The presidents of Russia, the United States and China could meet at an Asia-Pacific summit in China next month, the Kremlin has said, while stressing that no concrete proposals or agenda have been agreed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that the possibility of a meeting involving Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald…
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of drone strikes targeting Sudan’s army-held capital, Khartoum, and two areas controlled by paramilitary forces since Sunday, according to residents, medical workers and paramilitary sources. The deadliest attack occurred on Sunday evening near a market in Al-Dibab, a town in southwestern West Kordofan State controlled…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr ’Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, has assumed duty, urging staff to uphold professionalism, teamwork and unity of purpose in discharging their responsibilities. Ogunbanwo formally assumed office on Wednesday and embarked on a familiarisation tour of the ministry’s departments and units, accompanied by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fearless Energy Drink, a brand of Rite Foods Limited, has celebrated emerging musical talents and creative expression at the grand finale of Felabration 2026, where artistes and music lovers gathered to honour the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Held at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, the week-long festival was themed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has activated an emergency response following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi community in Ayamelum Local Government Area. The patient is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, in Ebonyi State. The State Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, disclosed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has claimed that 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were killed in a series of air strikes across Borno and Adamawa states between October 10 and 18, 2026. The military said the operations also destroyed several terrorist logistics hubs and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to strengthen the state’s integrated transportation system to reduce traffic congestion and travel time if elected governor. Hamzat made the pledge on Tuesday during separate interviews with Lagos Television (LTV), Eko FM 107.5 and Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria Limited will sustain its 65-year sponsorship of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship when the 65th edition of the tournament holds in November at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos. The championship, sponsored under the bank’s first@sports initiative, reflects its longstanding commitment to golf development in Nigeria…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing his passing as the end of an era. Fasoranti, a respected elder statesman and educationist, reportedly died on Tuesday at the age of 100. In a condolence message personally…
