February 2025
OpenAI rejects Musk-led $97 billion bid for platform
•Meta platforms begin cutting jobs, Nigeria affected OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected a $97.4 billion play by an Elon Musk-led consortium to take charge of the non-profit group that controls the AI company, heating a longstanding rivalry between the two tech moguls. The news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, marks an attempt […]
Cross River To Partner Russia For Solid Mineral Development
The Cross River State government has shown interest in collaborating with the Russian Government to develop its solid mineral industry and train professionals in areas like mineral exploration and healthcare. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made this known during a diplomatic and business meeting yesterday with Mr Maxim Petrov, the Russian Trade Commissioner to Nigeria, and […]
2027: After Atiku’s Visit To OBJ, Gov Bala’s Camp Begins Rally
Barely 24 hours after former vice president Atiku Abubakar visited his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the political camp of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has intensified the push for the governor’s presidential ambition in 2027. Although Atiku said his visit to Obasanjo was not related to the 2027 election, insiders hinted LEADERSHIP that the […]
PDP Groups Back Anyanwu As National Secretary
Youth groups within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have rallied behind Senator Samuel Anyanwu, reaffirming their support for him as the National Secretary of the party. This move comes amidst the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP. The PDP Youth Frontiers Network, representing progressive-minded youth groups within the party, made this known at a press […]
Dangote Diesel Price Crashes To N1,020 Per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reviewed downwards the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre from N1,075 per litre in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from […]
Catechist, wife blame arsonists as fire destroys home in Umuahia
A Catechist serving in a Catholic Church at Amaokwe Ugba, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, Mr Benjamin Amaechi and his wife, Margaret have cried foul, following the early morning fire that destroyed their home this week. The couple, who spoke to journalists after the incident, alleged that their four-bedroom apartment may have been set […]
Man apprehended for sexually assaulting two varsity students in Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 31-year-old man, Olarewaju Idris, following a series of alleged sexual assaults on female students at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun. The suspect, who reportedly targeted students at the institution, was apprehended on Saturday at a hotel in Erinwo, Ijebu-Ode. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the […]
‘I’m federal government liability’ – Portable begs Tinubu’s intervention in case against Ogun
Embattled Nigerian musician, Portable has called on president Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing legal battle between him and the Ogun State government. DAILY POST reports that the singer, who is currently at large was arraigned by the Ogun State government alongside his nine associates for assaulting officials from the Ministry of Physical Planning […]
New year murder: Fatinoyes get justice after two years
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Justice Basirat Adebowale, of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, sentenced Adekanbi Lekan, Odetola Ahmed and Adeniyi Waheed, to death by hanging for killing a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their only surviving son, Oreoluwa. Justice Adebowale sentenced the trio after delivering a judgement which lasted for […]
Osun To Host Agricultural Investment Conference In April – Commissioner
… As Ambassadors, Diplomats AgreesPartnership With Osun To Unleash Agriculture Potentials The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Osun state, Hon. Tola Faseru has announced plan by the State Government to host an agricultural investment conference in April this year in line with the Adeleke administration goal of tapping into the opportunities in the […]
