By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria, through its flagship brand Jameson Irish Whiskey, has announced its partnership with Afrobeat Rebellion, an immersive cultural and musical exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The 12-week exhibition, running from October 12 to December 28, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Center, Victoria Island,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the global surge in neurological disorders, revealing that fewer than one in three countries have national policies to address the growing health crisis, which accounts for more than 11 million deaths annually. In its new Global Status Report on Neurology released today, WHO…
By Ayomide Otitoju Notorious billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, was re-arraigned on Monday by the Lagos State Government on fresh murder charges linked to the deaths of two police officers. The case, now before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, was transferred from Justice Adenike Coker, marking another…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has clarified that his recent remarks referencing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a plane crash were metaphorical and not intended to mock the victims of the 2006 ADC Airline disaster. In a statement on Sunday, Bakare said his comments…
By Ayomide Otitoju The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has met with the Founder and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation, Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned, to seek collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s growing challenge of out-of-school children. According to Senator Tinubu, the visit aimed to secure the Foundation’s support and interventions for over 15…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects linked to a series of armed robbery operations across Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out by the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS). The arrests were made under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Chapter, a delegation of journalists paid a courtesy visit to Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate development companies. The visit, which took place at the company’s head office in…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that the “war is over in Gaza” as he departed Washington for a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, following a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the 79-year-old president dismissed doubts over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, where he offered prayers for divine intervention in Nigeria’s political, social, and economic challenges. In a statement shared via his official X handle, Obi said his journey to the Holy City was an act of faith aimed…
