By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc has completed its purchase of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) from KCB Group Plc, following receipt of all regulatory approvals, the two lenders announced on Monday. NBK now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank. The deal, initiated in March 2024, marks a key milestone in Access…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats star Harrysong has called on the federal government to implement robust systems to protect artists’ intellectual property and curb rampant music piracy, which he described as a major threat to the country’s creative economy. The singer made the appeal on Thursday during the Youth Forum segment of Channels Television’s special…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunization strategies to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. The paper, released in the Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), outlines WHO’s official recommendations for the use of two immunization…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments worldwide to impose an urgent ban on all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products—including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs, and e-cigarettes—in a bid to shield young people from addiction and preventable disease. The appeal was issued on Thursday alongside the release of a new WHO…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Ekiti, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Osun. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of…
By Ayomide Otitoju British comedian and media personality Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Friday to five sexual offence charges, including rape, during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 49-year-old, known for his provocative comedy and more recently for his turn as a social media influencer, faces allegations spanning from 1999 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Real Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of England international Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a contract that runs until 2031, the Spanish club announced on Friday. The 26-year-old right-back joins the reigning La Liga champions ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, with Real Madrid paying a transfer fee to secure…
By Ayomide Otitoju Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the political crisis that engulfed the state, describing the President’s involvement as timely and stabilizing. Speaking at a May 29 gathering organized by his supporters under the Simplified Movement at their secretariat…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday marked the second anniversary of his administration with a national address, outlining key achievements, reaffirming the government’s economic and social reform agenda, and acknowledging the resilience of Nigerians amid ongoing challenges. In a speech delivered to commemorate the anniversary of his swearing-in on May 29, 2023,…
