By Ayomide Otitoju Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has dissociated himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying he will not support actions capable of deepening the party’s internal crisis. The governor’s position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended warm greetings to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on his 65th birthday, describing him as a courageous, committed and passionate political figure. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu praised Fayose—who governed Ekiti State…
By Ayomide Otitoju COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has reiterated that this year’s climate summit must place “people at the centre” of global climate action. However, a coalition of fragile and conflict-affected states says more than one billion of the world’s most vulnerable people are still being excluded from critical climate finance. In a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and community development with the donation of school bags and other learning materials to students of Eko Boys Junior High School in Mushin, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the bank’s staff-led Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)…
By Ayomide Otitoju American branding consultant and Brandstream CEO, Scott Bedbury, has said that enduring brands are those that evolve beyond products to connect with customers’ passions and emotions. “The most successful businesses don’t just serve — they engage, delight, and become part of life’s memorable moments,” he noted. FirstBank appears to be embracing this…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Mental Health Directory, a centralised digital registry designed to streamline access to verified mental health services across the state. Officially named the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, the platform was introduced at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has marked its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a comprehensive global clinical practice guide on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), a simple and proven intervention that significantly enhances survival rates for preterm and low birthweight babies. Each year, an estimated 15 million…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after laboratory tests identified the virus in samples taken from a cluster of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever cases in the South Ethiopia Region. Genetic sequencing conducted by the Ethiopia Public Health Institute showed the virus matches strains previously…
By Ayomide Otritoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has debunked widespread rumours alleging the death of former Governor Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, describing the reports as false and malicious. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo confirmed that he personally spoke with Obiano on Tuesday and affirmed…
