By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that escalating conflict in northern Nigeria, combined with declining humanitarian funding, is driving food insecurity to levels not seen in nearly a decade. The agency said new data shows that more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states are currently facing crisis,…
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have increased long-range drone strikes deep inside Russian territory by 1,150 per cent since the beginning of 2026, according to the force’s commander, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi. Brovdi disclosed the figures on July 3, saying the intensified campaign had eliminated what he described as Russia’s “safe rear” across the European part of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), on Tuesday launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide nutritious breakfast meals for primary school pupils across Lagos State. The programme, introduced under the Renewed Hope…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the establishment of an additional Court of Appeal Division in Lagos, citing the state’s growing population and expanding economic activities as factors increasing pressure on the judiciary. The governor made the pledge on Monday during a courtesy visit by the President…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties following a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political…
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s southern Krasnodar region has left one person dead, another injured and triggered a fire at an oil refinery, regional authorities said on Sunday. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said the region came under a “massive” drone assault, with falling debris damaging several residential buildings. “Krasnodar region came under a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending by four weeks the deadline for the implementation of its outstanding demands and warning that it may embark on a nationwide strike if the issues remain unresolved. The decision was reached during the association’s Extraordinary…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the party remains open to coalition talks with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing optimism that any eventual alliance would endorse the NDC’s candidates. Dickson made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The curfew, initially imposed for 16 hours and later extended by an additional day, was introduced as part of efforts to strengthen security and support…
