Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has called on global health leaders and technology companies to take stronger action to protect children from online harm, warning that young people are increasingly exposed to dangerous digital systems built to maximise attention and engagement. Speaking at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial in Geneva, the Duchess described children’s online safety as a major public health concern. The memorial honoured individuals who died after experiencing digital-related harm. She appeared alongside Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of World Health Organization. Addressing global health officials, ministers, and affected families, Meghan said children are…

Manny Ita  – Twelve years after his conviction over the 2011 bombing of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla near Abuja, suspected Boko Haram member Kabiru Umar, widely known as Kabiru Sokoto, has filed an appeal challenging the life imprisonment sentence handed to him by a Federal High Court. The Christmas Day bombing of December 25, 2011, which Boko Haram claimed responsibility for, killed about 35 worshippers and injured many others. According to court documents, Mr Umar argued that circumstances beyond his control prevented him from filing the appeal within the legally required period. He cited the deaths of his…

Manny Ita  – At least 17 police officers undergoing specialised operational training have been killed after suspected Islamist insurgents attacked the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, described as one of the deadliest recent assaults on a security facility in Nigeria’s North-east, occurred in the early hours of 8 May at about 1:15 a.m., according to police authorities. Police spokesperson Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police, said the officers were participating in advanced tactical and counter-terrorism training when gunmen launched a coordinated overnight assault on the military institution…

Manny Ita  – The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a 2007 Rivers State High Court judgment restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating the finances and public accounts of the Rivers State Government, a decision that effectively continues to shield former Rivers governor Peter Odili from EFCC investigation and prosecution. The appellate court, in a judgment delivered on Friday by a three-member panel comprising Justices Ugochukwu Ogakwu, Isah Gafai and Zainab Abubakar, ruled that the earlier High Court decision remains valid and binding because it was never appealed. Delivering the lead judgment in the…

As Itsekiri Backs Reelection of Tinubu, Delta Gov. for Second Term, Oborevwori Honours with Royal Order of Iwere. The Itsekiri nation on Sunday formally threw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections during a historic ceremony at the palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR. At the event, Governor Oborevwori was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwẹrẹ (ROI) by the monarch in recognition of his administration’s developmental strides across Delta State. While speaking at the gathering, Oborevwori described the endorsement as…

Aliko Dangote and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the visit. Photo: Abiy Ahmed The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, on a visit tied to his group’s fertiliser plant project in the country. He was hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both men visited the construction site of the proposed facility on Sunday. Ethiopia signed a shareholders’ agreement with Dangote Group in August last year for the establishment of a urea plant with an annual production capacity of three million metric tonnes. Construction was officially launched in October 2025. The…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Visa, has launched its multicurrency Visa Signature card, a premium offering designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment, as well as the Naira Visa Debit Card aimed at extending accessible, reliable electronic payment capabilities to a broader segment of the Nigerian population. According to First Bank, the Signature card offers an exclusive portfolio of lifestyle benefits, global travel privileges, and curated merchant offers through Visa’s worldwide acceptance network, giving high-spending Nigerians a product built around how they live. Commenting on FirstBank’s ambition for its premium cardholders, Group Executive, eBusiness & Retail Products, FirstBank, Chuma…

Although cancer can be dangerous, medical experts say that awareness, healthy living, and early medical care can help reduce the risk and improve survival rates. In 2026, health professionals continue to encourage people to learn more about cancer because early action can save lives. What Is Cancer? Cancer happens when cells in the body begin to grow abnormally and uncontrollably. Normally, old or damaged cells die naturally while new healthy cells replace them. However, cancer develops when damaged cells continue growing instead of dying. These cells may form tumors and can spread to other parts of the body if treatment…

NAHCO Aviance • Earnings per share rose by 36.14 per cent from N6.60 in 2024 to N8.99 in 2025. Ground handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO Aviance, has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53.54 billion in 2024 to N65.82 billion in 2025. The company, however, complained about the impact of rising fuel prices on its operations, saying the commodity market had remained challenging. NAHCO said while Profit Before Tax jumped by 29.83 per cent to N24.28 billion in 2025 as against N18.702 billion in 2024, Profit After Tax grew by 36.02 per cent from N12.87…

NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State. The intervention, which further underscores NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to improving healthcare access and strengthening medical infrastructure across Nigeria, is expected to significantly enhance access to advanced diagnostic imaging services for millions of Nigerians across the South-East region — including Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states — as well as neighbouring Delta State. The project involved the delivery, installation, calibration, testing and commissioning…