Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, the first woman to hold the position and lead the global Anglican Church, is set to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome this weekend during her first overseas trip since her enthronement last month. Mullally will meet the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit beginning Saturday. The meeting comes 60 years after a landmark 1966 encounter between Archbishop Michael Ramsey and Pope Paul VI, which marked the first high-level engagement between the two churches since the Church of England broke away from Rome in the…

Manny Ita  – Transnational Corporation Plc has reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a mixed performance with lower revenue but improved profitability and stronger balance sheet growth. The group recorded revenue of ₦125.1 billion compared to ₦143.7 billion in the same period of 2025. Despite the decline in revenue, profit before tax rose slightly to ₦50.7 billion from ₦49.4 billion, while profit after tax increased to ₦37.9 billion from ₦36.7 billion. Earnings per share also improved to 216 kobo from 192 kobo. Total equity grew to ₦392.8 billion from ₦353.4 billion at the end…

Manny Ita  – The Federal Government has approved an increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants in a move aimed at improving take-home pay across the Nigerian public service. The announcement was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja. The decision, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, is part of broader reforms targeted at improving welfare and productivity in the public sector. According to Walson-Jack, the review covers workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to establish a new tactical unit aimed at tackling rising cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across the country. The initiative follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and will be implemented nationwide as part of broader efforts to strengthen internal security operations. According to the Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, the new unit will be known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). “The VCRU, a brainchild of the IGP, has, among other responsibilities, the core mandate of investigating,…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are set for a landmark international outing as they begin their United States tour against WNBA side Los Angeles Sparks in San Diego, a fixture that marks a historic first for African basketball. The game, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time at Viejas Arena, represents a major milestone, as Nigeria becomes the first African national team to face a WNBA franchise and only the fourth international team ever to do so. The tour is being described as both symbolic and strategic, coming at a time when the team is undergoing a generational…

Manny Ita  – Preparations are gathering momentum in Lagos as a new wave of youth-driven networking events prepares to bring together Gen Z founders, digital creators, and industry influencers from across Nigeria’s creative and tech ecosystems. The upcoming gatherings are designed as high-energy convergence points where entertainment meets innovation, creating space for collaboration between musicians, content creators, fintech entrepreneurs, designers, and startup founders. Organizers say the goal is to break traditional silos and foster a new kind of ecosystem where creativity and technology evolve side by side. At the heart of these events is a growing recognition that Nigeria’s youth…

The Executive Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), Dr. Osahon Okunbo, has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 by Vanguard Newspapers in recognition of his contributions to nation building across multiple sectors. The award, approved by Vanguard’s Board of Editors, forms part of the prestigious Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards and was formally conferred on April 24, 2026, at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites. According to the organisers, the honour recognises Okunbo’s investments and leadership in hospitality, oil and gas, agriculture, arts, and the built environment, sectors central to Nigeria’s economic growth and…

Manny Ita  – Tinubu Pushes Ahead with Key Appointments, Reforms Amid Rising Political TensionThe administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is intensifying efforts to reinforce governance through a series of strategic appointments and policy reforms, even as the country’s political atmosphere grows increasingly tense ahead of the 2027 elections. In recent days, the presidency has moved to fill critical positions across key sectors, signaling a push to strengthen institutional capacity and accelerate policy implementation. These appointments are seen as part of a broader strategy to stabilize governance, improve service delivery, and maintain administrative continuity amid mounting political distractions. Beyond appointments, the…

Sanwo-Olu takes photo with the new permanent secretaries and others.  Elegbede Abiodun • Sanwo-Olu asks for governance with discipline, efficiency, and uncompromising service delivery. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday raised the stakes in Lagos public service as he swore-in seven new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to deliver measurable results and set new standards across government ministries. The swearing-in, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, also saw the inauguration of members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery through merit-driven recruitment. Sanwo-Olu made it clear that the appointments were…

Jim Swartz – Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa region “We have the knowledge, lifesaving tools and proven strategies to end malaria. But progress has stalled, and decades of hard-won gains are in jeopardy. Malaria continues to claim a life every minute, with most deaths occurring in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. The choice is ours: act now or risk losing ground. Ending malaria is not just a health imperative; it is an investment in a more equitable, safer, and more prosperous future for every nation”. This statement by Tedros Adhanom, Director-General, WHO, underscores the relevance…