By Ayomide Otitoju The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition of Ghana has been confirmed as the Patron of the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), scheduled to take place in Accra from December 2–3, 2025. The high-level event will convene regional leaders, investors, and industry players to advance discussions on energy integration and…
By Ayomide Otitoju A life-changing surgery aboard Global Mercy, a state-of-the-art hospital ship, has restored hope to a young Sierra Leonean girl, Memunatu, who was battling a massive tumor on her neck that made it nearly impossible for her to eat, speak, or even cry. Her mother, Aminata, had sought help from several doctors without…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape. Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-powered APC delegation to Yenagoa for Diri’s official defection ceremony. Also in attendance were Senate President…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Police Command has congratulated Dr. Ayo Ogunsan on his appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted over his alleged involvement in protests against recent building demolitions in the Oworonshoki area of the state. Police accused Sowore of attempting to incite unrest, warning that the demonstrations could paralyse major roads and disrupt…
By Ayomide Otitoju Heavy security presence was observed on Monday at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja as former North Central Vice Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, formally assumed office as the party’s acting national chairman. Mohammed’s takeover follows his declaration as acting chairman by the Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the National…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States amid growing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action over alleged killings of Christians. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke urged both nations to embrace dialogue and strengthen…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israeli police have arrested former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi following a scandal surrounding a leaked video allegedly showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Monday. Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly went missing for several hours on Sunday after tendering her resignation, sparking widespread speculation in Israeli media…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat of a possible military operation in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, following an offer from the Nigerian presidency for dialogue to address the issue. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he was considering “a lot of things,” including potential…
