S’Africa’s Oppenheimer Secures Majority Stake in Nigeria’s GZ Industries
Jonathan Oppenheimer, the son of South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer, has secured a controlling interest in GZ Industries, Nigeria’s largest beverage can manufacturer. The acquisition, announced by Affirma Capital (formerly…
Minister Shuts Down Ogun Company Over Grave Worker Safety Violations
In a decisive move, Minister Nkiru Onyejiosha of the State’s Labour and Employment department issued a shutdown order on Friday against a Metal Manufacturing Company located in Sagamu Local Government.…
Abiodun Vows Justice for Slain Director, Declares One-Week Mourning Period
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured the family of the late Director of Finance and Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, that the perpetrators of his killing…
Serikin Fulani and Accomplices Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping in Kwara State
Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced the Serikin Fulani (Head of the Fulani) in Kwara State, Alhaji Usman Adamu, along with his brother…
Nigerian Nurse in the UK Allegedly Sacked for Praying for Patient
A Nigerian nurse working in the United Kingdom has reportedly been dismissed from her position after offering prayers for an elderly patient, according to claims by online doctor Harvey Olufunmilayo.…
Palliatives Distributed as Ondo State Resolves Political Turmoil
The Ondo State Executive Council successfully convened its meeting on Thursday after a prolonged period of political crisis within the executive branch. The session, held at the Governor’s Office in…
Immigration Service to Open Passport Front Office in Ikorodu
The Nigerian Immigration Service is set to inaugurate a Passport Front Office in the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Friday. The opening aims to alleviate…
Lagos Government Resolute on Drainage Reclamation Despite Threats and Propaganda
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to reclaiming the drainage right of way within the seven-meter setback, despite reported threats and propaganda from some quarters. The stance was…
Insecurity Fears Mount After Demolition in Kara, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Residents and shop owners in Kara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, have expressed fears that the recent demolition of shanties and makeshift structures by the Ogun State Government may lead to…
Afenifere Urges Federal Government to Meet December Refinery Deadline
Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organization, has called on the Federal Government to ensure the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State begins operations by the December 2023 deadline set by President…