By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslim faithful across the country prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, Promasidor Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim community, wishing them a spiritually rewarding period marked by devotion, reflection and compassion. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company described Ramadan as a sacred season of fasting, prayer and self-discipline…
By Ayomide Otitoju HumanManager will be among the key exhibitors at the 2026 Lagos Tech Fest, scheduled for Wednesday, 18th February, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event brings together builders, founders, operators, and innovators to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital ecosystem. The workforce remains at the core of every growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Kingdom has announced that all new visit visas for Nigerian travellers will be issued digitally from February 25, 2026, in a move to modernise its visa system. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja. Under the new policy, Nigerian applicants will…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has faulted Bola Tinubu over persistent electricity challenges, accusing the administration of failing to deliver on its promise of stable power supply. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Obi, a former Anambra State governor, recalled Tinubu’s campaign pledge to ensure…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment at the Bauchi airfield, describing the deployment as part of a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the US. In a statement issued on Monday, Defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, said the deployment followed a formal request…
By Ayomide Otitoju Five people were injured after a regional train derailed early Monday near Goppenstein in southern Switzerland, as authorities warned of high avalanche risk in the region. Police said the accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) with 29 passengers on board. More than two dozen people were evacuated to safety, while one…
By Aytomide Otitoju Residents of Tungan-Makeri and Konkoso in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State are counting their losses after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack that left six persons dead and a police station destroyed. The coordinated assault reportedly began late Friday night in Tungan-Makeri, where heavily armed men stormed the community, shooting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. Last week,…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than 31 people have died from Lassa fever within the first five weeks of 2026, according to the latest data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In its epidemiological situation report published on Monday, the agency disclosed that 754 suspected cases were recorded during the period, out…
