December 2025 – Page 88

Ex-Delta Senator, Nwaoboshi Dies At 68

20.12.2025

A former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, is dead. Sources close to the politician confirmed that he passed away on Friday, December 19 However, details of the former senator’s death remain unknown at the time of this report. The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State confirmed the death...

WIEN Applauds Tinubu’s Appointment Of Eyesan As NUPRC Boss

20.12.2025

The Women in Energy Network (WIEN), an advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement on Friday by Executive Secretary, Engr Asanimo Omezi, to congratulate Eyesan, WIEN President, Mrs Eyono Fatayi-Williams, said...

Adebayo welcomes S’Court Ruling On SDP Crisis

20.12.2025

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo and the Acting National Chairman, Dr Sadiq Gombe, have welcomed Friday’s Supreme Court judgment dismissing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s appeal on the party’s leadership dispute. This is as he described the ruling as a major victory for democracy, party autonomy...

UNILAG Medical & Dental Alumni Of 2004 Celebrates 20 Years With ₦30m Legacy Project

20.12.2025

Medical and dental graduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Class of 2004, have launched a week-long programme to commemorate 20 years after graduation, unveiling a ₦30 million legacy project aimed at strengthening medical education and mentoring future healthcare professionals. At a press briefing to kick off the anniversary, the Chairman of...

Politics

NNPP Holds Convention To Elect New Leaders

20.12.2025

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will on Saturday hold its National Convention to usher in new leaders of the party. The National Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, stated this at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held on Friday in Abuja. The Chairman commended the outcome...

Avon Medical Unveils ₦200m Enhanced ICU Facility

20.12.2025

Avon Medical Practice has expanded its critical-care capacity with the launch of a fully enhanced Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ₦200 million facility, located within its recently commissioned building extension, strengthens the hospital’s capability to manage high-acuity cases requiring advanced monitoring and specialised intervention. This facility directly tackles medical tourism by bringing world-class healthcare to...

Nigerians Perceives Lawmakers As Rubber Stamp , Akpabio

20.12.2025

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reacted to the widespread criticism against the National Assembly over it cooperation with the executive, arguing that collaboration with arms of government, not confrontation is essential for national progress. Akpabio made this remark after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly....

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Recall Of Imported Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles

19.12.2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 041/2025, warning Nigerians about the recall of Indomie brand noodles (Vegetable Flavour) due to the presence of undeclared allergens, milk and eggs. According to NAFDAC, the recall notice was issued by the French food safety authority, Rappel Conso, after...

Great Nations Are Built By Leaders Who Make Hard Choices Together

19.12.2025

…As Tinubu ignores NASS appeal to review police aides’ withdrawal The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, asserted that great nations are not built by perfect conditions, but by leaders who make hard choices together. Akpabio made this assertion in his speech, titled “Planting The Future Together” which he read during the...

ADC Initiates Skill Acquisition Programme To Create Jobs, Fight Poverty

19.12.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has initiated a skill acquisition programme, titled One Nigerian, One Skill, to create jobs and lift young Nigerians out of poverty. At the flag-off on Friday, former National Chairman of the party, Dr Ralphs Okey Nwosu, said the programme is part of ADC’s philosophy for the welfare of Nigerians. “ADC...