Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the global Anglican Communion, is set to visit Vatican City this weekend for talks with Pope Leo XIV. Mullally will meet the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit beginning Saturday, marking her first official trip abroad since her enthronement last month as head…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness.The witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, told the court during proceedings that he made his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged parents to instill strong moral values and discipline in their children, stressing that proper upbringing is key to building a responsible society and preserving family legacies. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Friday during the 10th Year Remembrance and prayer in honour of the late Chief…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ghana has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner over what it described as “xenophobic incidents” involving Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa. The Ghanaian Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised concern over a recent incident in KwaZulu-Natal province in which a legally resident Ghanaian migrant was allegedly confronted and told to return…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking permission to re-present an exhibit to its witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The judge fixed April 24…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore in seven new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to set high performance benchmarks in public service delivery. The appointments bring the total number of Permanent Secretaries named under the current administration to 129. The new appointees were inaugurated alongside members of the Lagos State Health…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security challenges, economic development, and political issues in the state.According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the closed-door meeting focused mainly on improving security in Zamfara and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Medical Association (Nigerian Medical Association) has suspended its National President, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of the association’s constitution following an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) held in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, attended by 63 delegates from 23 state branches and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also approved the formation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated elder statesman and Governance Advisory Council member, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described Alebiosu as a stabilising force and respected political leader whose…
