Dangote-backed investors to acquire Kenyan coffee chain, Java House
A private equity firm backed by Aliko Dangote is preparing to enter Kenya’s food and beverage market by acquiring Java House, a leading coffee chain in the country. Alterra Capital, an Africa-focused private equity…
UK investigates Coca-cola drinks over safety concerns
A massive recall of Coca-Cola drinks has been launched in several European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, due to high levels of a chemical called chlorate. The European bottling…
I forced Tinubu to run for president, says ex- Osun gov Akande
A former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has revealed that he played a pivotal role in convincing President Bola Tinubu to contest for the presidency. In an interview, State Affairs with Edmund Obilo,…
PETROAN seals PMS distribution deal with Dangote refinery
Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says it has signed a deal to begin distributing Dangote refinery’s premium motor spirit. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry,…
TotalEnergies records N1.04tn revenue
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc reported revenue of N1.04tn for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, representing a 64 per cent increase from the N635.95bn recorded in 2023. The company’s revenue growth…
Napoli reject Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen bid
Italian giants Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Turkish giants attempted to make…
Ooni’s face-saving intervention forgot the Supreme Court
The case between Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola reached a climax when we were informed early on Monday morning that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had intervened. Media reports indicated that the traditional…
Your Diplomatic Blunders Have Humiliated Nigeria – Bauchi Govt Slams Foreign Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has come under intense scrutiny following his recent criticism of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, over the latter’s critique of the country’s tax…
Fresh Rancour In Afenifere Over Dele Farotimi’s Appointment
The crisis rocking the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, over its leadership tussle took a new twist, on Wednesday, as the Pa Reuben Fasoranti-led faction rejected the appointment of Dele Farotimi as…
We must ensure census hold this year – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker, during a courtesy visit to his office by officials of the National Population Commission (NPC), stated that it would be difficult to hold the exercise in 2026 due to preparation for the 2027 elections. In a statement, Abbas…
EFCC Arrests Ex-NHIS’ Boss, Usman Yusuf
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have raided the Abuja home of a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, picking him up, Daily…
BREAKING: APC expels Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party over allegations of anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years,…
SDP Not Anti-Tinubu, But Anti-poverty, Insecurity, Underdevelopment, Says Adebayo
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said his party is…
Nigerian Customs Top Comptroller Umar Refuses To Leave Office After Adjusting Retirement Date From…
The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for Plateau/Nasarawa/Benue Command, Umar Ahmed Jada, is embroiled in controversy over overstaying his tenure. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters reveal that Umar…
Court Overturns Mareva Injunction Freezing Assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited
The Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside ex parte Mareva orders that froze the assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a Nigerian oil and gas services company, and its directors. The court ruled that the…
Why some people are opposed to Shari’ah — MURIC
Islamophobia and amnesia have been identified as factors responsible for the current bitter opposition to Shari’ah in Ekiti State. This was disclosed by Prof. Ishaq…
Active bank accounts in Nigeria rise to 311.6 million in December 2024 – NIBSS
The latest data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has revealed that the number of active bank accounts in Nigeria rose to 311.6 million in December 2024. At the end of 2023, NIBSS data showed…
Trump freezes $50m approved by Biden administration for ‘condoms in Gaza’
The White House on Tuesday justified a sweeping freeze in US overseas assistance by citing a $50 million condom distribution program in the Gaza Strip, without offering evidence to back up the claim. White House Press Secretary Karoline…
BREAKING: FG Slams 3-Month Suspension On Max Air After Kano Incident
The Federal Government, through The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has announced the suspension of operations by Max Air following Tuesday’s night incident involving the airline’s aircraft in Kano. A Max Air…
BREAKING: Security Operatives Take Over PDP Secretariat After BoT Meeting Clash
Following the clash between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoyes over the authentic National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), security agencies have taken over the party secretariat. The operatives…
E-payment transactions in Nigeria hit all-time high of N1.07 quadrillion in 2024
Electronic payment transactions in Nigeria rose to N1.07 quadrillion in 2024, reaching an all-time high and the first time to hit the quadrillion mark. In dollar terms, this is about $702.6 billion based on the closing…
BREAKING: Fight breaks out at PDP BoT meeting
Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, the two men locked in struggle for the position of National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), clashed at the commencement of the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting of the…
Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn over tax dodge that helped bankroll Chelsea FC
Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich could owe the UK up to £1bn after a botched attempt to avoid tax on hedge fund investments, evidence seen by the BBC suggests. Leaked papers reveal investments…
El-rufai greater, smarter than all Tinubu’s Ministers – APC chieftain Igbokwe spits fire
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has claimed that the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai appears to be greater, smarter and bolder than all the federal ministers.…