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…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Saturday attended the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival in Lagos, describing the event as a celebration that accentuates the richness of Nigerian culture and highlights its vast potential for tourism development. The festival, held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, attracted a wide array of dignitaries,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has felicitated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on his 72nd birthday. In a goodwill message on Saturday, signed by his media adviser, Mr. Terver Akase, and made available to journalists in Makurdi, Ortom described Akume…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has announced that four attack helicopters ordered from the United States will arrive in Nigeria soon, as the country continues to battle rising insecurity and insurgency. The President made the disclosure on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftahu Gbadamosi, has appealed to residents to remain calm and continue their end-of-year celebrations following an explosion that destroyed parts of three buildings in the town. The incident occurred late Thursday night along the Offa-Ijagbo road, injuring about five people, including a couple and their young daughter….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the ongoing recalibration of the country’s security architecture will begin to yield positive results in the near future. The President gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh,…
Several powerful explosions struck Kyiv early on Saturday as Ukrainian authorities warned that the capital was under a missile attack. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defence systems had been activated and urged residents to remain in shelters. “Explosions in the capital. Air defence forces are operating. Stay in shelters!” he wrote on Telegram. Ukraine’s…
