Author: David Great

Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has stepped down as Chairman and Director of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025. The announcement was made in an official statement on Friday by the Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. According to the statement, Dangote is retiring from the board to devote greater attention to the $20 billion refinery, petrochemicals, fertiliser, and government relations operations, as part of efforts to advance the group’s five-year growth strategy. “The board of Dangote Cement has, therefore, announced the appointment of an independent non-executive director, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, as the new Chairman…

Two members of the Edo State House of Assembly, previously elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers, Eugene Inegbeboh, representing Igueben Constituency, and Andrew Uzamere, representing Ovia II Constituency, announced their defection on Friday. Their exit further weakens the PDP’s presence in the House, shrinking its seats from 15 at inception of the ninth assembly to just four. The APC now holds a commanding majority with 20 members. Receiving the defectors at the APC state secretariat in Benin, the State Chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe,…

The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, has officially commenced the admission process for its 12th Regular Course Degree Programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. In a press statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Ekpere Fidelis Ezeugwu, the Academy announced that the online application portal will be open from July 28, 2025, to September 8, 2025, offering prospective candidates a six-week period to submit their applications. To be eligible, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN). They are required to have a 2025 JAMB result with a minimum score of 180, and…

Olivea Lawson, a young Nigerian visual artist popularly known as Holiveah, has launched an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon. The Paint-A-Thon, which commenced on July 21, 2025, is set to run non-stop until July 27, drawing significant attention from art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and supporters across Nigeria and beyond. Olivea Lawson, who hails from Bonny Island in Rivers State, is not only showcasing her talent but also making a powerful statement about empowerment through the arts. “This is about empowering youth, especially women, and showing that with talent and consistency, we can…

Wrexham AFC have reportedly made a bold move to sign former Manchester United and Denmark international Christian Eriksen, according to a new report by the Daily Mail. The Championship newcomers, backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are looking to bolster their midfield ahead of the 2025/26 season. Despite already securing the signings of two midfielders this summer—including Lewis O’Brien—manager Phil Parkinson believes the squad still needs more reinforcements to survive the rigours of England’s second-tier league. Now, Wrexham have turned their attention to Eriksen, 33, who recently parted ways with Manchester United. His agent, Martin Schoots, confirmed…

The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, on Friday, July 25, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, at his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. President Barrow was received upon arrival in Katsina by the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, and members of the Buhari family. In his tribute, Barrow described the late Buhari as “a pillar of democracy and a steadfast supporter of The Gambia.” He continued, “President Buhari stood by us and the Gambian people to ensure that our democratic mandate was fully respected and…

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, also known as Eko DisCo, has announced a planned 25-day blackout across parts of Lagos State. In a statement shared via its official X account on Friday, the power distribution company disclosed that the blackout would begin on Monday, July 28, and run through Thursday, August 21, 2025, with outages expected daily between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. According to the notice, the scheduled outage is necessary to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, to conduct maintenance on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330 kV line. “EKEDC has announced a daily planned power outage from Monday,…

Osarodion Ogie, the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has denied reports suggesting he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Friday through his aide, Blessing Agbo, Ogie dismissed the online claims as false and malicious. He stressed that he never held any meeting or discussion with APC stakeholders and reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP. Ogie, a former Secretary to the Edo State Government, described the rumour as a calculated attempt by political mischief-makers, whom he accused of colluding with INEC and the judiciary…

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has officially distanced itself from former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, stating emphatically that he is not a member of the party and has no authority to represent it in any capacity. This declaration was made on Friday in Kaduna by Inuwa Idris, the party’s Zonal Secretary for the North-West, during a press briefing. According to Idris, “It has come to our attention that Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i has taken it upon himself to appear in various fora, including policy dialogues, stakeholder engagements, and even private strategy meetings purporting to speak on behalf of the Social…

Liverpool are poised to make a British record bid for Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. (Mail+ – subscription required) But Saudi side Al-Hilal are also currently preparing a bid, understood to be more than £130m, for Isak after he was omitted from Newcastle’s squad for their pre-season tour of Singapore. (Talksport) Chelsea and Manchester United have ruled out a move for Isak, with the latter having already spent big on Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 26, and Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo, 25. (Mail) Bayern Munich are set to bid again for Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz. The Merseyside…