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Transcorp Hotels Plc (“Transcorp Hotels” or “the Company”), the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), has announced the appointment of Awele Elumelu as chair of the company, effective 1 January 2026. Mrs Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of current Chair, Emmanuel N. Nnorom. Mrs Elumelu brings exceptional leadership experience across healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy. She is the chair of Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO), Nigeria’s leading health insurance provider, and Avon Medical Practice, a fast-growing network of hospitals and clinics. She also chairs Heirs Insurance Brokers and is a founding Director of Heirs Holdings Limited. She…

Nigeria stands to gain immensely if IMILI is properly set up and professionally managed. It will promote the country internationally, support job creation, attract global partnerships and serve as a centre for research, training and policy development across Africa. Already, IMILI has been recognised for its capacity to train thousands of educators, journalists, researchers, government agencies, women and youth leaders in digital literacy, critical thinking, environmental communication and responsible media creation. A decade-and-a-half ago, a global historic event took place in Bangkok, the picturesque capital city of Thailand. UNESCO convened an Expert Meeting on “Towards Media and Information Literacy Indicators,”…

Actress Doris Ogala has issued a formal legal demand to the founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Chris Okafor, giving the cleric 21 days to pay ₦1 billion or face legal action over what her lawyers describe as a botched marriage claim following the end of an alleged nine-year relationship. The demand comes days after Mr Okafor married another woman, despite Ms Ogala’s earlier public claims that the pastor had promised to marry her.  Acting through her lawyer, Nzeakor Atulomah of Synergy Law Partners, the actress is seeking what she describes as aggravated and general damages for…

Every Africa Cup of Nations throws up fresh faces and breakout stars, but history has repeatedly shown that tournaments are often decided by those who have seen it all before. The noise, the pressure, the unforgiving margins, AFCON is rarely won by talent alone. It is won by nerve, timing, leadership, and an intimate understanding of moments that turn tournaments on their head. As Morocco 2025 approaches, a quiet but compelling subplot is taking shape beneath the usual conversations around youth and transition. Across the continent, a group of battle-hardened veterans, men well past their physical peak, but rich in…

A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the release of the 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel from Burkina Faso. In a post via his verified X handle on Thursday, Sani said Africans should not be pawns of neocolonialists and imperialists. DAILY POST reports that Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel. Reacting, the former lawmaker said, “The release of the Nigerian Airforce men held by the Ibrahim Traore led military junta is commendable. Our Foreign Affairs Minister’s diplomatic shuttle bears fruit. “As Africans, we need to constantly remind ourselves that we are brothers…

Abba Moro, the senator representing Benue South and leader of the Senate minority, has reiterated his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he has no intention of leaving the party. Moro made the declaration on Wednesday during a consultative session with the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) chaired by Kabiru Turaki. The opposition party has experienced a series of defections since the start of the year, but Moro insisted that he and other committed members would not abandon the PDP due to pressure or political intimidation. “I want to inform you, Mr chairman, that many of us here…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced plans to arraign five herbalists arrested at different shrines in Lagos and Osun states over the alleged possession of counterfeit foreign currencies totalling about $3.4 million and €280,000. In a statement released on Wednesday via its official Facebook page, the anti-graft agency said the arrests followed a petition alleging that the suspects defrauded a victim, identified as Halima Sanni, of N26 million. According to the EFCC, the suspects allegedly specialised in deceiving members of the public by presenting themselves as spiritual healers capable of offering cleansing rituals and supernatural solutions to…

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has tipped Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay to be the next greatest artists of the genre after him, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, who are currently regarded as the “Big 3.” He made the prediction while responding to a question from the host during his recent livestream with streamer Carter Efe. “Asake, Omah Lay and Rema are the next GOATs of Afrobeats,” he said. Davido also revealed during the interview that his dream collaboration is with billionaire singer Rihanna, as well as Kehlani. “I would love do a song with Rihanna, I think me…

FIFA have confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million. The 48 participating nations will share from a $655million pot. The country that emerges as champions will be awarded $50million – the biggest payout ever. The losing finalists will receive $33million, while the third and fourth-placed teams will be paid $29million and $27million, respectively. Teams that finish between fifth and eighth place will earn $19million each. The countries eliminated in the last 16 will receive $15million, while those that crash out in the group stages will get $9million. Every team that qualified will…

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday said security remained the top priority of his administration, assuring residents that his government was committed to protecting lives and property across the state. Aiyedatiwa stated this while addressing residents of Ose, Owo and Akure North Local Government Areas during a tour of the councils. He said, “Our administration puts security at the top of OUR EASE agenda. Security agencies remain on high alert to protect all our communities. We will not leave you alone and allow something bad to happen to you. “Criminal activities along border communities will not be tolerated.”…