Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

William Ruto of Kenyan President William Ruto of Kenyan has said that his remarks on Nigerian English were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Ruto, who gave the explanation at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi on Tuesday, said the remarks were made in a private conversation. Ruto had drawn the ire of Nigerians a few days ago when he addressed Kenyans living Italy. At that event, he praised Kenya’s education system, noting: “Our education is good. Our English is good. We speak some of the best English in the world. “If you listen to a Nigerian speaking,…

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian government has raised fresh concerns over a resurgence of xenophobic attacks targeting its citizens in South Africa, outlining four key demands aimed at protecting Nigerians and restoring confidence among foreign communities. The warning was delivered by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), who described the situation as deteriorating despite earlier diplomatic engagements between both countries. According to the commission, Nigerians and other African migrants have faced weeks of harassment, looting, and targeted violence in parts of South Africa. Recent incidents reportedly include attacks on businesses and even schoolchildren of Nigerian descent,…

Manny Ita  – A trader from Edo State, Osifo Stanley, has formally joined the 2027 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after purchasing the party’s ₦100 million expression of interest and nomination forms to challenge incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Stanley’s move signals an early internal contest within the ruling party, coming shortly after allies of the president also secured the same forms on his behalf ahead of the APC presidential primary scheduled for May 23. The aspirant completed the purchase at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja, positioning himself as one of the first individuals…

FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Elegbede Abiodun • He says he supported political success of Daniel when he contested for the governorship in 2003. The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday said he was instrumental to the emergence of Otunba Gbenga Daniel as governor of the state in 2003, as well as to his election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in 2023 as the senator representing Ogun East. Governor Abiodun, according to a viral video, reportedly disclosed this at the stakeholders meeting of the ruling party held at his Iperu Remo private residence on…

Manny Ita  – A federal high court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the tenure of the party’s state working committees and executive committees remains valid and subsisting until properly conducted congresses and a national convention are held. The court held that neither Nigeria’s constitution nor the ADC constitution empowers the caretaker or interim national working committee to appoint bodies to conduct state congresses.…

File photo: Fuel pump Elegbede Abiodun The development comes against the backdrop of rising global crude oil prices, which have significantly increased feedstock costs for refiners. The Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by N75 per litre, deepening concerns over a fresh round of fuel price hikes across the country, as it also suspended product sales following a disruption in its Proforma Invoice process. Price data obtained from Petroleumprice.ng and confirmation from a Dangote refinery official on Wednesday revealed that the refinery raised its petrol loading price from N1,200 per litre to N1,275 per litre,…

Elegbede Abiodun A small-scale grocery seller from Plateau State, Ejiofor Akujieze, has emerged the grand prize winner of ₦5 million in the Golden Morn Golden Hunt, a nationwide consumer campaign by Nestlé Nigeria that rewarded Nigerians with a total of ₦80 million in cash and prizes. Akujieze, who expressed surprise at his win, described the moment as life-changing. “It came as a shock to me. I won ₦5 million, and it will go a long way. I am very grateful,” he said, noting that the prize will support the expansion of his grocery business. The Golden Morn Golden Hunt, which…

President Bola Tinubu Elegbede Abiodun Says the proposed 1,000-kilometre highway is expected to link the North-West and South-West. The House of Representatives has approved a request by Bola Tinubu to secure a $516,333,007 syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG for infrastructure development. The approval was granted on Tuesday during plenary in Abuja following the presentation of a report by Abdullahi Rasheed. The loan will fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a flagship project of the Tinubu administration aimed at improving connectivity across key regions of the country. In a letter to the National Assembly, Tinubu said the facility…

Chief Executive Officer, International Breweries PLC, Nicholas Kade(left);Executive Director, Beer Sectoral Group (BSG),Abiola Laseinde; Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corporation, Shehu Mohammed;Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Thibaut Boidin and Chief Executive Officer, Guinness Nigeria PLC, Girish Sharma during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Federal Road Safety Corporation (FRSC)and Beer Sectoral Group(BSG)in Abuja.  Elegbede Abiodun … said that while alcoholic beverages are often blamed for road crashes, the real issue lies in irresponsible consumption, particularly drinking and driving. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has renewed a strategic partnership with major brewing companies in Nigeria to…

Elegbede Abiodun Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic community, highlighting the strategic economic ties and investment opportunities between the two markets. The new subsidiary, licensed in December 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Budget, Republic of Côte d’ivoire, and regulated by the UMOA Banking Commission, will commence operations from…