Adesina bows out as AfDB welcomes President Tah
A defining era at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) came to a close yesterday as Dr Akinwumi Adesina stepped down after a decade of transformative leadership. He therefore, handed the baton to Mauritanian economist Dr Sidi Ould Tah, who…
Insecurity: Northern elders demand state of emergency in North
The forum lamented that the state security architecture remains inadequate, overstretched, and in some cases complicit through inaction and silence, leaving citizens vulnerable and eroding public trust in government institutions. In a communiqué signed by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika…
Access Holdings Recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for Championing Youth-Led Sustainability
Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum,…
President Tinubu Recalls NTA Director-General, Director Of News, Reverses Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, and the Executive Director of News, Mr Ayo Adewuyi, effectively reversing recent management changes in the agency. “President Bola…
I built my wealth from scratch, rejected inheritance – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that his multi-billion-dollar empire was self-made and not a product of inherited fortune. In a recent interview, the business magnate noted that although both sides of his family were affluent, he chose…
Lagos state to cut Blue Line fares by 50% as ridership tops 5 million in two years
The Lagos State Government has announced that fares on the Blue Line will be reduced by 50% on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his official X account on Wednesday, noting that the rail line…
Global Leaders Gather in Beijing for Military Parade
For the last three days, Xi Jinping has played host in one of China’s busiest port cities, welcoming leaders from across Asia and the Middle East for a carefully choreographed summit designed to showcase his vision of a new world…
Nestlé’s CEO Laurent Freixe Leaves Company After Internal Probe
Nestlé, the Swiss multinational behind Nespresso and KitKat, has sacked its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect after an internal probe found he had engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The company announced the decision…
Monday Ubani: Jonathan clearly eligible to run in 2027 under the 1999 Constitution
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains legally qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election under the provisions of the 1999 constitution. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Ubani…
Ghanaian chief justice sacked over allegations of misuse of public funds
Ghana’s President John Mahama has fired the country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had been on suspension since April after complaints were lodged against her in petitions by three individuals. A president-appointed commission…