Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote, NNPC Unite On Strategic Gas Agreements Elegbede Abiodun Bird declares that the signing demonstrates the refinery’s bold steps to expand its capacity. Towards meeting the energy demands of their ongoing expansion projects, three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Dangote Cement Plc have scaled up their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC). The upscaled Supply Agreements will help drive the conglomerate’s Vision 2030, resulting in increased output, a better and cleaner…

Eno expresses appreciation to Kumuyi for successful crusade in Akwa Ibom By Elegbede Abiodun Pastor (Dr) William Folorunsho Kumuyi The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has shown his warm appreciation to the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministries, Pastor (Dr) William Folorunsho Kumuyi, and his wife, Esther, for visiting the state and proclaiming the good news of salvation to the people of the South-South of Nigeria. He praised Kumuyi for declaring over Akwa Ibom State and, indeed, Nigeria that God reigns supreme. Pastor Eno, yesterday, graced the sixth-day crusade held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with…

WEMA BANK LAUNCHES “EVOLUTION OF LOVE” CAMPAIGN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY * Submission of a 1-minute video sharing love journey and where applicable to be posted on any social media platforms using #ALATEvolutionofLove and tagging @alat_ng and @wemabank. Following the launch of “ALAT: The Evolution”, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched its 2026 Valentine’s campaign tagged “Evolution of Love, powered by Wema Bank”. Inspired by the “evolution” theme of its upgraded ALAT app, Wema Bank launched the “Evolution of Love” campaign with the goal of celebrating different…

Grammy Awards 2026: Full list of winners Photo: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway, with top artistes across the world competing for honours in 95 categories at the ceremony organised by the Recording Academy. While only a handful of awards will be presented during the main ceremony, the majority of the categories are being decided at the pre-telecast premiere event, with winners emerging throughout the ceremony. Nigeria is represented at the 2026 Grammys, with Nigerian artistes earning nominations in various categories. Among those nominated are Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. Best New Artist WINNER:…

South Africa bid for WAFCON hosts replacing Morocco By Elegbede Abiodun South Africa have stepped forward seeking to host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to the scheduled kick-off. The 2026 WAFCON is billed to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, under a compressed timetable that follows the delayed 2024 edition, which was impacted by global scheduling challenges, including the Paris Olympics. The development was announced on Sunday night by South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, who revealed…

FG, states received N2.45tn for infrastructure, security By Elegbede Abiodun • To strengthen infrastructure development and bolster security operations. The total amount disbursed to state governments and the Federal Capital Territory as financial support for infrastructure and security projects has increased to N2.45tn, official records from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation have revealed. The amount disbursed between March 2024 and August 2025, which spanned over 17 months, was aimed at bolstering infrastructure development and strengthening security operations at the subnational level, as part of ongoing efforts to address widespread insecurity and bridge critical infrastructure gaps across…

Ogun at 50: How Gbenga Daniel Made the Gateway to Nigeria’s Industrial Future By Elegbede Abiodun Otunba Gbenga Daniel The Daniel years were not an administration; they were a revolution executed in concrete, steel, and unwavering political will. Fifty years is a lifetime in political memory, yet some legacies refuse to fade into the comfortable blur of history. As Ogun State prepares to mark her golden jubilee in February 2026, the occasion demands more than ceremonial celebration; it calls for an honest reckoning with the forces and figures that have shaped the state’s trajectory. Without mincing words, few administrations have…

Manny Ita Nigerian music heavyweights faced a disappointing night at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as the country’s leading contemporary artists failed to secure a win across all nominated categories. Despite high expectations for a historic night, stars including Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid were edged out by international competitors, most notably South African singer Tyla, who solidified her dominance in the African music category. ​Burna Boy, who entered the night with significant momentum, saw his album No Sign of Weakness lose the Best Global Music Album title to Brazilian legends Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia…

Manny Ita ​Juventus have shifted their focus to the Champions League knockout play-offs with a distinct air of caution as they prepare to face Turkish champions Galatasaray and their star striker, Victor Osimhen. The tie, confirmed following the draw in Nyon, sets up a high-stakes reunion for Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti, who managed Osimhen during their historic 2022-23 Scudetto-winning campaign at Napoli. Club director Giorgio Chiellini and Spalletti have both publicly acknowledged that while Galatasaray possesses a deep roster, the Nigerian international remains the primary threat to the Italian side’s European ambitions. ​Chiellini, speaking to Sky Sports, emphasized that…

Manny Ita The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The formal announcement took place during a high-profile ceremony in Jalingo, where the Governor cited the need to align state interests with the federal center to ensure more rapid progress for his constituents. This move ends months of speculation regarding the Governor’s political future and marks a significant loss for the opposition in a state long considered a PDP stronghold. ​Reacting to the development from the State House, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended a…