By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deepening the crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition party. Diri made the announcement on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, during a meeting with top government officials at the Executive Council Chamber of the Bayelsa State Government House in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has described Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, as the only remaining opposition voice in Nigeria’s political landscape. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Wednesday, Fayose stated that despite Obi’s strong influence, no political figure or coalition would be able to defeat…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new documentary is challenging long-held misconceptions about Africa’s pastoralists, portraying them not as marginalized relics of the past but as innovative leaders driving change across the continent’s drylands. Titled Charting New Futures in Africa’s Drylands, the film showcases stories from pastoralist communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Sudan—spotlighting their resilience, adaptability,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu joined dignitaries at the 90th birthday thanksgiving service held on Thursday at St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a leading provider of imaging solutions, has hosted its annual Dealer Conference at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, celebrating a decade of innovation, customer engagement, and excellence. Themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” this year’s event brought together 100 partners from across Africa to explore Canon’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) AbdulRosheed Adewale Akanbi, has donated a bus to Telu Football Club, a grassroots football academy based in Iwo, Osun State. During the official handover ceremony, His Imperial Majesty presented the vehicle keys to the management and staff of Telu Football Academy, reaffirming his commitment to youth…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with international partners and supporters, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system—an advanced platform designed for the early detection of public health threats worldwide. Since its inception in 2017, the EIOS initiative has grown steadily and is now used…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Arab Emirates and Türkiye have signed a landmark agreement to launch GITEX Ai Türkiye, a major artificial intelligence (AI) and technology exhibition set to become Türkiye and Eurasia’s most influential tech gathering. The partnership was formalized on the sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, the world’s largest technology event,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Invited by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, Dr. Ould Tah participated in the Council’s meeting held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The Council brings together international financial leaders, ministers, and private sector executives to advance job creation through strategic investments….
