By Ayomide Otitoju Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), according to a presidency source. The source disclosed on Tuesday that Egbetokun stepped down from office, although the Nigeria Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the development. His resignation follows reports suggesting he had vacated the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the approval following appeals from regulated public transport operators, who cited mounting economic pressures and concerns over the sustainability of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Michael Ehindero, has reaffirmed that sustainability remains central to the company’s business model, underscoring its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible operations. Ehindero said the Nigerian subsidiary, as part of the global Pernod Ricard Group, integrates environmental responsibility into its corporate framework rather…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong support for the proposed Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks during a welcome dinner for delegates attending the Nigeria Foreign Direct Investment Training Programme at the Moller Institute, University of Cambridge, England. The training is…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, attacks on health care surged by nearly 20% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, WHO has documented at least 2,881 attacks on medical facilities, health workers, ambulances, and warehouses, putting…
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an urgent end to the war in Ukraine, describing peace as “an urgent necessity” that must be embraced in hearts and translated into responsible action. Speaking during his regular Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square, the American-born pontiff appealed for an immediate ceasefire. “May the weapons fall silent,…
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, 59, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco state. Oseguera, who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was wounded during the clash and died while being airlifted to Mexico…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. In a statement shared by his media aide Paul Ibe on X, Atiku described the turnout — which averaged below 20 per cent, with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. Filed on February 20 through his legal team led by Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, the…
