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By Peter Omopo  24th August 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a multi-billion-naira leather processing and manufacturing hub in Mushin, with a projection to create 10,000 direct jobs and position Lagos as West Africa’s leather capital. The facility, named after Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was commissioned on Saturday during her three-day official visit to the state. According to a statement by the governor’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, the hub is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery capable of mass-producing shoes, belts, bags, packaging materials, and other leather goods. Sanwo-Olu said the project would generate more than $250 million…

By Peter Omopo – 23rd August 2025 Sri Lanka’s former president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was rushed to the intensive care unit of Colombo National Hospital on Saturday after suffering acute dehydration, a day after being remanded in custody over corruption charges. Hospital deputy director-general, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, confirmed that the 76-year-old leader—who has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure—required close monitoring. “He has to be closely observed and treated for acute dehydration to prevent serious complications,” Bellana said, though noting that his condition was currently stable. Prison authorities explained that Wickremesinghe was transferred because the prison medical facility lacked…

23rd August 2025 By Peter Omopo The late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, once declared that his throne held greater authority than that of the Alaafin of Oyo, even adding that the Oba of Benin ranked above the Alaafin in historical hierarchy. In a resurfaced video that went viral on Thursday, the revered monarch, who reigned until his passing in 2015, could be seen addressing his subjects and visitors in the Ife palace. He cited colonial records and historical documents to support his claims. Oba Sijuwade pointed to a 1903 Federal Government Gazette and the testimony of then-Governor Sir…

23rd August 2025 By Peter Omopo Four Nigerian businessmen — Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Mike Adenuga, and Femi Otedola — have secured spots on the latest Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, underscoring their influence in Africa’s wealth landscape. According to the ranking released on Saturday, Dangote leads the pack with a net worth of $24.4 billion, placing him at 88th globally and reaffirming his status as Africa’s richest man. He is followed by BUA Group chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu, worth $7.2 billion at 516th position, Globacom and Conoil founder Mike Adenuga at $6.3 billion and 592nd place, and Geregu Power Plc chairman…

By Peter Omopo  Guinea’s ruling military junta has suspended three major political parties, including the party of former President Alpha Condé, just weeks before a national referendum on constitutional reforms. According to an order obtained by AFP on Saturday, the suspension will last three months and coincides with preparations for the September 21 referendum aimed at revising the country’s constitution. The decision comes as opposition parties and civil society groups prepare to stage demonstrations beginning September 5. The protests are intended to denounce what they describe as a bid by junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, to consolidate power. The suspension…

23rd August 2025 By Peter Omopo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed direct revenue collection at the cargo terminals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, after a 15-year break. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, via the agency’s official X account. According to the statement, officials from FAAN’s Directorate of Cargo Development and Services have now been deployed to the cargo release points at the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) warehouses to oversee real-time collection…

23rd August 2025 By Peter Omopo Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has been honoured with the First Lady of the Year (Health-Care and Child Support) award at the 2025 Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine. The award ceremony, held in Abuja on Friday night, followed an open nomination and nationwide public voting process that attracted thousands of responses from citizens and humanitarian observers across the country. Organised by the Humanitarian Achievement and Outreach Foundation, the recognition celebrates Dr Soludo’s leadership and impact through her flagship programme, “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo.” The initiative promotes community health awareness, maternal and…

23rd August 2025 By Peter Omopo  The Japanese government has designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the official hometown for Nigerians, unveiling the partnership on Thursday at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The initiative introduces a special visa scheme to attract skilled workers, students, and professionals from Nigeria, further strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Located about 70km from Tokyo, Kisarazu is accessible via the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a 23.7 km bridge-and-tunnel route, making it a convenient base for Nigerians relocating to Japan. The designation builds on Nigeria’s earlier ties with the city, as…

By Peter Omopo  23rd August 2025 A community leader in Plateau State, Simon Takbang, has recounted how bandits launched a deadly attack on villages in Chakfem Chiefdom, Mangu Local Government Area, killing 12 people and displacing thousands of residents. Speaking at a press conference in Jos on Friday, Takbang, who leads the Chakfem Youth Movement, said the attack occurred on Monday when more than 1,000 armed bandits invaded several communities, including Manden, Tim, Mhidihin, Jibin, Jiblang, Koppang, and Jilem. “They set houses ablaze, destroyed properties, rustled animals, and killed 12 people, including women and children,” he said. Among the victims…

By Peter Omopo  23rd August 2025 The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned its members against attacking Governor Biodun Oyebanji, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those found culpable. The warning followed allegations by the governor that some party members were behind a plot to sponsor coordinated media attacks against him. In a statement issued on Friday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, revealed that more than 150 individuals, including national-level social media influencers, had allegedly been paid to launch the campaign beginning next week. Oyebode said the plan involved discrediting the…