Alberto Cavagnini, a pig farmer in northern Italy, has culled 1,600 of his hogs due to a devastating outbreak of swine fever, posing a significant threat to Italy’s €20 billion pork industry, including its renowned prosciutto. The disease, which is fatal for pigs and economically catastrophic, has particularly impacted the northern regions of Lombardy, Piedmont,…
By Ayomide Otitoju As world leaders convene in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, a pressing demand echoes: an end to the profound human suffering and humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. The call for a sustained, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire comes as the threat of broader regional escalation looms. “We mourn the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Following the conclusion of the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters, pledging that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ighodalo received 247,274 votes, finishing behind All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian singer and DJ Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, made history as the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola and founder of the Cuppy Foundation, DJ Cuppy anchored the “Summit of the Future – Youth Action…
By Ayomide Otitoju Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental, sexual, and reproductive health needs of nearly 1.3 billion adolescents globally, according to a new publication from the World Health Organization (WHO). Adolescence, a critical period of physical, emotional, and social transition, is essential for building long-term health…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit, filed by the APC North Central Group, was rejected on multiple grounds. Justice Ekwo ruled that the group lacked legal…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo, 54, secured 291,667 votes, defeating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes, and Labour Party (LP) candidate Olumide Akpata, who came third with 22,763 votes….
China has called on its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible” due to escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon. In a statement released Sunday, the Chinese embassy in Israel warned of the deteriorating security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border. “Currently, the situation along the Israel-Lebanon…
Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, Sri Lanka’s first leftist president, was sworn into office on Monday, pledging to restore public trust in politics after a sweeping victory in the polls. Dissanayaka, leader of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP) and a self-avowed Marxist, took his oath at the historic Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, following his decisive win on…
