By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on the people of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late Akran of Badagry, His Imperial Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I, describing him as a symbol of unity, peace, and cultural heritage.Sanwo-Olu made the call on Saturday during a funeral outing thanksgiving service held in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent South African entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo has urged the global community to avoid generalising reports of xenophobic violence in South Africa, saying isolated incidents should not define the country’s broader social character. Speaking at the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria event held to mark Workers’ Day, Thembekwayo, founder and CEO of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Friday used the 2026 Workers’ Day to draw attention to the challenges facing Nigerian workers, criticising the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.Workers’ Day, observed globally on May 1, honours the contributions of labour and advocates improved…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed removing key active ingredients used in popular obesity and diabetes treatments from its bulk drug substances list, a move that would further limit the ability of outsourcing facilities to produce compounded versions of such medications. In a statement, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the proposal aligns with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a ₦50,000 salary support for all Lagos State workers for the month of May 2026, as part of measures to cushion the impact of economic hardship and rising fuel costs.The governor announced the intervention at the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, where…
By Ayomide Otitoju The nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to attract positive reactions from stakeholders across Nigeria’s business and policy sectors, with many describing it as a strategic move to reposition the country’s electricity industry. Tegbe, who currently serves as Director-General of the Nigeria–China…
Traffic was temporarily brought to a standstill on a major expressway in Warsaw as volunteers assisted a group of wild sea ducks crossing the busy road in an annual effort to protect the city’s ducklings. Each spring, newly hatched merganser ducklings embark on a hazardous journey from a central park to the Vistula River, navigating…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities have announced an indefinite strike effective May 1, 2026, citing stalled negotiations with the Federal Government over outstanding allowances. In a joint letter dated April 30 and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared an end to factional divisions in the Peoples Democratic Party following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s leadership dispute.Speaking in Abuja on Thursday after the judgment, Wike said the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has settled the crisis in…
