By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Legislative Affairs, Aniekan Uko, has resigned from his position, citing plans to pursue new political ambitions. Uko, a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly who represented the Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, confirmed his resignation in a letter addressed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State, saying there is no evidence of widespread transmission at present. In a statement by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council, directing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, to hand over to their designated successors.The directive was contained in a memo issued…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged state governors across Nigeria to strengthen and empower their Internal Revenue Services to boost internally generated revenue (IGR) for sustainable development. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while receiving members of the Joint Revenue Board at Lagos House, Marina, during a courtesy visit to…
By Ayomide Otitoju With 50 days remaining to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026, organisers and partners are ramping up efforts to provide premium access to one of football’s most anticipated global tournaments.On Location, FIFA’s appointed official hospitality provider, has confirmed the appointment of Integral as the exclusive sales agent for its hospitality…
By Ayomide Otitoju A branding and communications expert, Ememobong Udofot E., has cautioned businesses against equating visibility with growth, describing the assumption as a costly misconception that can undermine long-term success.In an analysis titled “The Visibility Trap,” Udofot argued that while visibility enhances market presence through campaigns, partnerships, and media exposure, it does not automatically…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the killing of several terrorists following precision air strikes on the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest in Nigeria’s North-East region. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the operation was carried out after sustained pressure on terrorist elements,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV is set to begin the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly outspoken stance on human rights is expected to draw close attention in one of the continent’s most tightly controlled states. The US-born pontiff arrives after a three-day…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 20. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, noting that candidates can now access their results through the…
