The World Health Organisation has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-communicable Diseases for their citizens. The biggest gains were driven by declines in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers—such as stomach and colorectal cancers for both sexes, cervical and breast cancers for women, and lung and prostate…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an investigation into what it described as “suspicious and illegal” letters issued from the office of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in connection with the ongoing local government crisis in Osun state. Speaking at a press conference held at…
In his continued effort to create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, Representative Bamidele Salam, in collaboration with the Advertising regulatory council of Nigeria on Wednesday disbursed over N100 million grants and equipments to market women and artisans across Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State. The disbursement, took place…
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, during a press conference in Minna, Niger State. Kano State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for internal candidates, marking a historic achievement for the state and its educational system….
Earlier this week, China accused Nvidia of violating its anti-monopoly law, following a preliminary investigation into the California-based firm’s business practices. China is ending an antitrust probe into Google, as trade talks between Beijing and Washington picked up over TikTok and Nvidia amid rising tensions between the two countries, the Financial Times reported on Thursday….
Ten staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital Plc lost their lives in a widely reported fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday. The deaths have been confirmed in separate statements by the FIRS and United Capital Plc. While FIRS said it lost four of its…
The recent discussions surrounding the seniority of Yoruba royal stools, particularly the claim by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Ọba Jimoh Olanipekun Laoye, over the Oluwo of Iwoland, call for a careful re-examination of historical facts. Seniority within Yoruba traditional rulership is not a matter of modern political structures or state capitals but is deeply rooted…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended Hon. Bamidele Salam, member representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency for investing in the education of young people, describing the initiative as a true example of leadership that prioritises the future. The beneficiaries included the Federation of Ede Land Students Union (FESU) who received N10 million,…
The Osun State Government on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to pupils and students in public schools across the state, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the delivery of quality education. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye, highlighted the administration’s strides in…
Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is enjoying growing goodwill in Kaduna, the heartbeat of Northern politics, as the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edward Percy Masha, declared that only a coalition led by the PDP can successfully unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Masha made the assertion on…
