By Ayomide Otitoju The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of former governor Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. The suspension, effective immediately, follows a resolution by the Ilesa East Local Government Executive Committee, which called for disciplinary measures to address actions they say undermine party unity. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that an estimated 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023, marking the highest number since global TB tracking began in 1995. This figure, up from 7.5 million cases in 2022, places TB once again as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, overtaking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers to end fuel importation, stating that his refinery is poised to meet the country’s fuel demands and eliminate persistent fuel queues. Addressing State House reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Dangote expressed…
By Ayomide Otitoju OPay, a prominent player in Nigeria’s fintech industry, has been awarded ‘Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year’ at the 12th Annual Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Awards, celebrating its commitment to innovation and secure digital payments. In a statement on Monday, OPay described the award as recognition of its focus…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol pump prices to ₦1,025 per litre across its Lagos outlets, up from ₦998, marking a ₦28 rise within just three weeks. Channels Television reported the price hike on Tuesday, with visits to six NNPCL retail stations revealing that some outlets were out…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant move, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) for the first time to assist countries facing outbreaks of mpox. This initiative aims to enhance the response to health emergencies and foster collaboration among nations and health emergency networks. Established in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives from the Enugu State Police Command’s Unity Division successfully thwarted a suspected kidnapping attempt on October 28, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m. near the Neke-Uno area of the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road. Following an intense exchange of gunfire, the suspects fled the scene, leaving behind one AK-47 rifle, two magazines containing a total…
Barcelona and Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed her second consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, following an extraordinary season in which she led her club to an unprecedented continental quadruple and helped Spain secure the Nations League title. The 26-year-old midfielder now stands alongside teammate Alexia Putellas as the only women to win the Ballon d’Or…
Manchester United has dismissed manager Erik ten Hag, the club confirmed Monday, with the team languishing in 14th place after nine Premier League games. United announced former club icon Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim head coach while a search for a permanent manager is underway. “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United…
