By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food supplies to more than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi and Irrua, Edo State, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative. The intervention, held at the Uromi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area, is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility efforts aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Entrepreneur Bidemi Oke has opened up about the emotional pressure and fear that can accompany building a business, saying founders often hide their struggles behind an appearance of confidence. Oke, reflecting on her experience as a founder, said there was a period when she regularly woke up at 3am with her heart…
Pope Leo XIV has called for peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity as he met migrants and refugees in Paris on Saturday, ahead of a major open-air Mass expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The pontiff is on a four-day visit to France, his first official trip to the country and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has marked the 2026 World Pharmacists Day with an awareness walk and free deworming exercise to highlight the role of pharmacists in medicine safety, disease prevention and community health. The event, held on Friday, September 25, at the Lagos State Secretariat Complex, Alausa-Ikeja, brought together pharmacists,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country’s period of sacrifice is nearing an end and that better days lie ahead. Tinubu spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2026. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Independence Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has marked his 60th birthday with a reflection on his life, describing the milestone as an opportunity to renew his commitment to faith, family, service and institution-building. Aig-Imoukhuede, in a message shared on LinkedIn, expressed gratitude to God for life, family, friendships and the opportunity to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israel’s actions and attacking critics including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Iran and several European allies. The speech came as Netanyahu campaigns for re-election ahead of Israel’s October 27 vote. Dozens of delegates walked out of the…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit to the country in 18 years, with artificial intelligence, young Catholics, migration and Europe’s future among the key issues on his agenda. The 71-year-old pontiff, the first American pope and whose paternal grandmother was born in France, landed outside Paris shortly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kenyan President William Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a major African investment, saying it demonstrates what governments, investors and financial institutions on the continent can achieve through collaboration. Ruto made the remarks in a post on his official X account after visiting the refinery in Lagos. “The refinery in…
