The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that it is “now or never” to finalize a landmark global agreement on pandemic preparedness, following the United States’ withdrawal from negotiations. Speaking at the opening of the 13th round of talks in Geneva on Monday, Tedros stressed that no country could…
Pope Francis, who was hospitalized four days ago for bronchitis, is facing a “complex clinical picture” that will require a longer hospital stay than initially expected, the Vatican announced on Monday. Following the cancellation of events through Monday, the Vatican confirmed that the pope’s weekly Wednesday audience would also be suspended. “Tests conducted in recent…
By Ayomide Otitoju All roads led to Ile-Ife as dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond gathered to honor the life and legacy of Late Pa Anthony Oluwadaisi Akinwuntan, the Baale Orunto Adogodo Obalufe Royal Court of the Source. The requiem mass and reception, hosted by his son, Prince Patrick Akinwuntan, former…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tributes continue to flow in for Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the revered elder statesman and Afenifere leader, who passed away at the age of 96. President Bola Tinubu, governors, political figures, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere have all expressed their condolences, reflecting on his immense contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape. Tinubu Mourns…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, where he is expected to caution against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid growing concerns in Kyiv and across Europe that the Ukraine war may be settled without their input. The meeting comes as the Munich Security Conference…
Three members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing their decision to the impressive performance of Governor Uba Sani. The defecting lawmakers include Henry Mara (Jaba Constituency), Emmanuel Kantiok (Zonkwa Constituency), and Samuel Kamabai (Zangon Kataf Constituency). They…
By Ayomide Otitoju East African athletes once again asserted their dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia clinching top honors in the annual 42km race. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet emerged victorious in the men’s category on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 2:14:06 to claim the $50,000 top…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which both leaders agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both he and Putin had extended invitations to visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s largest telecommunications provider, MTN, has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over a sharp 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike, which raised the cost of the 15GB weekly plan from N2,000 to N6,000, took many subscribers by surprise and triggered outrage on…
