US President Donald Trump has said his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating a dispute between the government and the Ivy League institution. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said his administration wanted “nothing further to do” with Harvard, following a New York Times report…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining strong support and partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance security across the state. The governor made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, examined 30 preventable causes of cancer, including tobacco, alcohol,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday announced that the newly unveiled Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ibadan will be named after former state chairman, Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha. Speaking at the event, Makinde said the PDP in Oyo has overcome internal disruption and is now united. “This is PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the expulsion of a group he described as “vagabonds” who previously exerted influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made the declaration on Tuesday during the unveiling of the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan, saying the party is now free from internal disruption….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has clarified that recent demolitions in Makoko were part of a broader safety, environmental, and redevelopment initiative aimed at protecting lives and preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks, and high-risk infrastructure. The statement was made on Monday during a press briefing by Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on local and international investors to channel investments into Lagos, emphasizing the State’s readiness to partner with the private sector to drive development. Speaking at the Nigeria-UAE Investment Forum, “Investopia Global Africa,” organized by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment at Eko…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its role as Co-Financial Adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (PPSFRP). The bond issuance, valued at ₦501 billion, represents a major milestone in the implementation of the ₦4 trillion…
By Ayomide Otitoju Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the Labour Party (LP) has formally informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plans to conduct party congresses and a national convention as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Otti said preparations are already underway…
