L-R: Director of Assessment, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja, Mrs. Rofikat Adebukunola Odetoro; Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited, Capt. Jamil Abubakar; Alara of Araromi Seaside Kingdom, HRM Oba Adeoloye Olawole, and Chief Executive, Amiable Consulting & Logistics, Mrs. Aina Elizabeth Egharevba, at the Community Engagement in presence of government officials on the environmental, social impact of the proposed Dangote Industrial City/ Deep Seaport project at Araromi Seaside Kingdom, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State on Tuesday 30 June 2026. …Dangote’s committed to ensuring Africa becomes more self-sufficient through strategic infrastructure investments, says MD …Dangote is a genius,…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Prince William revealed that his father King Charles “hates football” in an appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift. The World Cup, rather than the wedding, was the main theme of the chat with Kelce and his co-host brother Jason Kelce, with the prince saying he would travel to the competition in the United States if England made it into the final. The prince is known as a fan of the Premiership side Aston Villa and, when asked if King Charles was…
Popular Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has taken delivery of a one-of-one custom Venuum Widebody Bugatti Chiron, reportedly valued at over ₦9 billion. In a post shared by Venuum on Instagram on Saturday, “Happy birthday, Burna Boy! Today we’ve made your dream a reality a one-of-a-kind Bugatti Chiron VXX Special Edition just for you. It’s a masterpiece that is sure to make waves around the world. Sending you a big hug from the Venuum family.” The Grammy-winning artiste reportedly splashed the huge sum on the bespoke hypercar to mark his birthday celebrations. Burna Boy had earlier…
Afrobeats star Davido has defended his decision to highlight the abduction of 39 children and seven teachers during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that Nigeria’s image should not take precedence over the safety of innocent children. Speaking in an interview with Focus on Africa host Waihiga Mwaura, shared on Sunday, the singer explained why he wore pins bearing the names of the missing victims while performing on the global stage. Davido said he deliberately used the international platform to draw attention to Nigeria’s security challenges, arguing that remaining silent to protect the country’s reputation was unjustifiable…
Burna Boy, the Afro-fusion titan and Grammy winner, turns 35 today. But this isn’t just a birthday; it’s a milestone for a man who has reshaped the sonic landscape of an entire continent and carried African music to heights few dared to imagine. From his breakout moment to his current reign as one of the world’s most formidable voices, his journey is not merely worth acknowledging but demands reverence. Born Damini Ogulu, the Afro-fusion icon first burst onto the scene with ‘Like to Party’, the lead single from his debut album L.I.F.E (2013). Since then, he has evolved into one of…
Erling Haaland scored a brace to help Norway beat Brazil 2-1, in a major World Cup upset.Details later…
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has insisted that the poll fell short of the people’s expectations of a free, fair, credible and acceptable election. Oluyede said he was still consulting widely on the next line of action regarding the election, based on reports received from across the 16 local government areas of the state and his assessment of the conduct of the poll. In a personally signed statement titled, “A Message of Gratitude, Hope and Commitment to the People of Ekiti State,” made available in Ado Ekiti on…
Seated underneath a makeshift tent woven from dried palm fronds and supported by decaying tree branches, Badiku Saliu, a nine-year-old pupil of LEA Nomadic Primary School, Yangoji East, on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), balanced on a worn polyethene sack, as he scribbled and his eyeballs moved between the blackboard and his notebook. Saliu, a nomadic boy, nodded at intervals as the teacher taught arithmetic, while shafts of sunlight slipped through the gaps in the fragile thatch over his head. Although he remained focused, he was no stranger to the situation because he had spent more than…
…….Traffic flow remains unimpeded. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has successfully averted what could have culminated in a major fire disaster following the outbreak of fire from a leaking six-tyre mini gas tanker at the Owode Elede corridor, inward Ikorodu. The Gas tanker developed a mechanical fault while in transit. In the course of emergency assessment and intervention, a leakage of compressed gas was detected, which subsequently ignited and triggered a fire outbreak around the affected vehicle. LASTMA Rescue and Recovery Team swiftly mobilized to the scene in concert with personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue…
History was made at the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals as King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, claimed their first-ever national titles, reinforcing the championship’s enduring legacy as Nigeria’s leading platform for discovering and developing young basketball talent. Held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, the National Finals brought together the four conference champions from across the country alongside the two best-performing runners-up. Following an exciting group stage, the top teams advanced to the championship finals, where two new national champions emerged. In the girls’ final, Government…