At least eight people have died and four remain missing after a flash flood swept through a campsite in Inner Mongolia, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. According to Xinhua, 13 people were camping in Urat Rear Banner when the flood struck around 10 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Saturday. One survivor was rescued,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday joined other Nigerians in celebrating former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on his 84th birthday. Jonathan, who visited Babangida at his Hilltop residence in Minna, described the former leader as a nationalist and one of Nigeria’s most outstanding statesmen. “We thank God that since…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) “dead” in the state following the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) victories in Saturday’s by-elections. Speaking at a victory celebration in Nanka on Sunday, Soludo said the results proved that neither LP nor ADC had…
By Ayomide Otitoju The third week of Big Brother Naija Season 10, tagged “10/10”, delivered a whirlwind of drama, heated confrontations, surprise exits, and game-altering immunity twists, intensifying the competition in the aftermath of the second eviction. From the sudden exits of Danboski and Ibifubara to Sabrina’s unexpected medical withdrawal, the week combined heartbreak with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc on Friday, August 15, 2025, celebrated its 35th anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, marked by pomp and elegance, featured the recognition of pioneer customers and long-serving staff members who have contributed significantly to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed he would not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes meeting in Alaska, insisting that Ukraine’s fate would be part of any agreement. Putin is scheduled to arrive in Alaska on Friday in his first visit to a Western country since…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the death of a 300-level Mechanical Engineering student during a prohibited sign-out ceremony on Wednesday. In a statement issued Thursday, Registrar Olayinka Balogun identified the victim as Babalola Marvelous Olanrewaju, who was shot during a gathering at the Ultramodern Wazo…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a high-level meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema at State House, Lusaka. President Hichilema acknowledged the country’s current shortfall in power generation and transmission, stressing the need for greater investment following recent open access reforms. He also identified…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says about 67 percent of inmates in the country’s correctional facilities are awaiting trial, with nearly three-quarters being state offenders. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television Thursday, Tunji-Ojo called for stronger collaboration between federal and state governments to improve correctional services. “Two-thirds are state offenders, but…
