Adelabu Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the prolonged and severe electricity outages recorded in recent weeks, acknowledging the strain the situation has placed on households and key sectors of the economy. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister admitted that the ongoing blackout has worsened living conditions, particularly during the intense dry-season heat. “I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season, where there is so much heat…
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Malami Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday confirmed that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence, despite ongoing court proceedings over the property. Malami disclosed this while addressing journalists at a press conference, stating that EFCC officials stormed the premises on Monday and returned on Tuesday with armed personnel to complete the takeover. “Yesterday, without further recourse to the court, without seeking an order to seal my properties, without seeking an order to evict my family members and me from the property, without seeking a…
Bill Cosby A woman who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by veteran US entertainer Bill Cosby was awarded more than $19 million on Monday after a civil hearing in California. Donna Motsinger said she was working as a waitress more than 50 years ago when the performer began to target her. In the civil case decided in Santa Monica, the suit stated that the comedian had initially come into the restaurant where the now-84-year-old Motsinger worked. According to court filings, one day, when he picked her up in his limousine, Cosby gave her a glass of wine and…
Rahman President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his senior assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years. President Tinubu used the occasion of his longtime aide’s 60th birthday to shower encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching dedication to duty as his former Adviser on Media and now as a senior aide in the Presidency. Specifically, President Tinubu noted that Rahman displayed strong leadership and an extraordinary work ethic throughout his service as adviser on Media, especially during the period leading up to the last presidential election, when…
Happy Birthday, Dr. Tunji Olugbodi! Today, I celebrate not just an exceptional professional, but a remarkable human being whose life continues to inspire, uplift, and transform others. As Executive Vice Chairman of Verdant Zeal, your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the marketing communications landscape. Yet, beyond your accomplishments, it is your heart – generous, warm, and ever willing to guide – that truly sets you apart. To me and many others, you are more than a leader; you are a mentor, a big brother, and a true friend. Your wisdom lights the…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank effective May 1, 2026. The appointment, which is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, will further strengthen the bank’s Executive Management. Mr. Okwudili graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in accounting in 1998 from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, with a Second-Class Upper division. He obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 2008 and a Masters of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, today delivered a characteristically direct and pragmatic assessment of Nigeria and Africa’s energy future at CERAWeek 2026, declaring that the country’s fundamentals are strong, its value proposition clear, and its focus now squarely on execution. Ojulari, speaking at the opening day world’s premier energy gathering, held under the theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics,” a global audience of energy leaders, including C-suite executives, energy secretaries and government ministers, that Nigeria’s strategy is grounded in realism, partnership, and disciplined delivery. “Capital goes where value is clear, and…
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