Nnorom Assumes Chairmanship of UBA Board, Succeeds Tony Elumelu
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appointed Nnorom Nnorom as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2026, succeeding Tony Elumelu, who stepped down after completing the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria regulations. Nnorom, a seasoned businessman and chartered accountant, brings more than four decades of […]
Tinubu Urges NLNG To End Gas Flaring, Boost Domestic Energy Benefits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to intensify efforts to convert gas currently being flared into economic value for Nigerians. Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when he received the NLNG Board, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Adeleye Falade, at […]
NFF Crisis Deepens as Ibrahim Gusau, Eight Board Members Resign Amid N17bn Fund Probe
The crisis rocking Nigerian football has deepened following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee. The development comes amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football and a fresh investigation into the utilisation of a N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal […]
Atiku’s Proposed Crude-Linked Subsidy Raises Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Petroleum Policy
Nigeria cannot afford another opaque and potentially costly subsidy regime presented under a new policy label. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should be clear with Nigerians on whether he has a coherent, properly costed and workable petroleum policy, or whether his proposal amounts to political posturing over a policy that has helped restore the fiscal health […]
Breastfeeding: One of the Best Investments in a Child’s Health
Breastfeeding remains one of the most important investments a mother can make in her child’s health, providing essential nutrition, immune protection and an early foundation for healthy growth and development. Beyond feeding, breastfeeding creates a unique bond between mother and child through skin-to-skin contact, eye contact and physical closeness. While the process may appear simple, […]
Falconets Arrive in Poland Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will now step up preparations for the global tournament, focusing on final training sessions, tactical drills and fitness work as they fine-tune their readiness for the competition. The players and technical crew are expected to use […]
EFCC Offers Global Whistleblowers Rewards for Recovery of Stolen Nigerian Assets
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has announced a reward of between 2.5 and 5 per cent for whistleblowers who provide information leading to the recovery of Nigerian assets stolen and concealed abroad. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at an international economic crime symposium in Cambridge, […]
Meta agrees to $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a landmark case brought by attorneys general from 29 US states, who accused the technology giant of deliberately designing its platforms to be addictive to children. Under the proposed settlement, Meta will introduce a series of changes aimed at […]
Lagos Island Twins Make History at LASU, Earn First-Class and Best Graduating Student Honours
Twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitokewu from Lagos Island have distinguished themselves at Lagos State University (LASU), with one graduating with First-Class honours and the other emerging as the Best Graduating Student in his department. The brothers, both graduates of the Department of Science and Technology Education, recorded outstanding academic performances at the university. Taiwo […]
Master of Escapes Arrested After Breaking Out of Prison 4 Times
Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the “Master of Escapes” after he allegedly broke out of prison four times in Italy and Belgium. The man was arrested in Tarragona, northeastern Spain, on Wednesday following a European arrest warrant issued by Italian authorities. His most recent escape came in December from a maximum-security prison in […]