By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State has emerged as Nigeria’s leading sub-national investor in education, with the state allocating 46.9 per cent of its ₦757 billion 2026 budget to the sector, a move described as evidence of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s long-term development vision. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, disclosed this in a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about pursuing peace, as he held separate talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as the final stages of his efforts to end the war. Trump, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, Chris Okafor, has issued a public apology to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala following weeks of controversy surrounding allegations of an unfulfilled marriage promise and related claims. The dispute, which played out largely on social media and included exchanges of legal threats, escalated…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, over an attempted export of cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets destined for the United Kingdom. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the arrests followed the seizure…
By Ayomide Otitoju Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday agreed to an immediate ceasefire, pledging to halt weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed dozens of people and displaced more than one million residents. The agreement was announced in a joint statement signed by the defence ministers of both countries at a border checkpoint on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Voting concluded on Saturday in Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections, with early results indicating low voter turnout following a boycott call by several opposition parties. The legislative polls were held two months after President Alassane Ouattara, 83, secured a fourth term in office, extending his 14-year rule. Observations by journalists in parts of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet former US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Florida, as he seeks Washington’s endorsement for a new proposal aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. The meeting, set to take place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT), follows weeks…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has warmly welcomed Ndi Anambra from across Nigeria and the diaspora as they return home to celebrate the festive season with their families and communities. The government said the homecoming of citizens during the festivities strengthens the bonds of unity and reaffirms a shared commitment to building a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reassured residents of a clean, safe, and healthy environment during the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the authority has activated a comprehensive waste management plan to handle the expected surge in waste across…
