By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday commended Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak linked to neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, saying the country had made significant progress in containing the spread of the virus. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency…
By Ayomide Otitoju Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe corridor, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The NRC confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, saying emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has outlined ongoing reforms in the electricity sector, saying early improvements are already emerging following the implementation of a structured reform strategy anchored on execution discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. Speaking after his swearing-in by the Minister of Power, Tegbe expressed appreciation to President…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has projected Lagos as a leading hub for business, innovation, and economic growth in Africa, describing the state as a gateway to the continent’s economic future and a prime destination for global investment. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at the opening of the third edition of Invest Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. The approval was granted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following a verification and reconciliation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ogun Central Senator and ex-Commissioner for Health, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31…
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by a commanding majority, clearing the way for the anticipated return of Jose Mourinho as the club’s head coach. The 79-year-old, who has led the Spanish giants for a combined 23 years across two spells, secured 65 percent of the vote to defeat challenger Enrique Riquelme,…
At least 15 people were killed after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific region. The offshore quake struck south of General Santos City, a major urban centre with a population of about 720,000, prompting authorities to order…
Iran and Israel exchanged direct military strikes on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire halted five weeks of conflict, heightening concerns that the region could slide back into a full-scale war. Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel overnight, prompting retaliatory strikes by Israel on military targets inside the Islamic Republic….
