By Ayomide Otitoju UK Health Security Agency reported on Saturday that the number of meningitis cases linked to a nightclub outbreak in southeast England has risen from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed infections. The outbreak has prompted hundreds of students to line up for meningitis B (MenB) vaccinations at the University of Kent, where…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chuck Norris, the legendary US martial artist and Hollywood action star best known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the…
Thousands of Muslims in Iran gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday, marking the end of Ramadan, even as the country faces ongoing conflict in the region, state television footage showed. Iran, a majority-Shia nation, observed Eid a day after most predominantly Sunni Muslim countries. Traditionally led by the country’s supreme leader, the prayers were…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the sexual assault of women during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, describing the incident as a “national disgrace” and a violation of human rights. A viral video circulating on social media showed men sexually harassing young women attending the festival in Uruamudhu Community. The footage…
By Ayomide Otitoju Seyi Makinde has called for improved welfare for Nigeria’s military personnel, stressing that prioritising their well-being would encourage greater dedication to securing the nation. The governor made the appeal at the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Celebration held at the Forward Operating Base in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, with troops…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing reforms and attracting investment into the state’s power and maritime sectors to stimulate economic growth. The governor made this known at Victor Attah International Airport while addressing Government House correspondents upon his return from the United Kingdom, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The agreement was executed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, and Will Straw on behalf of King’s Trust International. The signing ceremony…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, has urged Muslims to sustain the values of piety, peace, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan beyond the fasting period. Speaking in a post-Ramadan message, Tajudeen emphasised that devotion to God should not end with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,245 per litre, up from N1,175, citing rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a notice issued to marketers on Friday, the refinery stated that its ex-depot (gantry) price…
