Osun State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Amen Healthcare Foundation and Parasitology Association of Nigeria on Tuesday joined over 250 global civil society advocates, world leaders, Health Experts and policymakers to kick off campaign in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The World Health Organization, WHO described NTDs as a diverse group of…

We are pleased to introduce our Personality of the Month.Men and Women who have distinguished themselves in their field of endeavour, impacting society and inspiring many.Individuals who have overcome challenges, broken barriers, with hardwork and deep dedication make their lives meaningful to themselves and others.Our Monthly Personalities will be drawn from various works of life…

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, makes YouTube history. The Beninese-born Nigerian singer since breaking into the mainstream in 2019 has risen to commercial success to become one of Nigeria’s biggest artists. She has achieved a significant milestone by being the first female Nigerian artist to have her music video for the hit…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reimposed the 6 pm to 6 am curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities, following renewed hostilities involving the towns. The governor announced the decision in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday. Militias from Ilobu and Ifon…

The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that one Olumide Openaike, a staff member of a Microfinance Bank, Kemta Oloko, reported to have been missing and found in Mokwa, Niger State staged his abduction over N1.7m debt. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this to our correspondent on Tuesday….

A 37-year-old security guard at Prestige International College, Nurudeen Shehu, has committed suicide over news of his ex-wife’s remarriage in Kano. The state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said it occurred inside one of the college’s classrooms on Sunday. Gumel said, “On January 28, at approximately 10.30 am, Abdullahi…

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison, less than two weeks before the country votes in an election his party has been hamstrung from contesting. Khan’s sentence was handed down inside Adiala jail, where he has been confined for much of the time since his August arrest and…

There was reportedly a renewed bloody clash between Ifon and Ilobu towns with three persons reportedly dead and many injured on Monday. The latest clash had led residents of the two communities fleeing their own homes for safety. Recall that Ilobu and Ifon had been engaging in bloody clashes over boundary issues over the years….

A British-Nigerian minister, MP Kate Osamor, has been suspended by the United Kingdom. Osamor was suspended after accusing Israel of genocide on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day. The minister sparked outrage after claiming in her weekly newsletter that Gaza should be added to the list of ‘recent genocides’. Posting a photo of herself signing…

A pastor, identified as Segun Adegboyega, has been reportedly killed by people suspected to be herdsmen on his farm in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The incident happened on Monday on the deceased’s farm located at Gege village on Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road. Investigation further revealed that three persons have been arrested in connection with the killing, and they…