By Ayomide Otitoju Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken from his home by security forces on Friday, according to his party, a day after elections that were overshadowed by reports of violence, repression and an internet blackout. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said in a post on X that an army helicopter landed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to headline the grand finale of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concerts in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the lineup in a post on its official channels, revealing that Burna Boy…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been discharged from hospital after undergoing medical tests in the capital, Riyadh, with authorities describing the results as reassuring. In a statement carried by state media on Friday, the Royal Court said the 90-year-old monarch “left the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh today after undergoing medical tests that proved…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jameson Irish Whiskey, from the stable of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, creativity and community engagement with the unveiling of a striking upcycled Christmas Tree installation at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, during the yuletide season. The activation marked the official kick-off of the brand’s much-anticipated 12 Days of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on January 12–13, 2026, hosted the physical interviews for applicants to the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, Cohort 2.0, as part of efforts by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, to strengthen Nigeria’s health system through strategic human capital…
By Ayomide Otitoju MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial arm of MTN Nigeria, has expanded its cross-border transfer service, enabling customers to send money to more African countries while enhancing inbound remittance capabilities from major international markets, including the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. With the latest expansion, Nigerian customers can now transfer…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to host another watch party for Super Eagles fans in Lagos as attention shifts to Nigeria’s third-place match following the team’s semi-final exit from the tournament. Hundreds of supporters gathered at Cubana, Lagos, on Wednesday night for the MTN-organised watch party to witness the Super Eagles’ semi-final…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hope and optimism remained strong among Super Eagles supporters on Wednesday night despite Nigeria’s narrow semi-final defeat to Morocco, as hundreds of fans gathered for a high-energy watch party organised by MTN Nigeria at Cubana, Ikeja. The match, which ended in a 4–2 penalty shootout loss after a tense stalemate, failed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved additional postgraduate programmes for Atiba University Oyo (AUO), Oyo State, expanding the institution’s academic offerings at the postgraduate level. In a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, and signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei,…
