By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high” at the national level, as the epidemic continues to spread and the death toll rises. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the situation as “deeply worrisome,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that issues bordering on discipline and suspension within a political…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Returning Officer, retired Gen. Jonathan Temlong, announced the result on Friday at the collation centre at the APC Secretariat in Ikeja, saying Hamzat secured…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Damac FC 4-1 on Thursday to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, ending the Portuguese star’s long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia. The victory secured the championship for Al Nassr on the final day of the season, with rivals Al Hilal finishing two points behind…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to achieve universal health coverage as the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) engaged Civil Society Organisations under the Lagos State Civil Society Partnership (LACSOP) on the implementation of the Executive Order mandating enrollment into the State Social Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko. The engagement,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Ijebu-land through its sponsorship of the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival. The company, one of Nigeria’s leading food and beverage manufacturers, said its continued support for the annual cultural celebration reflects its dedication to community…
Donald Trump said he had considered ordering a major new military strike on Iran on Tuesday but held back amid what he described as emerging prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough to end the ongoing conflict. Trump said the proposed attack was halted following appeals from Gulf Arab allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United…
Starbucks Korea has dismissed its chief executive following widespread backlash over a promotional campaign linked to the anniversary of South Korea’s 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The controversy centred on the use of the phrase “Tank Day” to market a series of reusable “Tank tumblers,” released on May 18, the same date as the anniversary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos State. The outreach was carried out under the bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President…