The cost of maintaining a healthy diet has risen by 25 per cent in the last five years, leaving nearly one-third of the global population unable to afford nutritious food, according to the United Nations. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in its 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) guidelines for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, setting aside an earlier Federal High Court judgment that nullified the regulations. In a unanimous judgment, the appellate court overturned the May 20 decision of the Federal High Court…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and social welfare with a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was carried out under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the bank’s employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme that enables staff to identify community needs,…
By Ayomide Otitoju An online publisher, Ejike Ofoegbu, was on Monday arraigned before an Amawbia Magistrate Court in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State over allegations of publishing false and defamatory reports against Governor Chukwuma Soludo and members of his family. Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, is accused of…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited, an integrated electro-mechanical solutions company, has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry and educational institutions to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills needed to drive innovation, boost employability and support sustainable economic growth. The company made the call to commemorate the 2026 World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inspected flood-affected communities in the Eti Osa area of the state, assuring residents of immediate relief measures and long-term solutions to address recurring flooding. The governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, and other members…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening social protection programmes and combating gender-based violence through sustained investment, public awareness, and strict enforcement of existing laws. Hamzat made the pledge at the presentation of Who Is She, a book advocating for the protection of the girl…
By Ayomide Otitou Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Mrs. Abiodun as an Amazon, a devoted wife and mother, and…
