Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is currently in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, for the South-West Governors Forum meeting holding this afternoon. Governor Sanwo-Olu arrived at 12:50pm. He was received by the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal. Chaired by Governor Sanwo-Olu, the meeting is hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in his Office, at Agodi, Ibadan on Monday, 24 November, 2025. The meeting, convened by the South West Governors’ Forum, aims to tackle pressing issues affecting the region, including agriculture, regional cooperation and integration, food security, economic growth, and security of lives and property. The…
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NNPC Limited has announced its financial performance for the full year ended 2024, reporting a Profit After Tax of ₦5.4 trillion on revenue of ₦45.1 trillion. The results, shared during its earnings call with analysts, underscore a year of strong operational delivery. Building on this performance, the Company unveiled its strategic roadmap to drive sustained growth and support Nigeria’s energy transition through 2030. The plan prioritises increased oil and gas production and outlines a $60 billion investment pipeline across the energy value chain. 2024 Financial Highlights NNPC Limited’s results demonstrate strengthened financial resilience and enhanced operational efficiency: Revenue: ₦45.1 Trillion,…
The British Government has turned down a request by Nigeria to deport former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a prison term in the United Kingdom for organ trafficking, The Guardian UK reports on Monday, 24 November, 2025.. Ekweremadu, 63, was jailed for nine years and eight months in 2023 after a UK court found him, his wife, Beatrice, and a medical doctor, Obinna Obeta, guilty of conspiring to exploit a young Nigerian man for his kidney. The kidney was intended for their daughter, Sonia, in a private London hospital. According to The Guardian, the conviction was the…
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu, on Sunday, 23 November, 2025 gave his backing to the life jailed handed down to IPOB leader, Nnamdi kanu by a Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho over terrorism. Kalu, who put the total number of those killed in the wake of the insecurity in Igboland at 30,000, described most of the reactions to the sentencing of Kanu as emotional. Kalu, who spoke on a national television programme, explained that it was unfortunate that nobody was talking about the number of businesses closed down as a result…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, 24 November, 2025 officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku, who made the announcement on Monday, 24 November, 2025 through his X handle, posted a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.” The Adamawa State born politician move follows his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had been enmeshed in a prolonged internal crisis. Atiku resigned from the PDP two weeks after opposition politicians adopted and unveiled the…
World famous reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff passed away after a battle with pneumonia which followed a seizure. He was 81. In a post to his official social media pages, his wife Latifa Chambers confirmed his death. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love,” she said. Cliff, whose birth name was James Chambers, was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience,…
Turnaround The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa has reiterated his commitment that no legitimate trader loses out as a result of the facelift being planned for the Iddo Train Station by the corporation’s management. Dr Opeifa made this known at a meeting with the leaders of the Iddo Train Terminus Traders, Ijora Olopa/Ajeloro Fish Traders, Ifelodun Traders and Otto Traders, operating in and around the Iddo Train Terminus, at the NRC Conference Room, on Friday, 21 November, 2025. Dr Opeifa said he had invited them to the meeting in order to assure them of the…
Nigeria and Russia on Tuesday are celebrating 65 years of establishment of diplomatic relations. The two countries established diplomatic ties on November 25, 1960. Both countries ministers of foreign affairs in celebrating the important milestone exchange congratulations messages. Russian minister, Sergey Lavrov in his letter stated that: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two States. “We note with satisfaction the high level of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which is based on the principles of mutual respect, trust and the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new Digital Ecosystem for the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), marking a major step toward improving regional data management and collaboration on gender equality. The unveiling took place during a five-day regional capacity-building workshop holding from 24 to 28 November 2025 in Saly, Senegal. The workshop, convened under the supervision of the ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, brought together gender experts, national focal points, technical staff of the ECOWAS Commission, and representatives of partner organisations. The newly launched CCDG Digital Ecosystem comprises five interconnected platforms:…
Today, Nigeria joins the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.” This important theme speaks to the urgent need to address a growing and often invisible threat of online abuse, harassment, extortion and exploitation of women and girls. Digital spaces should foster genuine human connection, facilitate learning, and promote productivity not fear. Yet, too many women and girls face bullying, blackmail, stalking, and gender-based hate online. This is unacceptable. Violence in any form, offline or online, undermines the dignity, safety, and…