US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The summit comes amid mounting disagreements over trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Ahead of the talks, Trump appeared focused on economic and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress has fixed ₦60 million as the total cost for aspirants seeking to contest its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party’s timetable and schedule of fees released on Tuesday, presidential aspirants will pay ₦20 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦40…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mosquitoes remain the deadliest animals to humans, responsible for an estimated 760,000 deaths annually through the spread of diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika, according to researchers and global health experts. Despite their size, mosquitoes account for about 17 per cent of infectious diseases worldwide, far surpassing threats…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday insisted he would continue governing despite mounting calls from Labour ministers and lawmakers for his resignation following the party’s poor local election performance. Addressing cabinet ministers during a high-level meeting, Starmer said Labour’s internal process for challenging a leader had not been triggered and stressed that his government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area following his conviction in the United States for tax fraud and money laundering. In a statement on Monday, Governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed said the decision followed the receipt…
Mexico has cancelled a proposal to shorten its school year ahead of the 2026 World Cup following widespread criticism from parents, think tanks, and local authorities, the government said on Monday. Education Secretary Mario Delgado had announced on Friday that the school year would end about 40 days early, on June 5, citing extreme heat…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ancient city of Akure, Ondo State, came alive on Monday as political leaders, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of elder statesman and Pan-Yoruba leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, described Fasoranti as a…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslims prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the prices of rams have risen sharply across Kaduna State, forcing many prospective buyers to delay purchases despite the availability of livestock in major markets. A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in key livestock markets within Kaduna metropolis showed that markets…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, has congratulated elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Pa…
