Russia has renewed its warning to diplomats and foreign nationals in Kyiv, urging them to leave the Ukrainian capital and warning of further “massive” strikes. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the warning on Saturday, citing what it described as continued risks to foreigners who remain in the city. Moscow said it had previously advised foreign…
By Ayomide Otitoju Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State have appealed for government intervention after gunmen abducted passengers travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The victims were travelling from Ibadan when gunmen reportedly attacked two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in the Umunoha area of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (NHYPPADEC) have agreed to explore areas of collaboration to boost livestock production, rural livelihoods and economic opportunities across the commission’s operational states. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Niger State, Mohammed Mamman Nami, has pledged to run a transparent and accountable government if elected governor in the 2027 election. Nami, a former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), made the pledge while addressing party supporters and stakeholders during an…
Global life expectancy has nearly returned to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, but gains in healthy life expectancy have recovered more slowly, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO said in its annual Global Health Estimates report that global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, compared with 73.4 years in 2019 before the pandemic….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of worsening poverty and the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria. Atiku made the allegation on Thursday while delivering a state-of-the-nation address at the ADC headquarters in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary….
By Ayomide Otitoju Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to make governance measurable and accountable, with a focus on the welfare and productivity of Nigerians if elected president. Obi made the pledge in his Independence Day address on Thursday, saying his administration would prioritise security, education, healthcare and productive…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms introduced by his administration will ultimately lead to improved living conditions and broader prosperity. Tinubu gave the assurance in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President defended the reforms, saying…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos, to uphold patriotism, resilience and unity as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who is Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, said Nigeria’s progress depended on the collective efforts and responsible citizenship of its people. The governor made…
