Cocoa bean beats Bitcoin, emerges best-performing commodity of 2024
Cocoa has been named the best-performing commodity of the year, outperforming Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg. The crypto coin was arguably the most watched asset this year, as it smashed the…
Why we sanctioned Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airways, Air Peace, Arik Air, Aero Contractor – NCAA
By Onuora Aninwobodo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that the sanctions initiated against five airlines recently were for consumer protection-related infractions, and not for safety concerns. Recall…
Tahir Ibrahim Tahir: The mirage of a French military base in Nigeria
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir 2027 has come so early with a groundswell of gimmicks and political manoeuvres that are being used to overheat the polity, and shape political opinion in…
Tunde Akanni: Oyeweso-led Council and the renaissance at OAU Ife
By Tunde Akanni PhDSo soon after being inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, duty beckoned for Professor Siyan Abdul Ghafar Oyeweso at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State.…
D8 summit holds in Egypt, reaffirms commitment to cooperation, progress
The 11th #D8Summit has held at the New Capital in Cairo, hosted by and under the Chairmanship of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Heads of D-8 Member States, along with…
NCC approves disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications from MTN due to unpaid interconnect charges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) due to unpaid interconnect charges. In a…
Adeleke approves Ijesa kingmakers’ choice of Adesuyi Haastrup as new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the selection of former Osun Deputy Governor, Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland with immediate effect. The approval followed the adoption of…
Christmas eve tragedy: Pastor dies after ‘demon possessed’ man kicked him during exorcism session
Police in Serere District are investigating the death of Pastor John Michael Ekamu, 52, who allegedly suffered injuries during a prayer session at Agule Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Church…
Osun governor pardons poultry armed robbery convicts as state judiciary defends conviction
Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke has pardoned two convicts in the infamous poultry robbery case, Segun Olowookere and Sunday Morakinyo. Olowookere and Morakinyo was convicted and sentenced to death by…
Edo governor earmarks N70b for Agric sector in 2025 budget
In line with his administration’s commitment to address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed…
