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FG Tasks States On Sustainable Funding, Coordination To End NTDs By 2030

11.11.2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria by 2030, urging state governments to prioritize sustainable domestic financing and effective coordination. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call during a High-Level Advocacy Meeting with Commissioners of Health from the 36...

Alaafin Appoints Legal Practitioner As New Chief Imam

11.11.2025

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owode I, has appointed Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola, a legal practitioner, as the new Chief Imam of Oyo Land. In a press release signed by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, the appointment was confirmed in a letter personally signed by the monarch, who...

Oando Discontinue Free Electricity Supply To Rivers Community

11.11.2025

Paradigm shift in Omoku, Rivers State, as residents face a swift return to paid electricity supply after Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL) has formally dissolved decades-long free electricity supply provided under a legacy agreement by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). This was contained in a letter dated Thursday, 30 October 2025, and made...

LASG Reaffirms Commitment To Youth Empowerment, Skills Dev’t

11.11.2025

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and capacity development through the 2025 edition of its Vocational Training, Security, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness Programme, organised for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, was held on Tuesday...

2027: Nigeria’s Democracy Under Threat From Electoral Fraud, Apathy-Dickson, Amaechi

11.11.2025

Two former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senators Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity, warning that persistent vote manipulation and growing voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. The duo spoke yesterday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the...

Tourism Operators Showcase Nigerian Culture, Target 250,000 Exhibitors In UAE

11.11.2025

Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) is to showcase the best of Nigeria’s rich cultural tourism offerings at the trade exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exhibition, which will bring together over 250,000 African and Caribbean cultural and tourism products spanning fashion, food, technology, culture, and beauty for global visibility and access to the...

Bagudu Towers Above The Noise: Why This Smear Will Fail

11.11.2025

The recent release by a self-proclaimed coalition of 88 APC support groups in Kebbi State, as reported in the Daily Nigerian, contains unfounded and misleading assertions aimed at creating unnecessary discord within our great party. We firmly disclaim these claims, which misrepresent facts and distort the historical contributions of dedicated leaders like Senator Abubakar Atiku...

Gov Bago Launches Polio Eradication Awareness Campaign

11.11.2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has launched an awareness campaign tagged “End Polio Now” aimed at eradicating polio across the state. The campaign, organised by Rotary International in collaboration with the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, was held at the Senator Ibrahim Idris Kuta Level 2 Primary Health Centre, Minna. Governor Bago,...

EKSG Sets Up Grievance Redress Mechanism C’ttee On Land Use

11.11.2025

The Ekiti State Government Steering Committee on the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) has inaugurated a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Committee aimed at promoting inclusive land administration, resolving disputes, and enhancing agricultural productivity across the state. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who chairs the Steering Committee, said the initiative was necessary to fast-track the...

Ezekiel Ibeh Donates N100m For Anambra Hospital, Nursing School

11.11.2025

The Chairman of Swiss Metro Group, Dr. Ezekiel Ifeyi Ibeh, has donated N100 million to support the establishment of a community-driven hospital and nursing school in Ihiala, Anambra State. Dr. Ibeh, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Metrotiles Roofing System, announced the donation during a high-profile fundraising event organized by the Ihiala...