Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File: Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi • Says the church is not a personal enterprise that can be transferred to family members. The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi,, has said he will not hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, stressing that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to him. Kumuyi made the clarification during a church service while addressing speculations that he could eventually pass the leadership of the ministry to one of his sons which started trending on Wednesday. According to him, some people had…

File photo: Fuel pump  Nigeria’s petrol import bill declined to N87.40 billion in Q1 2026 from N3.54 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025 representing a slump of about 97.5 per cent, or roughly N3.45 trillion less spent on petrol compared with the previous quarter, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. However, on a year-on-year basis, petrol import spending dropped from N2.27 trillion in Q1 2025 to N87.40 billion in Q1 2026 — a drop of about 96.2 per cent, equivalent to roughly N2.18 trillion. The data also showed that petrol’s share of total imports shrank…

Official 2026 anthem ‘Dai Dai’ for World Cup surpasses 100 million YouTube views in just two weeks of release.  Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy have achieved a remarkable milestone as their official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, Dai Dai, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in record time. The music video, released on 23 May 2026, reached the impressive figure on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, generating massive global attention just days before the tournament opens across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At 49, Shakira now stands as the most successful artist in World Cup musical…

L-R: Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; and Representative of the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Chairman of SMEs and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Trade Group, Mr. Jack Daboikiabo; at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing.…

INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will issue official access codes to political parties on June 26, 2026, to enable them access the Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general election. The Commission said the move is expected to improve the candidate nomination process and reduce delays in the submission of names for elective positions. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this during the Commission’s Second Quarterly Consultative Meeting with leaders of the 22 registered political parties held in Abuja. According to him, designated national officers…

Somali football referee Omar Abdelkader Artan has been denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the administration of US President Donald Trump labelled him a national security threat and alleged that he had associations with suspected terrorist organisations. The decision ended Artan’s hopes of becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a men’s FIFA World Cup despite holding a valid US visa and being named ‘Africa’s Referee of the Year in 2025’. Artan has since returned to Somalia, where he received a hero’s welcome after being turned away by US Customs and Border…

Tony Elumelu • Tony Elumelu is the Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings. The Board of Directors of Seplat Energy, today, announced that Tony Elumelu has been elected as the next Chairman of the company. He will succeed the current Chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, effective January 2027, ushering in a new chapter of leadership as the company continues its growth and transformation journey. The board has also appointed Engr. Effiong Okon as Chief Executive Officer commencing 1 August 2026. The board changes were disclosed in a notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and signed by the company…

Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; Chairman, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Sola David Borha; Chief Executive Officer, Standard Bank Group, Sim Tshabalala; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, David Bird; and Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Chuma Nwokocha, during a strategic visit by Standard Bank Group executives to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser complex in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness…

Stanbic IBTC reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers at its annual Blue Kids Day event. Held in partnership with the National Theatre, this year’s ToonTopia-themed edition, spotlighting Nigeria’s second Children’s Animation Festival, delivered a vibrant and immersive experience designed to spark creativity, inspire imagination, and promote learning among young minds. This was not just an event, it was a launchpad for discovery, expression, and boundless potential. Launched in 2022, Stanbic IBTC Blue Kids Day has grown into a dynamic platform dedicated to enriching young minds through impactful and memorable experiences, demonstrating the organization’s…

Mike Bamiloye, Kendrick Brothers Lead Conversations at AICFF 2026. The maiden edition of the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) 2026 has concluded successfully in Abuja, bringing together leading Christian filmmakers, storytellers, media professionals, and church leaders from across Africa and beyond for four days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Held from June 3 to June 6 at Silverbird Cinemas in Abuja’s Central Business District, the festival was themed “God’s Creative Army” and focused on equipping Christian creatives to influence culture through excellence-driven storytelling. The event attracted prominent figures in the global faith-based film industry, including the Kendrick Brothers, renowned…