By Ayomide Otitoju President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, where he is championing Africa’s development priorities and mobilising support for the replenishment of the African Development Fund, the Bank’s concessional lending arm. Dr. Ould Tah’s agenda focuses…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has announced “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation” as the official theme for the 2025 Independence Day celebrations. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), disclosed this in a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has held the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025, bringing together First Ladies from across Africa and Asia to advance healthcare capacity-building and women’s empowerment. The summit, inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage manufacturer, has reiterated its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and environmental stewardship, highlighting innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company restated this pledge on Thursday during a facility tour of its Energy Centre in Ososa, Ogun State, organized for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday convened a Strategic Police Officers’ Conference with senior commanders, including Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs), at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting focused on performance review, strategic planning, and operational recalibration as the Nigeria Police Force…
By Ayomide Otitoju Canon Central and North Africa, in partnership with Debra’s Palace Initiative, has concluded the second edition of the Creative Summer School, held from September 8 to 20, 2025, in Lagos. The programme, part of the Canon Miraisha initiative, provided hands-on technical training, mentorship, and life skills to young men aged 18 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, on Tuesday resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly following the expiration of her six-month suspension by the Senate. The lawmaker, who arrived at the complex with a crowd of supporters, condemned her suspension as “unjust, illegal, and an act of injustice.” She accused Senate President…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed as fake images circulating online purporting to show him in meetings with former United States President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Obi described the photos and accompanying narratives as…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its legal team to initiate contempt proceedings against the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the state Attorney-General, alleging defiance of existing court orders. Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, made the announcement in a statement on Monday in Benin….
