In 2025, Transcorp Hotels achieved a pretax profit of N32.8 billion, marking a 45.1% increase from the previous year. This growth is drives a 38.36% rise in revenue, reaching N97 billion. The company’s performance boosted by the reversal of a financial asset impairment loss. A previous loss of N69.1 million turned into a gain of N16.5 million, alongside reduced finance costs….
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has fixed March 28 and 29 for its national convention. The decision was announced in a communiqué signed by Abdulrahman Mohammed, factional national chairman of the caretaker committee, and Samuel Anyawu, national secretary. Background The move…
Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James has joyfully announced. That she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news on social media. Sparking an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers in the fashion and entertainment industries. Veekee, known for her stunning luxury…
Speed Darlington, a Nigerian rapper famously known as Akpi, has sparked online buzz. With his reaction to Nigeria’s performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The rapper shared a video where he mockingly expressed his thoughts. On the country’s music stars losing out on competitive awards despite multiple nominations. At the awards ceremony held in Los…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, expressed his desire for a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., to become the biggest in the world. He linked the idea to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Reports emerged that detailed his vision for the monument. Unveiling the Proposal The Washington Post reported that Trump favored a 250-foot-tall…
A Virginia jury convicted Brendan Banfield, a former Internal Revenue Service agent, of two counts of aggravated murder. The case involved the deaths of his wife and a stranger. Prosecutors argued that Banfield orchestrated the killings to pursue his affair with the family’s au pair. Discovery at the Crime Scene Police responded to a 911…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Maureen Adaobi, a justice of the Federal High Court in Uyo. This event took place on January 29, 2026. Officials from the Uyo Zonal Directorate handled the case. Thompson faced allegations of defrauding American nationals. The commission presented an eight count charge against him….
Reports emerged that a Nigerian man died while fighting for Russian forces against Ukraine. He left his family in Northern Nigeria and joined the Russian army. Security forces killed him on the battlefield. Recruitment Background Russia recruited foreign nationals to address manpower shortages in the war. The conflict entered its fourth year after Russia’s invasion…
A truck carrying passengers and cattle crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Incident Details The crash occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m. on February 2, 2026. It took place around the Foursquare Camp area near Ogunmakin in Ogun State. A DAF CF 380 truck with registration number SNA 287…
Atlético Madrid signed Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. The Nigerian forward agreed to a four-year contract that runs until June 2030. The transfer marked a significant addition to the Spanish club’s squad. Transfer Agreement Finalized Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Atalanta for Lookman’s transfer. The deal included an initial fee of 35 million euros plus…
