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…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria, beginning at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025. The announcement was made by the union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press conference on Sunday at the University of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, describing him as an industrious and passionate young leader who has become a role model to millions of Nigerian youths. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has come to the defence of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, insisting that the embattled politician will emerge stronger from the ongoing money laundering case instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking on Thursday outside the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Kingdom has announced plans to host the 17th Replenishment Pledging Session of the African Development Fund (ADF) in December, bringing together global development partners to agree on new contributions for the Fund’s 2026–2028 financing cycle. The announcement was made by the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Baroness…
By Ayomide Otitoju Water Security Africa Johannesburg is set to host a two-day executive dialogue on November 4–5, 2025, at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, aimed at addressing South Africa’s escalating water security challenges across key industries. The event will bring together leaders from agriculture, mining, manufacturing, food and beverage, and hospitality sectors for a series…
