By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, operational excellence and the integrity of the ballot ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting marking 100 days…
By Ayomide Otitoju More than 5,000 Nigerians have benefited from health education, genotype advocacy and community outreach under a partnership between Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and the MAC-Salve Sickle Cell Foundation. The partnership, which began in 2024, focuses on increasing awareness of sickle cell disease…
Kenya has recorded its first Ebola death after a man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died following his return to the country. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man, whose identity was not disclosed, had fallen ill about a month ago and received…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of his bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The presiding judge, Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi, reserved judgment after hearing arguments from counsel representing El-Rufai and the…
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has won the China Open for a record seventh time, claiming the 102nd title of his career after Alex de Minaur retired injured during Tuesday’s final. Djokovic won the opening set 7-6 (7-3) before De Minaur retired after the Australian won the first game of the second set with a left…
By Ayomide Otitoju Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem, has taken delivery of a Hyundai SUV and a ₦90 million cash prize, forming part of her ₦160 million grand prize package. The handover took place on Tuesday at the MultiChoice studio in Lagos, two days after the 21-year-old was crowned winner of the…
South Korean police have launched an investigation into a series of cyberattacks targeting the country’s financial sector, amid concerns that artificial intelligence may have been used to facilitate the breaches. More than seven financial institutions, including some of the country’s largest banks, reported customer data breaches over the past week, according to authorities. President Lee…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has commissioned a new Land Archive as part of efforts to strengthen land administration and simplify urban planning through its electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the facility on Tuesday during a guided inspection of the state’s geospatial infrastructure to mark the maiden GIS Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has commissioned an advanced hybrid solar power system for La Chaumiere Group, a leading multi-brand culinary and hospitality company in Nigeria. The project is designed to provide reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient power for the group’s operations while reducing its dependence on diesel-powered generators. La Chaumiere Group, which operates premium hospitality…
