By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the ongoing mpox outbreak remains a global health emergency, following a significant surge in cases across West Africa and continued transmission beyond the continent. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Monday after a meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR)…
By Ayomide Otitoju A suspected gunman opened fire at a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, leaving ten people dead, including several students, at least one adult, and the shooter himself, according to local authorities. Graz Mayor Elke Kahr confirmed the fatalities to Austria’s national press agency APA, describing the incident…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ancient town of Oyo was alive with excitement as thousands of residents and indigenes gathered to mark the first Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) festival under the reign of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, popularly known as Iku Baba Yeye. From early morning, crowds filled the Agunpopo praying ground, eager to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria marked World Environment Day 2025 with a series of environmental sustainability initiatives, kicking off with a seminar led by Dr. Hassan A. Sanuth, Director of Sanitation Services at the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. The session emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in reducing plastic waste…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has named the main access road to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in recognition of his long-standing support for private sector development and economic infrastructure. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 5, during President Tinubu’s tour of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslim families across Nigeria mark Eid el-Kabir, JMG Limited has joined in celebrating the season’s message of reflection, sacrifice, and unity with warm greetings and a special promotional campaign. The company, a leader in integrated electromechanical solutions, is commemorating the festival with its Big Sallah Promo, running from May 26 to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Pastor Umo Eno has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for strategic alignment with the federal government and widespread stakeholder consultations. Speaking at a press briefing in Uyo, Eno said the decision followed three months of engagement with political leaders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, rallying party loyalists and key figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Northern Kano behind the campaign. The endorsement was made during the commissioning of the newly upgraded Federal Polytechnic, Kabo, now designated as the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has officially flagged off the fourth edition of its Adire Lagos Exhibition Fair, a colourful and commercially driven celebration of Nigeria’s indigenous fashion heritage. The four-day event, taking place from June 5 to 8 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos, aims to promote…
