British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on world leaders to take an HIV test after becoming the first sitting UK prime minister and G7 leader to publicly undergo testing on camera. Downing Street on Monday released footage of Starmer completing a rapid home test last Friday, supporting a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging HIV…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court is set to hear two appeals filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the legality of the 2024 local government elections conducted in Rivers State. A five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji had earlier directed all parties to file and exchange their respective briefs before February 10,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, appeared before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday for the resumed hearing of his trial. The proceedings had previously stalled after Justice Nyako recused herself from the case on September 24, 2024, following an…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, stating that Israel is ready to implement the plan. In an interview with Fox News aired late Saturday, Netanyahu defended the proposal, which has drawn widespread criticism from Middle Eastern nations and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late business magnate Herbert Wigwe, describing him as a visionary leader whose impact remains deeply felt. Speaking at a one-year remembrance event held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said Wigwe’s passing left an irreplaceable void. “A…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dismissed speculation about acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations, stating he has no plans to bid for the popular social media platform. “I’ve not put in a bid for TikTok and I don’t have any plans for what I would do if I had TikTok,” Musk said via videolink at a German…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late banking tycoon Herbert Wigwe, describing him as “a shining star” whose legacy continues to inspire. Speaking at a one-year remembrance service held on Sunday in Lagos, Tinubu, represented by Minister of Finance Wale Edun, praised Wigwe for his contributions to the financial sector…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant progress in its fight against drug abuse, particularly with increased cooperation from state governments. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi disclosed that several state governments have adopted the agency’s advocacy to implement mandatory drug tests…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday led a delegation to visit ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Accompanying Atiku were former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke and former Sokoto State Governor and Senator Aminu Tambuwal. While the details of the meeting remain undisclosed, it comes…
