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated 402 newly promoted officers in a colourful ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Abuja. The event, which brought together senior officers, personnel, and invited guests, was described as a milestone in the careers of the promoted officers and a testament to their dedication to national service. Speaking at the ceremony, the FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, congratulated the beneficiaries on behalf of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi. He stressed that promotion is not a reward for longevity but a…
By Kome Odhomor By any standard of governance, the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko, Lagos, is deeply troubling. What is unfolding in this historic waterfront community is not merely an urban planning exercise; it is a humanitarian crisis created by policy choices that appear to ignore human dignity, due process, and the lived realities of the urban poor. Makoko, a century-old fishing settlement overlooking the Third Mainland Bridge, is home to hundreds of thousands of residents whose lives are intricately tied to the Lagos Lagoon. For generations, fishing has sustained families, funded education, and anchored a resilient community. Yet,…
I, Spencilene Precious Benson, daughter of Mama Opral Benson, OON, issued this statement in response to a false, malicious, and deliberately misleading publication alleging that my mother is missing. I categorically state that this publication is entirely false, unfounded, and fabricated, and appears to have been orchestrated by individuals acting with malicious, callous, and nefarious intent. For the avoidance of doubt, Mama Opral Benson, OON is not missing. We are presently in Monrovia, Liberia, where she is visiting family members and attending to critical personal and domestic matters. She remains in good health and we will be returning to Nigeria…
Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has publicly weighed in on the escalating feud between her brother, Seun Kuti, and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid, following their exchange over the nickname “Big Bird.” In a heated video response circulating on social media, Motunrayo Kuti defended her family’s legacy while taking aim at Wizkid’s remarks. “Wizkid is bigger than Fella Abi. Wizkid, you are also bigger than your father. That your us+less father. That one wey abandon you and your mama wey don die so. That man, Muniru. Muniru Olátúnjí Balogun. You see that Muniru Olátúnjí, You are also…