On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following the adoption of the Army Committee’s screening report. The report was presented at plenary by the Chairman of the Committee on Army, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC-Katsina), who commended Oluyede’s impressive credentials, achievements, and understanding of … Read more
By Calixthus Okoruwa Not many people may have heard of Miriam Olusanya. But Ms. Olusanya is currently Managing Director of GT Bank, a company with a market capitalization in excess of a trillion Naira and well over three thousand permanent employees. GT Bank generated a profit slightly in excess of a trillion Naira in the … Read more
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has said he believes he doesn’t get enough credit for his team’s winning run from the local media, begging that he wants to “work in peace.” Mourinho’s side is second in the Turkish Super Lig and have won five consecutive games, including Monday’s 3-1 home triumph over Gaziantep. Fenerbahce are second … Read more
Briton Matthew Smith, the partner of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, leaves court in Central Islip, New York on December 3, 2024. Photo: Bryan R. SMITH / AFPSource: AFP The partner of the ex-CEO of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing line pleaded not guilty Tuesday in US federal court to charges of sex … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said the 36 state governors are committed to achieving a completely autonomous local government to ensure development in the grassroots. The Chairman of NGF and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said the ruling of the Supreme Court was in order, noting that it would help ensure economic viability of … Read more
This is not the kind of material I want to be writing at this time but necessity has placed it upon me to do so, in case somebody finds it useful and may want to act for the good of society. Writing technology can sometimes place the writer at that hyper level of fantasy where … Read more
Stakeholders have been raising concerns over Nigeria’s escalating plastic pollution crisis, describing recycling as an inadequate solution to the country’s environmental challenges. The call was made during a two-day media workshop in Lagos on the United Nations Plastic Treaty process, organised by the Pan-African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) with support from the Global Greengrants … Read more
Victor Osimhen is currently Nigeria’s biggest footballer, plying his trade in the European football leaguesThe Galatasaray loan star wears an iconic mask that has become his brand since his eye injury in 2021A fan lookalike dressed to resemble the Super Eagles forward has been spotted in Enugu City in Nigeria Galatasaray Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s … Read more
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has reiterated his stance that his team is not currently in contention for the Premier League title, despite their position in the league table. As they prepare for their upcoming match against Southampton on Wednesday, Chelsea find themselves tied for second place with Arsenal. However, both teams trail the leaders, Liverpool, … Read more
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has lifted restrictions on Licensed Pension Fund Administrators (LPFAs) investing in commercial papers where capital market operators act as Issuing and Paying Agents (IPAs). This decision was announced through a circular issued by the commission on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the circular, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has … Read more