By Ayomide Otitoju The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) marked three decades of advocacy in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, C.O.P.E’s longstanding lead sponsor. Emeritus Professor Osato…
Britain’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on Sunday defended plans to overhaul the country’s asylum system, insisting that irregular migration is “tearing our country apart” and must be addressed. The proposed measures, modelled on Denmark’s strict asylum policies, aim to curb the flow of migrants crossing from northern France to England in small boats—a surge that…
India on Monday announced it had signed a “significant” agreement for the United States to supply nearly 10 percent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, as the country moves to diversify its energy sources. The deal comes amid strained relations between Washington and New Delhi after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Indian goods…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has disrupted a major arms supply network allegedly linked to attacks in Plateau State and surrounding areas, arresting a suspected arms manufacturer and dealer. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency said the suspect was involved in producing and distributing weapons and ammunition…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School to enhance access to digital education and practical skill development for millions of young people across the country. The agreement was formalised in Dubai by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, who leads…
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says its three-year campaign to expand access to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in low-income countries has prevented an estimated 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths.In a statement marking World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the organisation said that 86 million girls are now protected against HPV—the leading cause of cervical cancer—following a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Samuel Anyanwu has condemned the party’s recent national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the exercise as “a jamboree” and insisting it lacked legitimacy. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channels Television just hours after his suspension, Anyanwu argued that the convention was fundamentally flawed, noting that…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed that his government has finalised a $4.3 billion agreement with Swedish defence manufacturer Saab for the purchase of 17 Gripen fighter jets, marking one of the country’s largest military acquisitions in recent years. While Bogotá first disclosed plans in April to procure aircraft from Saab, it did not previously…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on Sunday after the Super Eagles fell 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African play-offs final. The tense encounter in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1–1 after regular and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout in which…
