Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has revealed he built his business empire from the scratch despite being born into a wealthy family. Speaking in a video, Dangote said he chose not to rely on inherited wealth. Dangote said he worked with his uncle before venturing into his business, initially trading in cement. He recognised the vast…
Barring any last-minute change, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will on Monday formally register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and pick up his membership card. Top aides told Daily Trust that final arrangements have been concluded for Atiku to register at Jada Ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The former…
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says women’s empowerment is a catalyst for household, community and national progress, as she supports Anambra women in strengthening their entrepreneurial spirit. Oluremi who was represented by the Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, made the assertion at the Economic Empowerment programme for 1000 women under…
The Chairman of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), Hon. (Dr.) Oladeji Ibrahim Salami, popularly known as DIKKO, has joined family, friends, and associates to celebrate the birthday of Egalitarian Segun Akinlabi, Chief Executive Officer of Egalitarian Voice and Services Ltd, describing him as “a voice of truth, a heart of service, and a life…
Jude okoye, former manager of the dissolved music duo P-Square, was on Wednesday arraigned on seven counts of money laundering. Mr Okoye was brought before the federal high court alongside his company, Northside music, involving allegations of laundering 1.38 billion naira, 1 million dollars, and 34,567.59 pounds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused…
On Friday, 28th November 2025, the Director-General of OYSADA and Executive Adviser to the Governor on International Cooperation and Development, Dr. Debo Akande, joined His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on a strategic spot-site visit to the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Ijaiye. The visit was aimed at assessing the readiness and mobilisation of the project…
The end is now in sight over the political crisis in Rivers State as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says he and the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, have “agreed to work together”. Wike, who spoke after a meeting with Fubara, President Bola Tinubu, and suspended members of the Rivers Assembly, said that…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, elevated six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line, including Oba Tajudeen Ajibola and Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, following the vacancies created by his ascension to the throne. The elevation also followed the demise of the late Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers of contraband, including arms, ammunition, expired pharmaceuticals, prohibited foods, and counterfeit products, with a total duty paid value of more than N10 billion. Addressing journalists at the Apapa Command on Monday, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the seizures were the result of coordinated operations with…
The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has explained his reasons for sharing food for guests at the birthday celebration of Reverend Father Morris in Orlu, Imo State. Recall that social media had been set agog after the photos and videos of the former governor were seen sharing food for guests at…
