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By Peter Omopo  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on reigning champions Senegal in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, May 12, in Egypt. The highly anticipated clash was confirmed after Senegal sealed a 2-0 victory over DR Congo in their final Group C match on Thursday, securing their place at the top of the group. Nigeria booked their quarter-final spot on Wednesday following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya in their last Group B fixture. The result saw the Flying Eagles finish second in the group with five points, behind Morocco, who defeated…

By Peter Omopo  Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was captured in a viral video on Friday returning to his roots as an educator by teaching pupils in a classroom at an undisclosed school within the state. The video, posted on the governor’s official Facebook page with the caption “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” shows Aiyedatiwa engaging students in a lively lesson on drug education, writing the word “Drugs” on the board and encouraging the pupils to identify different forms of drugs. The classroom visit follows the governor’s recent approval of the recruitment of 1,100 primary school teachers across the…

By Peter Omopo  The Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice to families across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, as part of its annual National Food Intervention Project aimed at reaching over one million vulnerable Nigerians. Each 10-kilogram bag of rice will be allocated in equal measure, with 1,522 bags designated for each local government area. Speaking at the official flag-off of the distribution on Thursday in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani commended the Foundation for its continued efforts in combating hunger and poverty. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Liman Kila, the governor said…

By Peter Omopo  The Lagos State Government has announced a postponement of the planned traffic diversion and repair works on the Ogudu–Oworonshoki Bridge. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement on Friday in a statement issued to journalists, noting that a new date for the commencement of the project will be communicated in due course. Osiyemi assured residents that the delay is part of efforts to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions during infrastructure upgrades. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to efficient project execution and the well-being of all road users.

By Peter Omopo  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has celebrated Ambassador Professor Mary N. Lar on her 90th birthday, hailing her as a “distinguished mother, moral compass, and symbol of purposeful leadership.” In a statement issued on Friday, Governor Mutfwang joined numerous well-wishers across Nigeria and the diaspora in honouring the wife of the late Solomon Lar, the first civilian governor of Plateau State and founding National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor described Prof. Mary Lar as a beacon of wisdom and an enduring symbol of hope, whose contributions to humanity and national development remain immeasurable.…

By Peter Omopo  The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has approved the compulsory retirement of a judge, Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele of the Area Court, over allegations of misconduct. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Tanko Muhammed, the JSC also suspended Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed from judicial duties for a period of two years. In addition to the suspension, a formal warning letter was issued to the magistrate. The disciplinary actions were among several decisions reached during the commission’s 136th meeting held in Lokoja. Meanwhile, the commission cleared four other judicial officers of various…

By Peter Omopo  A member of the House of Representatives, Okpolupm Etteh, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Usoro Akpabio as the Managing Director of the newly created South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Etteh, who represents Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, described the nomination as a visionary move that reflects the president’s commitment to inclusive development. In a statement issued by his media team on Friday in Uyo, the lawmaker expressed confidence in Akpabio’s capacity to lead the SSDC effectively, citing her vast experience in public service and passion for national growth. “I sincerely commend President Tinubu for this visionary appointment.…

By Peter Omopo  The Ekiti State Government has treated more than 800,000 residents for malaria in the last 18 months as part of its sustained efforts to combat the disease across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, disclosed this during a media engagement in Ado-Ekiti, according to a statement released on Friday. He noted that the treatment figures include both preventive care for pregnant women and curative services for other residents, provided through the state’s 177 primary healthcare centres and other medical facilities. Filani emphasized that malaria treatment—including drugs, consultations, and other related services—remains free under the…

By Peter Omopo  Political economist and convener of the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government, Professor Pat Utomi, has defended the newly launched initiative following criticism from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and some federal government officials, who have described the effort as unconstitutional and theatrical. In a statement released Friday titled “In Service of Country, In Obedience to Conscience,” Utomi clarified that the shadow government is not a challenge to executive authority or an illegal parallel structure, but rather a constitutionally grounded effort aimed at fostering democratic accountability. “The Shadow Government is not a rebellion. It is not a…

By Peter Omopo  The Abia State Government has announced plans to repurpose the proposed new Government House located at Ogurube Layout in Umuahia into a five-star hotel. Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a media tour of the site on Thursday, describing the structure—initiated by the previous administration—as unsuitable for use as a residential or administrative facility. Kanu also revealed that the state government would construct a new governor’s office and lodge within the current Government House complex, contrary to claims that the present facility is a rented apartment. “Let me debunk another lie,” he said. “The current…