Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Maduro of Venezuela captured – Trump declares US intelligence had tracked the couple’s movements within a heavily guarded compound to face drug trafficking offences. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in a daring overnight military operation carried out by the United States Army’s elite Delta Force, according to reports from US media. CBS News reported that the highly secretive unit seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a pre-dawn helicopter raid in Caracas on Saturday, following days of intelligence monitoring by the CIA. Sources said President Donald Trump personally authorised the operation two days earlier, after US intelligence…

Rite Foods Reiterates Focus on Social Impact Indigenous food and beverage company, Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed commitment to creating positive social impact beyond its core product offerings, as it enters the new fiscal year. The firm reiterated this during yuletide celebration, noting that its social responsibility agenda aligns with its broader corporate philosophy of innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. Managing Director of the firm, Seleem Adegunwa stated further that the philosophy of the organization aligns with the reason for the season, which is to spread joy. “Christmas is a season that reminds us of the importance of giving,…

Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned White and FirstBank rewrote the Language of Culture Eyo masquerades, Firstbank FirstBank’s sponsorship of the Eyo Festival was not a decorative gesture. It was a statement. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Lagos did not merely host an event; it inhaled history. From the early hours of the morning, the ancient city seemed to exhale white-white robes, white caps, white devotion, until the air itself appeared scented with tradition. The iconic return of the Eyo Festival after eight years was not just a cultural revival; it was a carefully orchestrated renaissance, powered in no small measure…

Gov Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of Burnt Great Nigeria Insurance Building Great Nigeria House Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents and business owners that the area around the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building, destroyed by fire on December 24, remains unsafe. According to a post on his X account on Friday, the governor confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the fire, with five victims identified and three still unidentified. Thirteen people have been rescued so far. Great Nigeria House Speaking at the site, Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to families affected by the tragedy and urged everyone to…

Ayo Benzi Shines As Winner Of MTN Next Afrobeats Star Competition L-R: Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria; Ayodeji Benson, Winner, Next Afrobeats Star Reality Show (Season 1) and Emamoke Ogoro, General Manager, Brand and Communication, MTN Nigeria, at the grand finale of the Next Afrobeats Star Reality Show (Season 1), held at the Ultima Studios, Lekki, Lagos on Saturday, December 13, 2025 The Budding musician Ayodeji Benson, popularly known as Ayo Benzi has shone as the winner of MTN Next Afrobeats Star. The music reality show organized by MTN Nigeria, in partnership with ONErpm and Ultima Studios, successfully…

Court case against Joshua’s driver fixed to Jan 20 Anthony Joshua and driver The crash happened just 10 days after Joshua’s bout with Jake Paul. The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of the Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle involved in the fatal accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends, but the case has been adjourned till January 20, 2026, to allow for further proceedings. The driver, identified as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was on Friday charged before a Sagamu Magistrate Court, according to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. In a…

NAMA reiterates assurance of safe flights during harmattan haze Describing claims of unfit for operations during the haze period as misleading. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has reassured air travellers that Nigeria’s airspace and airport landing facilities remain safe and fully operational during the current haze associated with the harmattan season. In a Friday statement signed by the spokesperson of the agency, Dr Abdullahi Musa, the agency addressed public concerns over flight operations amid reduced visibility during the Harmattan. Usually, harmattan rents the atmosphere in Nigeria from December till sometime in February. NAMA dismissed insinuations that navigational facilities at Nigerian…

Election 2027: INEC Refutes Rumoured Timetable In Circulation As Fake, Warns Nigerians INEC is to publish election notices not later than 360 days before the scheduled date. Nigeria’s electoral body has dismissed reports claiming it has published the schedule for the country’s next general elections, calling such claims false and urging citizens to rely only on official channels for information. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued a statement Thursday refuting widespread reports that it had released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. “This information is false and misleading. INEC has not released any timetable…

Ooni Of Ife’s Ex-queen, Zaynab Highlights On Why She Married Akume Zaynab Ngohemba, the new wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has spoken out about what was behind their recent marriage, describing it as a deliberate partnership anchored on purpose, maturity, and shared values. In accordance to her media aide, David Adeoye, Zaynab explained that the marriage is not about reinvention or personal transformation, but about strengthening two lives already committed to service. Their union is “a partnership shaped by maturity, shared purpose, and mutual understanding,” adding that personal stability plays a crucial…

Amaka Onwughalu Steps In As Chairman Fidelity Bank After Completion Of Chike-Obi’s Tenure Amaka Onwughalu  Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million people. Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1. The board transitions are in alignment with the bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and…