By Ayomide Otitoju A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo has intervened in the escalating political crisis in the state, issuing a seven-day interim injunction to temporarily halt the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. In a ruling delivered in Port Harcourt, Justice Florence Fiberesima restrained the Speaker of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that thousands of people in northeast Nigeria are facing the threat of catastrophic food shortages for the first time in nearly a decade, as funding cuts exacerbate malnutrition across the region. In Borno State alone, around 15,000 people are at risk, while over…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a compensation of N5 million each for the families of forest guards recently killed at the Old Oyo National Park, alongside scholarships covering university education for their children. The governor made the announcement on Saturday during an on-the-spot assessment of the incident site at Oloka…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken from his home by security forces on Friday, according to his party, a day after elections that were overshadowed by reports of violence, repression and an internet blackout. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said in a post on X that an army helicopter landed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to headline the grand finale of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concerts in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the lineup in a post on its official channels, revealing that Burna Boy…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been discharged from hospital after undergoing medical tests in the capital, Riyadh, with authorities describing the results as reassuring. In a statement carried by state media on Friday, the Royal Court said the 90-year-old monarch “left the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh today after undergoing medical tests that proved…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jameson Irish Whiskey, from the stable of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, creativity and community engagement with the unveiling of a striking upcycled Christmas Tree installation at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, during the yuletide season. The activation marked the official kick-off of the brand’s much-anticipated 12 Days of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on January 12–13, 2026, hosted the physical interviews for applicants to the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, Cohort 2.0, as part of efforts by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, to strengthen Nigeria’s health system through strategic human capital…
By Ayomide Otitoju MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial arm of MTN Nigeria, has expanded its cross-border transfer service, enabling customers to send money to more African countries while enhancing inbound remittance capabilities from major international markets, including the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. With the latest expansion, Nigerian customers can now transfer…
