Politics

GTCO will balance global growth with retail dividends – Agbaje In a bold statement of strategic intent, Segun Agbaje, Group CEO of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), has reaffirmed the banking giant’s commitment to balancing its ambitious global expansion with consistent value delivery to its retail investors and Nigerian shareholders. Speaking during GTCO’s 2025

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a strong call for coordinated national efforts to combat malnutrition across the country, warning that the rising rates of child stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies pose a grave threat to national development, economic productivity, and future leadership. Speaking at the National Nutrition Summit held in Abuja, Shettima emphasized

Nigerian leaders should take lesson from Buhari’s death The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari on July 5, 2025, has triggered a wave of tributes and debates about his legacy — not only as a former head of state but as a symbol of Nigeria’s complex journey through military dictatorship, democratic transition, and fragile governance.

President Tinubu Constitutes National Committee for Buhari’s State Burial In a historic gesture of honor and national mourning, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally constituted a high-level committee to oversee the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, following his passing last week at the age of 82. The committee, which includes serving ministers, former

Global Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy lit up the heart of London earlier today with a surprise, high-energy performance at King’s Cross, drawing thousands of ecstatic fans and onlookers in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces. The unexpected live show, organized in collaboration with DJ AG and a team of international tour promoters, was

Govs eulogise Awujale A chorus of glowing tributes poured in from across Nigeria’s political landscape this week as state governors gathered in Ijebu-Ode to honour the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for his exceptional reign, unwavering wisdom, and lasting legacy in both traditional and national leadership. The event, held at

Senate President Akpabio Appeals Court Order to Reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially filed an appeal challenging a recent Federal High Court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Red Chamber. The legal battle has intensified tensions within Nigeria’s upper legislative body and sparked widespread debate about

2023 Election: I Withdrew Court Case After My Late Mother’s Plea Nigerian politician and businessman Ibrahim Ajia has revealed that his decision to withdraw the legal challenge against the outcome of the 2023 general election was influenced by a heartfelt plea from his late mother. Ajia, who contested the House of Representatives seat for Ilorin