By Ayomide Otitoju Brentex CPP Limited, one of the contractors for the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project, has refuted reports attributing the project’s delay to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The company affirmed that it had received substantial support from NNPC in delivering its segment of the AKK Gas Pipeline Project. Brentex clarified…
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a statement on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Mr. Biden is “vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms.” The positive test result followed an event Mr. Biden attended in Nevada….
Lasaco Assurance Plc, in partnership with Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, NEM Insurance Plc, and Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, has provided protective gear for sweepers working with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). According to a statement from Lasaco on Tuesday, this initiative aims to ensure the safety and visibility of the sweepers. The protective gear…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, is set to host a virtual SME Conference focusing on solar energy as an alternative power source for businesses in Nigeria. This conference, part of the Bank’s MySME Growth Series, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, at 10 am and will be facilitated by…
Justice Omotosho of the High Court has dismissed a suit challenging Asue Ighodalo’s qualification on grounds of alleged voter’s card forgery, ruling that the case was statute-barred. The judgement stated that the suit, categorized as a pre-election matter, was filed beyond the 14-day limit stipulated by Section 285(9) of the Constitution. In his ruling, Justice…
In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, Justice Omotoso declared the impeachment of Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu as illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment concluded that the impeachment violated both sections 188 and 35 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Justice Omotoso’s decision not only reinstated Shaibu but also mandated that he receive his…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has placed turbocharging economic growth at the forefront of Labour’s legislative agenda, marking the party’s return to power in the UK after a 14-year hiatus. “The legislation outlined in the King’s Speech will build on the momentum of our initial days in office and significantly impact the lives of working people,”…
“Our organisations celebrate the courage of the people who have given testimony and, through their words, allowed these facts to come to light. We believe them,” stated several organizations in a joint announcement regarding Henri Groues, known as “Abbe Pierre,” who died in 2007 at the age of 94. The allegations are detailed in an…
The Supreme Court of Ghana has indefinitely adjourned debate on the controversial “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill,” which has been a focal point in the country’s political discourse since its passage by parliament in February. Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, chairing the five-member panel, assured that the court would expedite the case, but no…
