By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to responsible fiscal management, emphasizing prudent use of the state’s resources as a cornerstone of development. The governor made the declaration while presenting the 2026 budget, “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” totalling ₦757.88 billion to the Anambra State House of Assembly….
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever global guideline on infertility, urging countries to make fertility care safer, more equitable, and affordable for all. Infertility is estimated to affect one in six people of reproductive age worldwide, yet access to diagnosis and treatment remains limited, often requiring high out-of-pocket expenses…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Thursday presented the 2026 budget of ₦757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly, marking a 24.1 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” focuses on accelerating development and transforming Anambra into a smart megacity. Governor Soludo thanked…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Abdulrahoof Bello, has blamed the Federal Government’s failure to formally designate bandits as terrorists for the renewed surge in insecurity across the country. Speaking on a breakfast programme, Bello said he was unaware of any law enacted by the National Assembly…
India has approved a $815 million (72.8 billion rupee) plan to expand domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), aiming to reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China, and strengthen supply chains for critical industries. REPMs, made from alloys of rare earth elements, are essential in sectors such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and renewable…
German actor Udo Kier, celebrated for his offbeat charisma and cult status in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at the age of 81 in Palm Springs, California, Variety reported. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed his passing, though no cause of death was given. Born Udo Kierspe in Cologne in 1944, Kier survived…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo announced on Wednesday that he was arrested inside the presidential palace, alongside his chief of staff, General Biague Na Ntan, deputy chief of staff General Mamadou Traore, and Interior Minister Botche Cande. Embalo described the incident as a “coup d’etat” led by the army chief of staff, adding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s handling of kidnappers, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of treating terrorists with undue leniency. Atiku’s comments, released on Wednesday through his spokesman Paul Ibe, came shortly after the presidency announced the release of schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State last Monday. Presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency in response to escalating attacks, abductions, and terror-related incidents across several states. The President announced sweeping measures, including large-scale recruitment into security agencies and the rapid deployment of personnel to vulnerable areas. “In view of the emerging security situation, I have decided…
