Kylian Mbappe celebrated his 100th appearance for France in style, scoring twice as Les Bleus secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in a World Cup Group I encounter that was delayed for more than two hours due to severe weather in Philadelphia on Monday. The Real Madrid forward opened the scoring in the 14th…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of about ₦1.3 trillion. Although the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, could not be reached for comment, a source within the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as a “monumental failure in governance” amid worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and declining living standards across the country. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X account…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marked International Widows’ Day, Come Together Widows and Orphans Organization (CTWOO) and Equality Now have called on Kenya’s Parliament to pass the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, before the end of the current legislative session. The proposed legislation, submitted to Parliament on May 12, 2026, as a Private Member’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju African insurance stakeholders are set to gather in Cotonou, Benin, from July 6 to 8, 2026, for the General Assembly on Insurance for All, a major continental event aimed at expanding insurance access and strengthening the sector’s contribution to economic and social development across Africa. The assembly, organized by the Federation of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has formally joined the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest network of states and regions committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state’s entry…
By Ayomide Otitoju Brookstone School has earned top honours at the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA), reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions for academic excellence. The awards ceremony, organised by the British Council in partnership with Cambridge International Education, was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have expressed strong support for the company’s long-term value creation strategy, saying they remain confident in its earnings outlook as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues its transition towards sustainable returns. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders said the group’s ongoing strategic shift from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives across the country, with the case fatality rate rising sharply to 25 per cent. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1–7, 2026), the agency said the fatality rate marks a…
