Catholic bishop shot dead in Mozambique
The Episcopal Conference of Mozambique said Afonso was "found lifeless and in mysterious circumstances that need to be made clear".
Ex-PDP Senators Tofowomo, Akinyelure lead ADC lineup for Ondo 2027 polls
Tofowomo will fly the ADC flag for Ondo South senatorial district, while Akinyelure, a two-term senator, secured the ticket for Ondo Central.
Nigerian Scientist pursues plant-based solutions for chronic disease management
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – A Nigerian biomedical researcher, Dr Oyinlola Oluwunmi Olaokun, is contributing to global scientific efforts aimed at discovering safer and affordable therapeutic alternatives through medicinal plant research, with a focus on chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes, inflammatory disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Olaokun, a medicinal plant scientist, said her work […]
Russia jams signals of jet carrying UK defence secretary
A British Royal Air Force plane carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey had its signal jammed and GPS disabled when it flew near Russia
Don’t leave the country without valid passports, visas – FG warns Nigerians
“It is illegal to leave Nigeria without a valid passport, visa, and other required documents, and doing so poses serious dangers,” the service stated, adding that no genuine travel process bypasses official immigration procedures or authorised border posts.
Kwara: Gunmen abduct 10 from emir’s palace, attack police station
“During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination. However, the attack on the police station was successfully repelled by police operatives on duty.”
Flood: Yobe, Adamawa, Borno unveil emergency response strategies
The Yobe, Adamawa, and Borno governments have rolled out various emergency response plans to tackle the impending flooding in the states.
C’River bedevilled by poor leadership, nobody cares about the people – Sir Archibong
…polls 10,130 to become gubernatorial candidate …Says only a “cartel” is enjoying governance, not the people By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of gross neglect of the people and running a government that […]
Our customers are our partners, says Altbank
…as it clears myths around non-interest banking By Emeka Anaeto In this interview Mrs. Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director (Commercial & Institutional Banking, Lagos/ South West), at The Alternative Bank, gives insight into non-interest banking subsector, The Alternative Bank’s vision and the milestones it recorded so far. Excerpts You joined The Alternative Bank as Executive Director […]
Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progress
Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran.
Ifada celebrated among Africa’s 100 most influential CMOs.
Maureen Ifada, Marketing Director of FrieslandCampina, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential African and Diaspora Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), further cementing her reputation as one of Africa’s leading marketing professionals. The recognition, conferred under the ACMO100 initiative of Brand Africa, celebrates top marketing executives whose work continues to shape brands, industries […]
