By Ayomide Otitoju China has expressed firm support for Nigeria amid escalating diplomatic tensions triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s stance, stating that China “firmly supports the Nigerian…
By Ayomide Ayomide Otitoju The death of Pastor Ifeoluwa Akindayomi, the late son of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, who passed away recently at the age of 63. Family sources revealed that the cleric was only days away from relocating abroad to join his wife and children in Canada…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has reaffirmed that the ILERA EKO Health Insurance Scheme remains robust, affordable, and accessible to all Lagos residents, emphasizing that no benefits have been removed from the scheme. The agency clarified that recent adjustments were made to strengthen accountability, prevent misuse, and ensure the long-term…
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…
