By Ayomide Otitoju The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has opened the Royal Rapid Chess Classic 2026 as part of activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary. The tournament commenced on Saturday at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City, Edo State, with 126 players from across the country participating in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has maintained that states and local governments are owed about ₦9 trillion in Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends, following the Presidency’s rejection of his claim that the Federal Government is withholding the funds. The dispute followed Makinde’s remarks at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement held at…
Kenyan authorities have confirmed an eighth Ebola case in the country, raising concerns over the spread of the virus following an outbreak linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Health Ministry Director Patrick Amoth disclosed the latest case during an interview with Citizen TV on Sunday, saying the patient was a 49-year-old man who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State’s healthcare system is facing mounting pressure from its growing population and the shortage of medical professionals, despite continued government investments in hospital infrastructure, equipment and workforce development. The state’s expanding economy and growing opportunities continue to attract people from across Nigeria, other African countries and beyond, increasing demand for essential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has commissioned a 1-megawatt (MW) solar mini-grid with a 2.4-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage system in Tallasse, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, ending a 17-year electricity blackout in the community. The project, delivered through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in partnership with the Gombe State Government and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the state government’s support for the successful hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), a continental women’s golf championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 2 to 7. The biennial tournament, which will take place at the IBB International Golf and Country…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa must sustain investment in women’s football to build on the momentum generated by the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), strengthen the sport’s structures and create more opportunities for young female players. The tournament, held in Rabat, Casablanca and Fez, Morocco, highlighted the growing popularity of women’s football and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the state government’s support for the successful hosting of the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Sunday while receiving a CAF delegation led by the Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has urged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt digital solutions, strengthen financial management practices and embrace structured business models to improve competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth. The call was made at the third edition of the bank’s SME Quarterly Business Forum, held recently in Lagos under the theme,…
