By Ayomide Otitoju Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, Asue Ighodalo, urging him to set aside political differences and work together for the state’s progress. Following the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling affirming his victory, Okpebholo called on all citizens, including the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken full responsibility for the severe traffic congestion experienced on Wednesday following the closure of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island. The Governor issued an apology to motorists and acknowledged lapses in public communication and planning that contributed to the disruption. During an on-the-spot assessment of…
Researchers have unveiled the world’s tiniest pacemaker, a groundbreaking device smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected into the body and controlled by light before naturally dissolving. Announced on Wednesday, the wireless pacemaker represents a “transformative breakthrough” in medical technology and could lead to advancements in other fields. While still years away…
The Kremlin has denied reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Saudi Arabia, where former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected in the coming weeks, dismissing speculation of a potential meeting between the two leaders. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking during a daily briefing, stated that Putin has no scheduled visit to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate has issued a stern warning to promoters and operators of fraudulent investment schemes, stating that violators will face a fine of at least ₦20 million, a 10-year prison sentence, or both. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, emphasized that the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engineer Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, replacing Mele Kyari. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu invoked Section 59(2) of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju A petitioner, Mr. Uche David Esomonu, has expressed frustration over the apparent lack of progress in the forgery case against former House of Representatives member, Hon. Rita Odichinma Orji. Orji, who represented Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019, was arrested by the police on Sunday, November 24, 2024, over allegations that…
Inflation in the eurozone slowed further in March, driven by a decline in energy tariffs and moderated price increases in the services sector, the European Union’s statistics agency, Eurostat, reported on Tuesday. Consumer prices in the 20-nation currency bloc rose by 2.2 percent year-on-year, slightly down from February’s 2.3 percent, bringing the figure closer to…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately obstructing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, asserting that Moscow is escalating its military aggression instead of pursuing peace. “He is manoeuvring his way out of negotiations, continuing his illegal war of aggression, and escalating with brutal, targeted attacks on…
