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….
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…
