Author: Seyi Godwin

As the United Kingdom prepares for its general election, Nigerian political figure Peter Obi has thrown his weight behind the Labour Party, urging voters to “Vote Labour on Thursday 4 July.” Obi’s endorsement comes as polls predict a landslide victory for Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer. Starmer has campaigned on a promise of economic growth and fiscal responsibility, with a focus on wealth creation. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is fighting to maintain power after 14 years in government. Sunak has urged voters to support the Conservatives to avoid a sweeping Labour majority. The election…

The 2024 Copa America quarter-final line-up is taking shape, with six teams already booking their spots in the next round. However, the USA’s campaign came to an abrupt end following a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay on Monday night. The loss, combined with Panama’s 3-1 victory over Bolivia, relegated the Americans to third place in Group C, ensuring their elimination from the competition. Uruguay topped the group, while Panama progressed as the second qualifier. The quarter-final fixtures are taking shape, with Argentina set to face Ecuador and Venezuela clashing with Canada. Panama awaits the winner of Group D, while Uruguay will…

Kogi State has recorded only two confirmed cases of cholera, with one discharged and the other receiving treatment, according to the State Commissioner for Health, Abdullazeez Adam. Adam attributed the low number of cases to the state’s preparedness and measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Similarly, Niger State has reported no confirmed cases of cholera, with the Director of Public Health, Dr. Idris Ibrahim, attributing this to the state’s proactive measures, including surveillance and sensitization. In Nasarawa State, 29 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in two local government areas, with one mortality. The State Commissioner…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has identified discrepancies in Bank Verification Number (BVN) linked alternate accounts as the major obstacle delaying the payment of insured deposits to former customers of defunct Heritage Bank. According to the Managing Director of NDIC, Bello Hassan, the corporation has paid a substantial amount to depositors without BVN account-linked issues since June 6. However, some customers with discrepancies between their names and BVN records are yet to receive their insured amounts. Hassan urged affected depositors to visit the NDIC website and complete their verification forms to facilitate payment. He also announced that depositors with…

The family of late e-commerce pioneer, Nick Imudia, has dismissed reports that he died by suicide, describing the claims as “untrue” and “hasty”. In a statement, the family expressed disappointment at the media’s handling of the news, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death. The family denied reports of farewell calls to his brother and daughter, and described Imudia as “full of life” with no signs of stress or depression. They urged the media and public to allow them to grieve without spreading unfounded rumors. The Lagos State Police Commissioner’s office has vowed to investigate the…

A devastating fire broke out at the Obasanjo Trailer Park in Ogere, Ogun State, on Saturday night, destroying a tanker and several makeshift shops along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway axis. The blaze, which started around 11 pm, is believed to have originated from one of the shops before spreading to the tanker, which was under repair at the park. According to eyewitnesses, the fire was brought under control through the combined efforts of park occupants, who used buckets to fetch water from a nearby gutter to quench the flames. Musa, an eyewitness, recounted the incident: “The fire started about 11 pm…