By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending by four weeks the deadline for the implementation of its outstanding demands and warning that it may embark on a nationwide strike if the issues remain unresolved. The decision was reached during the association’s Extraordinary…
Canada secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday to book a place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country’s history, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Stephen Eustaquio. With both teams making their maiden appearance in the World Cup knockout rounds, the contest…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the party remains open to coalition talks with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing optimism that any eventual alliance would endorse the NDC’s candidates. Dickson made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the worsening effects of global warming to human greed, selfishness and reckless exploitation of the environment, warning that such practices continue to destabilise the natural balance of the ecosystem. Obasanjo made the remarks in Kano State at an event held in honour of former President of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The curfew, initially imposed for 16 hours and later extended by an additional day, was introduced as part of efforts to strengthen security and support…
African football has enjoyed a historic FIFA World Cup campaign, with nine of the continent’s 10 representatives advancing to the knockout stage of the expanded 48-team tournament, underlining the growing strength of the game across Africa. Cape Verde have emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprises, booking a last-32 clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina…
The United Nations has estimated that nearly seven million people could be affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, leaving at least 920 people dead and tens of thousands missing. In a statement issued on Saturday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said an assessment of available population and damage data…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his condolences to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, following the death of his mother, Alhaja Sidikat Abake Basiru. Alhaja Basiru passed away in the early hours of Sunday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reward seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates with a total of ₦35 million for their exceptional academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise. Under the initiative, each of the seven beneficiaries, selected through a transparent, merit-based process coordinated by JAMB,…
