By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of five persons, including a soldier and a local hunter, following an attack at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi…
The United States is seeking stronger action against Iran at the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, urging Tehran to provide detailed information on its enriched uranium stockpile and grant inspectors immediate access to its nuclear facilities. According to a draft resolution seen by AFP on Monday, Washington is calling on Iran…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Air Transport Association has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to hinder the growth and sustainability of local carriers. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi said airlines operating in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday commended Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak linked to neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, saying the country had made significant progress in containing the spread of the virus. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency…
By Ayomide Otitoju Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe corridor, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The NRC confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, saying emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has outlined ongoing reforms in the electricity sector, saying early improvements are already emerging following the implementation of a structured reform strategy anchored on execution discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. Speaking after his swearing-in by the Minister of Power, Tegbe expressed appreciation to President…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has projected Lagos as a leading hub for business, innovation, and economic growth in Africa, describing the state as a gateway to the continent’s economic future and a prime destination for global investment. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at the opening of the third edition of Invest Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. The approval was granted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following a verification and reconciliation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ogun Central Senator and ex-Commissioner for Health, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31…
