By Ayomide Otitoju The United States will pledge $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026, a State Department source confirmed to AFP on Monday — significantly lower than in previous years. UN data shows that while the US remains the world’s top humanitarian donor, its contributions have fallen sharply, from over $14 billion…
By Ayomide Otitoju French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot will be buried in a cemetery in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, local officials said on Monday, as France debates how to honour a cultural figure whose legacy is marked by both artistic influence and political controversy. Bardot, who died on Sunday at the age of 91, had…
By Ayomide Otitoju A man suspected of killing four of his own children during a deadly attack in Suriname’s capital has died by suicide while in police custody, authorities confirmed on Monday. Police said the suspect, a 43-year-old man identified only by the initials D.A., was found dead in his cell at a police station,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Seamfix, a provider of digital identity and biometric solutions for institutions in Africa and globally, has announced the launch of ePass, a digital passport renewal application developed in collaboration with the government of the Republic of Benin. The ePass application enables Beninese citizens living abroad to apply for and renew their international…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a pan-African Gold Bank aimed at formalising gold value chains, strengthening central bank reserves, and reducing Africa’s reliance on foreign refining and trading hubs. The MoU was signed by the Governor…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, alongside three other key legislations, marking a significant step in Anambra State’s fiscal planning and governance. The signing ceremony took place at the Light House in Awka. The 2026 Appropriation Law sets the state’s budget at ₦766 billion, slightly higher…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the suspected killers of Professor of Neurology, Ekanem Philip Ephraim, almost two years after her murder. A credible source confirmed to Channels Television on Monday that the gang leader, 24-year-old Patrick Essien Etim, and his accomplice, 40-year-old Bassey Antiha Asuquo, were apprehended…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the Federal Government’s renewed engagement as a “demonstration of hope” and a new beginning built on partnership and understanding. Ojulari…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following an explosion on December 10, 2025. The company said it immediately activated emergency response protocols, deployed coordinated containment measures, and worked with multidisciplinary teams to repair, pressure-test, and safely recommission the damaged section. The…
