The United States has announced an additional $80 million funding package to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The funding, announced on Thursday, brings total US assistance to $112 million since the outbreak began, according to the State Department. Officials said the funds will be deployed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with immediate effect. Ochei confirmed his resignation in a letter dated May 8, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward 4 Chairman in Onicha-Olona, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege announced his defection in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision followed weeks of consultations with political associates,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has announced that only aspirants who emerge successful in the party’s ongoing primaries for the 2027 general elections will be required to pay nomination fees. Dickson disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday following…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced plans to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo to support health workers responding to the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Tedros made the announcement on Thursday, expressing confidence that the DRC would overcome the outbreak despite growing challenges caused by insecurity in the eastern…
By Ayomide Otitoju Meta has launched paid subscription plans for its flagship social media platforms in a move aimed at reducing its long-standing dependence on advertising revenue. Meta’s Head of Product, Naomi Gleit, announced the development in a video posted on Instagram, revealing that the company is rolling out Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp…
Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar disclosed on Thursday that medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle injury, raising doubts…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, in partnership with Visa, has launched the Visa Signature Card in Nigeria, a premium banking product designed for high-net-worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and frequent international travellers. The card is positioned as part of FirstBank’s expanded premium portfolio, offering global payment access, lifestyle rewards, and exclusive merchant benefits across Visa’s worldwide network….
By Ayomide Otitoju Crystal Palace have won the UEFA Conference League after a 1–0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday’s final in Leipzig, securing the club’s first European trophy in their history. France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal early in the second half, converting a rebound to seal the win and hand outgoing…
