Author: Akintayo Adams

For the second consecutive day, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State has refused to grant the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, access to Bimodal Voter Authentication System (BVAS) machines and other materials used in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election, despite a court order. The PDP’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Olusegun Jolaawo, had attempted to inspect these materials on Monday, following a court order dated September 29, 2024. However, INEC officials delayed the process, citing the need to seek permission from Abuja. On Tuesday, October 8,…

The Oyo State Government confirmed on Tuesday that 245 suspected cholera cases were reported from January 1 to October 7, 2024, with 23 cases confirmed and one death recorded. The state Commissioner for Health, Oluwasherimi Ajetumobi, disclosed this during a briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. She noted that the only death involved a patient brought from Lagos, and nine patients currently admitted at the Infectious Disease Center, Ibadan, are responding well to treatment. Additionally, Ajetumobi announced that the state is preparing for a malaria net campaign set for May 2025, supported by the United States Agency for International…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced that 15,000 residents in the state have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). This was revealed during the investiture of Champions and Ambassadors of the Lagos Steering Committee for TB at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Tuesday. Abayomi stated that federal government statistics estimate 32,000 TB cases in Lagos, meaning around 15,000 people with TB are yet to be diagnosed. He emphasized the need to identify these individuals and ensure they receive free treatment. The programme, spearheaded by Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, saw female local government chairpersons and the wives…

The Cameroonian presidency has denied reports claiming that President Paul Biya has passed away. The 91-year-old leader, who has been the subject of health-related speculation, had missed several international events, fueling rumors of his death. ABS Africa TV, on Tuesday, falsely announced Biya’s death. The president had not been seen publicly since leaving Beijing on September 8 after attending the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation. Despite expectations of his return to Cameroon, he remained in Switzerland on medical advice. A statement from Samuel Ayolo, the director of the presidency’s civil cabinet, reassured the public that Biya is alive and in good…

Access Bank has announced a temporary shutdown of services to facilitate a system upgrade aimed at enhancing its offerings. In a communication sent to customers on Tuesday, the bank revealed that the upgrade would be conducted in phases, beginning on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10 pm, and concluding on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 6:30 am. During this period, customers may experience temporary disruptions on the Access More app, Internet Banking platform, and ATMs. However, the bank assured that cards would remain operational, and the *901# service would still be available for essential transactions such as funds transfers, airtime…

In the second quarter of 2024, foreign investors bypassed 26 states in Nigeria as the country’s capital importation reached $2.60 billion, marking a 152.81% year-on-year increase compared to $1.03 billion in Q2 2023. This data was revealed in the latest capital importation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday. Lagos State continued to dominate as the top destination for foreign investments, attracting $1.37 billion, or 52.52% of total capital inflows. Abuja followed closely, receiving $1.24 billion, which accounted for 47.48% of the total. The number of states with no recorded investments slightly decreased from 27 in Q2…

Egyptian Premier League giants, SC Zamalek, have indicated that they remain open to signing World Cup-winning defender Sergio Ramos, despite challenges posed by his high salary demands. Zamalek’s media coordinator, Ahmed Shawky, confirmed that Ramos, now a free agent, had been offered to the club through agents and mediators. While acknowledging Ramos’ stellar career and potential value, Shawky noted that financial difficulties could impede the deal, stating, “Sergio Ramos is a fantastic player who would be a huge asset for any club in the Middle East or Africa.” Speculation about Zamalek’s interest in Ramos began last month, ahead of their…

The State House has revealed that its overhead expenditure for 2024 reached ₦22.62bn, distributed across seven cost centres, including State House Headquarters, the offices of the President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff, among others. Permanent Secretary Olufunso Adebiyi shared this information during an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Special Duties to the Presidential Villa’s data centre. He reported a 99% implementation of overhead expenditure and a 43% implementation rate for capital projects for 2024. Adebiyi also highlighted that ₦15.08bn had been released, with ₦14.9bn already spent, leaving a small balance. Capital expenditure for the year…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially designated the third stanza of Nigeria’s National Anthem as the National Prayer. In addition, the first stanza is now to be recited at all official functions, while all three stanzas will be reserved for special national events like Independence Day, Democracy Day, Children’s Day, and others. This update was shared by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a briefing held at the agency’s office in Umuahia, Abia State. Represented by Mrs. Theresa Maduekwe, the DG explained that several proposals aimed at strengthening national values had been…

A Nigerian man recently took to social media to share his heartbreak after finding out that his girlfriend had cheated on him with another man. To make matters worse, he revealed that the new guy had physically assaulted him, leaving him with an injured lip. In a video posted on TikTok, he showcased his face and the caption, “Not only did she cheat on me, the new guy beat me too.” He went on to display the injury, showing the aftermath of the altercation. As the video gained attention online, many concerned individuals flooded the comments to share their thoughts…