By Ayomide Otitoju A new Review of African Inland Fisheries has called for urgent investment in restoring aquatic habitats and integrating fisheries into broader water resource management to safeguard the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The report underscores the sector’s role beyond nutrition, highlighting its contributions to resilience, income diversification, and social cohesion. It…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Friday to advance Nigeria’s global aspirations during the ongoing 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA80). The talks, held at UN headquarters, focused on Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council, as well as cooperation on…
Senegalese authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for journalist Madiambal Diagne after he defied a travel ban and left the country, the Interior Ministry announced late Friday. Diagne, editor of Le Quotidien and head of Avenir Communication media group, is known for his criticism of the government. He had recently been summoned in connection…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economy has “turned the corner,” attributing the improvement to reforms introduced by his administration over the past two years. He assured Nigerians that they would soon enjoy the benefits of the economic measures and expressed gratitude for their patience and support. The President made the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food beverage company, has secured three prestigious accolades at the 2025 Edge Awards, formerly known as the Marketing Edge Awards, underscoring its commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer trust. The company’s award-winning brands and corporate identity include: Outstanding Carbonated Soft Drink Brand of the Year –…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board, the state government announced on Friday. A statement from the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, said the governor directed that the board’s functions will now be managed by the Office of the Accountant General….
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday rejected accusations that his country is committing genocide in Gaza or using starvation as a tactic, insisting that Israel is providing food to the territory’s residents. “Those who peddle the blood libels of genocide against Israel are no better than those who peddled the blood libels against Jews…
By Ayomide Otitoju The newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called on President Bola Tinubu to approve the creation of Ibadan State, describing it as a long-standing desire of the people. Speaking during his coronation at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Friday, Oba Ladoja, who also celebrated his 81st birthday a day…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will pay a state visit to the Vatican next month for their first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. “Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the Holy See in late October 2025,” the palace said in a statement. The…
