The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced plans to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo to support health workers responding to the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Tedros made the announcement on Thursday, expressing confidence that the DRC would overcome the outbreak despite growing challenges caused by insecurity in the eastern…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said that the antecedents and popularity of governorship aspirants in Oyo State will ultimately determine their chances of winning the 2027 election. Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor and senator, stated this while speaking with journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan after Eid-el-Kabir…
By Ayomide Otitoju A two-time former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ashiru, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, secured 86,113 votes to clinch the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 6, 2026, for judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against 57 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The EFCC is seeking the final forfeiture of the properties, alleging that they are…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election. The party announced that Atiku secured 1,846,370 votes to defeat his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. More details later.
By Ayomide Otitoju Alhaji Saadu Yusuf ,Dandare Gulma , Chairman Arewa community APC Lagos State has described Eid-el-Kabir as a divinely sanctioned Islamic festival that promotes sacrifice, obedience, and unity among Muslims. Speaking on the significance of the celebration, Saadu said the festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s act of devotion and the practice of animal sacrifice,…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade As Nigeria marked this year’s Children’s Day celebration, many parents and guardians across Lagos organised family activities and outings to create memorable experiences for their children and grandchildren. Speaking on how she planned to celebrate the day, Mrs. Akinbo Kate said she intended to take her children to Bokku Mart to buy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque on Wednesday for Eid-el-Kabir prayers, offering supplications for peace, national unity, and economic recovery as part of activities marking the Islamic festival. At the Central Mosque, worshippers joined clerics and Islamic leaders in prayers and thanksgiving, expressing gratitude to God for the strength to complete the Ramadan…
Iran has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement following overnight airstrikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats, warning it is prepared to retaliate as tensions flare across the region. The allegations came after US Central Command confirmed a new wave of “self-defence strikes” in southern Iran, targeting what it described as missile…
