By Ayomide Otitoju The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has disrupted a major arms supply network allegedly linked to attacks in Plateau State and surrounding areas, arresting a suspected arms manufacturer and dealer. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency said the suspect was involved in producing and distributing weapons and ammunition…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School to enhance access to digital education and practical skill development for millions of young people across the country. The agreement was formalised in Dubai by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, who leads…
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says its three-year campaign to expand access to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in low-income countries has prevented an estimated 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths.In a statement marking World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the organisation said that 86 million girls are now protected against HPV—the leading cause of cervical cancer—following a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Samuel Anyanwu has condemned the party’s recent national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the exercise as “a jamboree” and insisting it lacked legitimacy. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channels Television just hours after his suspension, Anyanwu argued that the convention was fundamentally flawed, noting that…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed that his government has finalised a $4.3 billion agreement with Swedish defence manufacturer Saab for the purchase of 17 Gripen fighter jets, marking one of the country’s largest military acquisitions in recent years. While Bogotá first disclosed plans in April to procure aircraft from Saab, it did not previously…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on Sunday after the Super Eagles fell 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African play-offs final. The tense encounter in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1–1 after regular and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout in which…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will boycott the party’s national convention scheduled for Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State, citing concerns over the eligibility of a chairmanship aspirant. In a statement on Friday, the chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, said the decision was prompted…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Umar Moriki, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits. Moriki was reportedly shot dead on Saturday morning along the Gusau–Tsafe highway, near Fegi village in Tsafe Local Government Area, while travelling from Gusau to Kaduna. The Zamfara State…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and eight other members for alleged anti-party activities and actions said to have undermined party unity. The decision was unanimously endorsed at the…
