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Otu: Undiandeye Represents Pillar Of Courage, Patriotism

31.10.2025

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has congratulated the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt General Emmanuel Undiandeye, on his elevation to Lieutenant General by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu. Otu described the elevation as “a fitting recognition of an illustrious son of Cross River State whose brilliance, gallantry, and patriotism continue...

Excessive Bleach In Teeth Whitening Gels Linked To Gum Risk–Study

31.10.2025

A new investigation has found that illegal teeth whitening kits containing more than 500 times the legal limit of dental bleach can cause permanent scarring of the gums, destroy tooth enamel, damage nerves, and cause chemical burns to the lining of the mouth. In spite of the damaging impact of the bleach, they are being...

2027: Female Presidential Aspirant Seeks Women Coordinators In 36 States

31.10.2025

A female Presidential aspirant and Founder, the New Dawn Movement, Ada Kate Uchegbu, is calling for coordinators to support her vision from the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She stated this in a letter she addressed to women titled: “Call for 36 Women Coordinators.” In the letter, she said:...

APC Tackles Makinde Over Claims Of Influencing Food Price Crash

31.10.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday insisted that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was not responsible for the drop in food prices in the country. The party’s reaction followed a statement attributed to the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Olasunkanmi Olaleye yesterday that the Makinde government played a major role in stabilising food prices....

Bauchi Targets 250 Schools For Renovation Under AGILE Project

31.10.2025

The Bauchi State Government has intensified efforts to transform its education sector, placing adolescent girls at the heart of its renewed development drive through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. Governor Bala Mohammed made this known in Bauchi on Thursday during a capacity-building and sensitization workshop organized for technical service providers...

Ladega Leads Ikorodu’s Environmental Transformation Drive To Promote Public Health

31.10.2025

Demonstrating his administration’s commitment to a cleaner, greener, and healthier Ikorodu, the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, launched a robust Sanitation and Environmental Advocacy Campaign targeting key areas identified as “Black spots” for refuse accumulation. The initiative seeks to improve public health, enforce proper waste management, and instil civic responsibility...

NIWA Boss, Oyebamiji Lauds Journalists’ Role In Societal Dev’t

30.10.2025

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has lauded the vital role journalists play in nation-building, saying no society can develop without the journalism profession. Oyebamiji stated this during the Nigeria Union of Journalists...

Why We’re Probing Banks’ Multiple Taxes, Charges On Public Servants – Abbas

30.10.2025

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the multiple deductions of taxes and charges by banks from public servants’ accounts, describing the practice as a serious erosion of public trust. Abbas made the remarks on Thursday while inaugurating the Ad Hoc Committee on the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from...

FG, EU Sign Pacts On Local Manufacturing, Reproductive Health Rights

30.10.2025

In a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s health sector, the Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed three landmark agreements aimed at boosting local manufacturing, attracting investments, and strengthening reproductive health and rights across West Africa. The agreements, Enabling Local Manufacturing of Health, Immunisation and...

How Troops Pushed Back Terror Forces, Liberated Communities

30.10.2025

The outgone Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has commended troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their resilience and professionalism, which led to the liberation of several communities from terrorists during his tenure. Musa made the remarks in his valedictory address on Thursday, marking the end of a distinguished military...