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By Daniel Alabrah Nigeria Assures Angola On Revived Joint Commission – The Nigerian government, on Thursday, facilitated a landmark twinning agreement on socio-economic and cultural development between Bayelsa State and Namibe, a province of Angola. It also midwifed another economic cooperation deal between Nasarawa State and the Angolan province of Bengo. A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Friday, stated that the agreements on Sister-Cities development as well as bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Angola were part of activities of the three-day fifth Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Joint Economic Commission meetings, which…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Chairman, Mr. Akogun Lanre Adesuyi, and the Executive Director (Operations), Mr. Abiodun Olaniran, of Havilah Group have pledged support to the administration of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo. During a visit to the Onigbongbo LCDA, the leadership of Havilah Group reaffirmed commitment to working hand-in-hand with the present administration in driving initiatives that will uplift the people of Onigbongbo and foster community development. Mr. Akogun Lanre Adesuyi noted that Havilah Group shares in the vision of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo’s agenda and is ready to contribute meaningfully towards actualizing the Chairman’s F.I.N.E. agenda.…

By Peter Omopo Abuja | September 11, 2025 – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that a court injunction was granted against its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, describing them as fake news. In a statement on Thursday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bola Abdullahi said the false reports emerged after attempts to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party’s new leadership failed. “The court did not issue any order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from functioning as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the…

By Peter Omopo Makurdi | September 11, 2025 – The Benue State House of Assembly has amended the law renaming Benue State University, Makurdi, changing its title from Rev. Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University to Father Adasu University, Makurdi. The decision followed Thursday’s debate on the report of the House Standing Committee on Higher Education during plenary. Leading the debate, Majority Leader Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa) argued that the earlier name, Rev. Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, was “too long” and should be simplified to Father Adasu University. The move marks the second renaming of the institution. Originally established as Benue…

By Peter Omopo Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a total clampdown on illegal dredging, unregulated sand mining, and reckless land reclamation across Lagos State, warning that offenders will face the full weight of the law. The governor made the declaration at the First Lagos State Waterfront Summit, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience.” He warned that the activities of illegal operators were undermining both the ecological balance and economic future of the state. “Those who profit from illegal dredging and environmental destruction are jeopardizing the future of generations to come. Lagos will no longer tolerate it,” Sanwo-Olu said.…

By Peter Omopo Abuja | September 11, 2025 – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged to partner with the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) to expand access to children’s surgical services in the FCT and surrounding states. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, represented by the Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure, made the commitment on Thursday while declaring open APSON’s 24th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Abuja. Wike acknowledged persistent challenges in the health sector, including inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, and rising treatment costs, stressing the need for coordinated solutions. He said…

By Peter Omopo Lagos | September 11, 2025 – The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has inaugurated its Lagos State chapter, calling on Niger Deltans across Nigeria to unite in addressing the region’s long-standing challenges of marginalisation and underdevelopment. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, said the forum was established to provide the Niger Delta with a collective voice on issues affecting its people. “We must speak with one voice instead of separately as Urhobo, Ijaw, Itsekiri, Ibibio, Efik, Edo, or Isoko. Only then can we confront the challenges of marginalisation and secure purposeful development…

By Peter Omopo, Birnin Kebbi | September 11, 2025 Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, over allegations of negligence of duty and disregard for official responsibilities. A statement issued from Government House on Thursday confirmed that the suspension takes immediate effect, pending the outcome of a formal review. The governor directed the commissioner to provide reasons why disciplinary measures should not be taken against him, stressing that accountability and diligence remain central to his administration’s priorities. Governor Idris reiterated his government’s resolve to uphold discipline and effective service delivery across…

By Peter Omopo Lagos | September 11, 2025 Igbo traditional rulers and community leaders from 12 South-West and South-South states have disowned Mr. Chibuike Azubike, who recently declared himself the “Obi Ndigbo Lagos” and announced plans to stage an Ofala festival in the state on September 13. Acting under the umbrella of the Association of Ezendigbo Na Uzoije, Southern Zone, the leaders dismissed Azubike’s claims, insisting that he is not a member of their association and does not represent the Igbo community in Lagos. In a communiqué signed by their president, Eze John Ezebuadi, the Ezeudo of Iba LCDA, the…

By Peter Omopo Doha, September 11, 2025 — Qatar has announced that funerals will be held on Thursday in Doha for those killed in an unprecedented Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas officials in the Gulf state earlier this week. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that funeral prayers would take place at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, with burials to follow at Mesaimeer Cemetery. The strike on Tuesday, which marked Israel’s first direct attack on Qatari soil, left five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer dead. Hamas said its senior leaders survived the assault. Those killed included Humaid…