Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

FILE: World Bank Elegbede Abiodun The World Bank said the programme is designed not only to expand access but also to drive broader economic transformation, linking electricity supply to job creation, digital connectivity, and industrial growth.  The World Bank Group has committed $8.2bn to expand electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa as part of a broader push to tackle one of the region’s most persistent development challenges, with nearly 600 million people still living without power. The funding forms the backbone of “Mission 300”, a joint initiative with the African Development Bank Group aimed at connecting 300 million people to electricity…

Elegbede Abiodun The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a cumulative N4.5 billion reward for the distributors of BUA Cement’s products in Nigeria. Rabiu announced this recently in Lagos when the cement company recognised and rewarded its top performing distributors across Nigeria at the 2025 edition of its annual “Distributors’ Awards,” that was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre, Lagos. He said: “To further demonstrate our appreciation, all our dealers will receive a N30 per bag bonus on all volumes purchased in 2025, with a total sum of N4.5 billion earmarked for…

Elegbede Abiodun • The Health Minister stressed that eliminating Malaria and related diseases remains core pursuit. The federal government has said that Nigeria witnessed a decline in malaria prevalence from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025. This was as government unveiled a new 5-Year National Malaria Strategic Plan, (2026-2030) as part of in a proactive measure to further scale up response to malaria scourge. A statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako quoted the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, as having disclosed this during the…