By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marked International Widows’ Day, Come Together Widows and Orphans Organization (CTWOO) and Equality Now have called on Kenya’s Parliament to pass the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, before the end of the current legislative session. The proposed legislation, submitted to Parliament on May 12, 2026, as a Private Member’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives across the country, with the case fatality rate rising sharply to 25 per cent. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1–7, 2026), the agency said the fatality rate marks a…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 25 people have been killed following an attack by suspected bandits on Kawel community in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Samuel Amalau, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview, saying the attackers stormed the community around midnight on Monday and…
Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticised what he described as the “progressive bureaucratisation of solidarity,” warning that administrative obstacles are hindering efforts to combat global hunger while weapons continue to flow freely into conflict zones. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the pontiff called on the…
A group of Mexican teachers has ended a 20-day strike over wages and pension reforms, concluding weeks of protests that disrupted activities linked to World Cup events in Mexico City. Pedro Hernández, a representative of the CNTE teachers’ union, said the decision to return to classrooms was made in the interest of students and communities,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described fathers as heroes whose sacrifices, resilience, and unconditional love remain central to family stability and societal growth. In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day, Fubara paid tribute to fathers across Rivers State and Nigeria, noting that their daily efforts continue to strengthen…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. Announcing the result at the senatorial collation centre in Bori, Rivers State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Rosemary Ogu, said Nwogu secured 46,961 votes to defeat…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has held talks with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered PLC, Bill Winters, on financing opportunities to support the company’s growth ambitions and commercial transformation. The meeting, which took place at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, focused on strategies…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. Adeniyi’s current tenure extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026. The additional six months, according to the Presidency, is…
