By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress has fixed ₦60 million as the total cost for aspirants seeking to contest its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party’s timetable and schedule of fees released on Tuesday, presidential aspirants will pay ₦20 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦40…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has secured three major industry recognitions, reinforcing its position in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector and highlighting the growing influence of its flagship dairy brand, Cowbell. At the Industry Awards, Promasidor Nigeria was named “Outstanding Dairy Company of the Year,” while Cowbell emerged as “Dairy Brand of the Year.” The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total cargo throughput across the nation’s ports rising to 32.38 million metric tons amid increased trade activity and ongoing port reforms. Data released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) showed that Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mosquitoes remain the deadliest animals to humans, responsible for an estimated 760,000 deaths annually through the spread of diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika, according to researchers and global health experts. Despite their size, mosquitoes account for about 17 per cent of infectious diseases worldwide, far surpassing threats…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday insisted he would continue governing despite mounting calls from Labour ministers and lawmakers for his resignation following the party’s poor local election performance. Addressing cabinet ministers during a high-level meeting, Starmer said Labour’s internal process for challenging a leader had not been triggered and stressed that his government…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms in health financing, workforce development, and infrastructure, saying mandatory health insurance and stronger public-private partnerships will anchor efforts to close an estimated N100 billion gap in healthcare funding. Speaking at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja on Tuesday, Commissioner for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area following his conviction in the United States for tax fraud and money laundering. In a statement on Monday, Governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed said the decision followed the receipt…
By Ayomide Otitoju World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that “our work is not over” in containing hantavirus, following evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak. The MV Hondius has drawn international concern after three passengers died from the rare virus, which currently has no vaccine or…
Mexico has cancelled a proposal to shorten its school year ahead of the 2026 World Cup following widespread criticism from parents, think tanks, and local authorities, the government said on Monday. Education Secretary Mario Delgado had announced on Friday that the school year would end about 40 days early, on June 5, citing extreme heat…
