By Ayomide Otitoju Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege announced his defection in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision followed weeks of consultations with political associates,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has announced that only aspirants who emerge successful in the party’s ongoing primaries for the 2027 general elections will be required to pay nomination fees. Dickson disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday following…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced plans to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo to support health workers responding to the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Tedros made the announcement on Thursday, expressing confidence that the DRC would overcome the outbreak despite growing challenges caused by insecurity in the eastern…
By Ayomide Otitoju Meta has launched paid subscription plans for its flagship social media platforms in a move aimed at reducing its long-standing dependence on advertising revenue. Meta’s Head of Product, Naomi Gleit, announced the development in a video posted on Instagram, revealing that the company is rolling out Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp…
Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar disclosed on Thursday that medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle injury, raising doubts…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, in partnership with Visa, has launched the Visa Signature Card in Nigeria, a premium banking product designed for high-net-worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and frequent international travellers. The card is positioned as part of FirstBank’s expanded premium portfolio, offering global payment access, lifestyle rewards, and exclusive merchant benefits across Visa’s worldwide network….
By Ayomide Otitoju Crystal Palace have won the UEFA Conference League after a 1–0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday’s final in Leipzig, securing the club’s first European trophy in their history. France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal early in the second half, converting a rebound to seal the win and hand outgoing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said that the antecedents and popularity of governorship aspirants in Oyo State will ultimately determine their chances of winning the 2027 election. Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor and senator, stated this while speaking with journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan after Eid-el-Kabir…
By Ayomide Otitoju A two-time former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ashiru, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, secured 86,113 votes to clinch the…
