Former Real Madrid star and Welsh international, Gareth Bale, has lauded Luka Modric with glowing admiration as the Croatian veteran completes a high-profile switch to Italian giants AC Milan. Speaking shortly after Modric’s departure from the Santiago Bernabéu, Bale described the 39-year-old midfield dynamo as “fine wine,” referencing the Croatian’s remarkable consistency and class that,
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he will remain a member of the party regardless of emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Makinde made this known on Friday during a crucial meeting of the Southwest PDP caucus held
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has affirmed her commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following her alignment with the opposition coalition after leaving the Labour Party (LP). In an appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kingibe expressed concerns over deep-seated divisions within the LP,
July 11, 2025 | Lagos — Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, has made history by completing a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) — a significant feat for both the company and the country’s financial landscape. The milestone listing, which comes after months of regulatory
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to affordable financial services for all Nigerians, as it hosted the 34th meeting of the National Financial Inclusion Technical Committee at its headquarters in Abuja. The session, held on July 8, 2025, was chaired by Mr. Philip
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has begun the second reading of the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, seeking to strengthen sector governance by criminalising vandalism, clarifying regulatory boundaries, and improving institutional frameworks. Sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Chair of the Senate Committee on Power, the amendment addresses urgent issues in Nigeria’s electricity landscape.
July 10, 2025 | Abuja — The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver its much-anticipated judgment on Thursday, July 10, in the legal tussle involving Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the validity of their candidacies for the forthcoming Edo
In a strategic leap toward digital modernisation, Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates Airlines, is preparing to accept Bitcoin for flight reservations, under a new pact with Crypto.com scheduled for rollout early next year. The preliminary agreement, announced by Emirates’ parent company, aims squarely at tech-savvy and younger travellers inclined to use cryptocurrencies, according to Adnan Kazim,
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has rejected Bola Tinubu’s assertion that he single-handedly secured Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election. In a statement released today, Mustapha stated clearly that “no individual can claim credit” for Buhari’s rise to power, emphasizing that millions of Nigerians across
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, according to a statement from his aide. The announcement, confirmed today by Punch Newspapers, reveals that Adeola will “heed the calls” from party supporters and the wider Ogun community to run for the
