Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The earthquake struck at about 7:34am local time on Monday, triggering rescue operations across several cities as authorities searched for people trapped under…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced renewed criticism after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint statement stressing that football should not be controlled by any individual. The three confederations, in a letter issued on Monday, criticised the leadership of world football’s governing body following Infantino’s recently withdrawn proposal to introduce…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to expand investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, network infrastructure and digital entertainment as it marks 25 years of operations in the country. The company disclosed the plans on Sunday at the Y’ello Street Experience held at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 25th…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have held their white wedding ceremony in Lagos. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday, August 8, 2026, marking the latest stage of their wedding celebrations. The white wedding followed their traditional marriage ceremony held on August…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to use digital health, artificial intelligence, data and strategic partnerships to improve healthcare delivery and develop the state’s medical innovation ecosystem. The plan was unveiled during the second day of the Eko Health Convention 2026, held on Friday, August 7, at the Oriental Hotel in…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered Mikano Motors to introduce an auto financing scheme aimed at making new vehicle ownership more accessible to Nigerians. The initiative, tagged “Drive Your Dream Today,” allows eligible customers to make an initial payment of 30 per cent of the vehicle’s cost, while UBA finances…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed the state’s readiness to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival scheduled for October 1 to 15. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Saturday during an inspection of ongoing rehabilitation works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, one of the venues being prepared for the event. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the arrest of four additional suspects in connection with the abduction of students of the state-owned ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, who were rescued by security agencies on Thursday. Abiodun made the disclosure while commissioning a 3.3-kilometre road in the Mowe area of Obafemi Owode Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge. The governor condemned the incident as “barbaric and criminal” and warned that anyone found responsible would face the law. In a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information…
