…officials. He alleged that the woman, described as a pharmacist who was in Abuja for a conference, had accompanied her elder sister, said to have been Abacha’s girlfriend, to Aso Rock earlier that night. “At approximately 2.40 am, shortly after Gen. Useni left, Abacha’s girlfriend, an Igbo lady (name withheld), arrived…

…equityJYP Entertainment10. Suga / Min Yoongi ($30 million)Suga of BTS attends the press conference for BTS's New Album 'LOVE YOURSELF: Her' release at Lotte Hotel Seoul on September 18, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: THE FACT/ImazinsImagesFull name: Min YoongiStage name: Suga (solo alias: Agust D)Date of birth: Mar…

…a decisive role in determining successful bidders. Speaking at the 2025 Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said the commission’s evaluation process was designed to ensure petroleum assets were awarded to companies capabl…

…fishing when the tragedy unfolded, Delaware County Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer said at a news conference on Monday, July 20. At some point, one adult went into the water to swim and began struggling, prompting two other adults to dive in to try to save them. After the pair also began to struggle, another two adults went in…

…Board, Renaissance Africa Energy and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation at the NCDMB Conference Hall in Yenagoa. Jonathan said his experience as a scientist, governor, vice president and president gave him a unique perspective on the challenges facing the region. He recalled that as vice president, he personally led nego…

…an 18-hole championship golf course, a luxury hotel with over 100 rooms, a 600-seat conference centre, boat regatta, beautifully landscaped gardens, club houses, children’s playgrounds, lawn tennis, and basketball courts, alongside other world-class recreational facilities. Speaking on the Attakwu Tourism Project, Dame…

…calm and gracious. Delivering the sermon, the President of the Ogun Baptist Conference and Chairman of the Management Committee of the Government House Chapel, Rev. Oyewale Oyeniyi, reminded the congregation that the essence of life is to worship God and serve humanity. He urged Mrs Abiodun to remain committed to God a…

…myself and ask to speak with the teacher.A receptionist asked me to wait in a small conference room with pale walls and a round table. I folded my hands in front of me and tried to steady my breathing.When the door opened, the moment he walked into the room, my stomach dropped.I knew that face.>Older, grayer, and more…

…the Convener, Igho Akeregha presented an address on the state of the nation at a press conference while it expressed grave concern at developments that have continued to negatively impact Nigeria’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. The General Assembly acknowledged that Nigeria’s external reserves have grown to abo…

…across Africa who participated in the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), held in Accra, Ghana. The three-day conference, organised by the Women in Politics Forum (WIPF) with the support of UN Women West and Central Africa Regional Office and the…

…Business VisaThis type of visa allows foreigners to attend business meetings, conferences, events, and engage in other business-related activities in Ghana.The cost of a business visa is $260 (N358,369).Ghana: Transit VisaA transit visa allows travellers to pass through Ghana while waiting for a connecting flight to an…

…and public infrastructure.Founding President Calls for Political ToleranceAt a press conference preceding the planned march, YOTSI Founding President, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, said the political situation in Enugu State should alarm all those who value democratic governance. Iyere said:"No government should create condit…

…relief for households facing high food, transport and living costs. Speaking at a ‘ conference organised by BusinessDay newspaper, in Lagos, yesterday, Oyedele said the government would assess “shared prosperity” using three measures – reductions in multidimensional poverty, increases in real income per capita, and low…

…by a single country, China’s President Xi Jinping said Friday at a major technology conference in Shanghai, urging international cooperation on its development. Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful US offerings and attracting global users with lower costs. But how to govern the sector has become a key…

…Pathways for Oil and Gas’, during a panel session at the 25th NOG Energy Week Conference and Exhibition held recently in Lagos. He said technology had become the defining force shaping the future of the global energy industry, adding that manufacturing had evolved from being labour-intensive to technology-driven throug…

…Oodua, Chief Isiaka Olagunju, SAN, disclosed while speaking to newsmen during a press conference on Thursday, at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Olagunju said the association was demanding for the adoption of the National Identification Number, the use of registered members’ p…

…shortly before her death.Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday, July 16, during a press conference in Abuja convened to provide updates on road projects recently approved by President Bola Tinubu.The minister described the deceased as "like a daughter," saying she had worked with him for three years and was a staff mem…

…to have a combined market value of about £160 million.Speaking at his first press conference as Chelsea manager earlier this week, Alonso outlined the standards he expects from his squad. He said: "For sure we want to be active, we want to be brave, we want to play good football, we want to compete well, but above that…

…in Uburu, Ebonyi State, insisting that he suspects no foul play. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister described the deceased as “like a daughter” and appealed to Nigerians not to politicise the incident while investigations continue. “Habila was “like a daughter” – Umahi says Umahi said…

…taking place at a critical period as African countries prepared for the forthcoming ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries. He noted that the decisions reached in Abuja would help shape the future of the union and strengthen Africa’s common position on telecommunications and digital policy issues. “The decisions and the d…

…cure for its economic troubles. The verdict was delivered on Thursday at a high-level conference on “Forty Years of Structural Adjustment Programme SAP in Nigeria: History, Impact and the Way Forward,” held in Abuja. The brainstorming session was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (C…

…too many crosses and way too many chances so we tried to help.” Asked later at a press conference whether he believed he got his tactics wrong, former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Tuchel replied: “No, I believe that’s just the nature of the game. “As soon as you lose, you get criticized. It’s just what it is.…

…the association in several capacities, including as chair of the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference Planning Committee. Omorogbe mentioned that Badejo-Okusanya possessed the experience, courage and temperament required to lead the association at a critical period for both the legal profession and the country. “She unde…

…High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) Conference in Abuja, EFCC Chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, said effective implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 requires targeted, risk-based measures rather than blanket regulation of non-prof…

…describing the Oron Marine Jetty as one of the strategic projects that will support conference tourism, leisure travel and coastal commerce.