Femi Otedola Regains Majority Shareholder Position at First Bank
FBN Holdings chairman Femi Otedola has increased his stake in First Bank to 9.41%, becoming the largest shareholder once again.
FBN Holdings chairman Femi Otedola has increased his stake in First Bank to 9.41%, becoming the largest shareholder once again.
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as Kano Emir.
Lagos State is facing a cholera outbreak with 401 suspected cases and 21 fatalities, prompting government intervention.
NNPC and TotalEnergies are set to build a $550 million gas processing facility in Rivers State to boost supply.
Oyo Governor Makinde has confirmed Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the new Olubadan of Ibadan.
Aiteo has shut down OML 29 operations after an oil spill, impacting Nigeria’s crude oil output and economy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to collaborate with all political parties to achieve a unified and prosperous South Africa.
“There’s no way you can take governance to the grassroots without having valid elected local government officials,” says Liborous Oshoma.
Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s President, despite ANC’s failure to secure a majority.
The police have intervened in Rivers State, taking control of local government secretariats following clashes that resulted in two deaths.
The NUPRC has added 17 deep offshore blocks to the 2024 oil licensing round, bringing the total to 29 blocks
“If it’ll cost us our lives to stand on the part of truth, we’ll do that,” said Rivers Governor Fubara.
Biden has announced protection for undocumented spouses of US citizens, offering work permits and path to residency amid immigration reforms.
President Tinubu has described rail track vandalisation and stealing of electric cables as pure acts of sabotage.
Lagos police, with naval support, have successfully rescued three kidnapped Fouani brothers and their boat crew.
A showdown looms in Rivers State after an armed group vowed to eject council chairmen who insist on tenure elongation.
Nigerian military airstrikes killed more than 80 terrorists hibernating at a hideout in Katsina State.
Salihu Lukman says APC’s performance on key campaign promises like security, economic stability and anti-corruption, has been poor.
Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s war cabinet, citing its redundancy following key departures.
Pope Francis warned G7 leaders against letting AI overpower humanity, emphasising the importance of preserving human life and dignity.
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