By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to help countries address the immediate and long-term impacts of sudden and severe reductions in external health funding, which are disrupting essential health services across many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The document, titled “Responding to the Health Financing Emergency: Immediate Measures and…
US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected any resumption of trade negotiations with Canada, a week after abruptly halting talks over a contentious anti-tariff advertisement. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump said he liked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, but criticized Canada’s actions. “No, discussions will not resume,” Trump said, adding that Carney…
King Charles III’s unprecedented decision to strip his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles has drawn widespread approval across Britain but reignited calls for deeper accountability and reform within the monarchy. The King’s move—marking the first time since 1919 that a royal has been formally deprived of a princely title—comes amid renewed controversy…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation following allegations by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024. Oladips recounted on the Trending Podcast that he was arrested in a midnight raid at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to end the 19-year dominance of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State during the November 8, 2025, governorship election. APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, made the declaration on Friday at the party’s campaign rally for its candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, held at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday distributed ₦100 million in business support grants to traders, artisans, and farmers across Oyo State. The event, titled “2025 Mega Empowerment and Economic Relief Programme Series,” took place at the Bayo Adelabu Foundation House in Ibadan, the state capital. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor…
By Ayomide Otitoju Federal lawmakers from the Southeast under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have threatened to boycott the party’s upcoming National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, over an alleged plan to rezone the position of National Woman Leader from the Southeast to the South-South. The lawmakers, led by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere (Ideato North/South…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of his re-election campaign ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial polls, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, took his campaign trail to Ajalli and Umunze in Orumba North and South local government areas, where he addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporters. The Governor’s visit, according to his Chief Press Secretary,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Foluke Adeboye, wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared how her family narrowly escaped tragedy after their dog died from eating poisoned food delivered to their home on New Year’s Day. The 77-year-old cleric narrated the experience in a recently circulated video,…
