Jorrel Hato’s name is climbing rapidly up the wishlist of Europe’s elite, and it’s no wonder. At just 19, the Ajax defender is showcasing the kind of maturity and positional intelligence that belies his age, standing tall in Francesco Farioli’s vibrant Ajax side. Comfortable at left-back but equally adept in central defence, Hato’s versatility is …
Spice 360 Appoints Biodun Adefila New Managing Director, Ade-Onojobi Creative Director
Spice 360, one of Nigeria’s foremost integrated marketing communications agencies, has announced the appointments of Biodun Adefila and Rotimi Ade-Onojobi as Managing Director and Creative Director respectively. The appointments which take immediate effect, were conveyed through a letter signed by the Board of Directors of the agency. According to the leadership of the board, the …
Odunowo: Defending Democracy With Facts, Not Fears: A Response To ‘Tinubu’s Grand Chessboard’
Otunba Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo is the National Chairman, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu Support Group (AATSG), one of the major campaign groups that worked for the enthronement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 election. In this piece for Sunday Independent, Odunowo responds to another viral piece by Sanusi Muhammad, titled ‘Tinubu’s Grand Chessboard: The Ruthless …
Maria Ntumba And The Art Of Choosing Collaborations: A Strategy In Service Of Trust
Maria Ntumba isn’t your average influencer. In a world where partnerships can sometimes feel like a free-for-all, this young creator stands out by treating every collaboration as a carefully crafted choice. Known for her authenticity and tight-knit bond with her followers, Maria opens up about the thoughtful process behind her brand deals—a process rooted in …
Two Ex-Convicts Sentenced To Death For Robbery, Kidnapping In Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two ex-convicts, Onileowo Rotimi and Adetola Ayodele, both aged 42, to death by hanging for armed robbery and kidnapping. The duo were convicted on a three-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping. In addition to the death sentence for …
Large Nigerian Companies Lead In Loan Defaults – CBN Q1 2025 Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed concern over a sharp increase in loan defaults by large private companies and Other Financial Corporations (OFCs), signaling growing risks in the upper segment of the credit market. In its Credit Conditions Survey for Q1 2025, the CBN reported negative default index scores …
ECOWAS Backs Guinea’s Return To Democracy
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent a technical team to Guinea to support the country’s transition back to constitutional rule. This was announced in a statement on Monday by ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Touray. The mission reflects ECOWAS’s ongoing commitment to promoting political stability and …
Bode George: PDP Won’t Support Atiku In 2027
Former Deputy National Chairman (South-West) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has vowed that the party will not repeat what he called a major mistake—giving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar the 2023 presidential ticket. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, George said …
8 Kwara Tescom Applicants Disqualified After Failing Drug Test
At least eight out of the 1,800 candidates shortlisted for teaching positions with the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) have tested positive for banned substances, thereby losing their chances in the highly competitive recruitment process. TESCOM Chairman, Bello Taoheed Abubakar, revealed this in a statement on Monday, April …
PDP Governors Reject Merger Talks for 2027
Governors elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have dismissed rumors of a potential party merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. They also expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, particularly in Borno, Katsina, and Edo States. At a meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the PDP Governors’ …