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By Peter Omopo Yola, September 23, 2025 — A 73-year-old retired civil servant, Joseph Kwada, is among hundreds of Adamawa residents who have regained their sight following a free medical outreach organised by Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) in Yola. The initiative, conducted in partnership with the Yola Electricity Distribution Company, offered free consultations, medication, eyeglasses, and surgical procedures to residents of the state capital. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, MESL’s medical technical officer, Salisu Dabban, said the outreach, held at the Ajiya Clinic in Jimeta, Yola, is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility. “The outreach commenced with screening…

By Peter Omopo Paris, September 22, 2025 — Arsenal Women have been named the 2025 Women’s Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, cementing their place among Europe’s elite after a landmark season. The North London side claimed their second UEFA Women’s Champions League title in June, edging Barcelona 1-0 in the final in Lisbon thanks to a decisive strike from Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius. Domestically, the Gunners maintained their strong form, finishing second in the Women’s Super League and advancing to the semi-finals of the League Cup. The Ballon d’Or Women’s Club of the Year…

By Peter Omopo Paris, September 22, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned Best Team of the Year at the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris on Monday night, capping off what many consider the club’s greatest-ever season. The French champions dominated both at home and abroad during the 2024/25 campaign, sweeping four major trophies — the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and the Trophée des Champions. PSG also underlined their global credentials by reaching the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, reinforcing their reputation as one of football’s most formidable sides.…

By Peter Omopo Bauchi, September 23, 2025 — Political stakeholders in Bauchi State have called on former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) senior officer, Dr. Bala Wunti, to contest the 2027 governorship election. The appeal was made on Sunday at a “call to serve” gathering, where party leaders, traditional rulers, professionals, youth groups, and community representatives across the state rallied support for Wunti’s entry into politics. Elder statesman Mu’azu Tarkunya, speaking at the event, said Wunti’s vast knowledge and role in the Kolmani oil exploration positioned him as the right candidate to transform Bauchi into an oil-producing hub. “At…

By Peter Omopo Yola, September 23, 2025 — Anger is mounting in Adamawa State over the decision of local government chairmen to sponsor their wives on a leadership training programme in Istanbul, Turkey. The 21 wives, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Local Government, reportedly departed Nigeria last week for the trip. The development has sparked outrage among workers and retirees, who condemned it as wasteful and insensitive in the face of unpaid gratuities and economic hardship. Confirming the trip, the Chairman of Toungo Local Government and state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON),…

By Peter Omopo Port Harcourt, September 23, 2025 — Federal lawmakers from Rivers State have welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to lift the six-month state of emergency in the state, urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly to work together in the interest of good governance. The emergency rule, declared in March following a bitter rift between Fubara and the Martins Amaewhule-led Assembly, had suspended both the executive and legislature, stalling the presentation and passage of the 2025 budget. Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed to administer the state during the interim period, which lapsed on…

By Peter Omopo Abuja/Port Harcourt, September 23, 2025 — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday declared that political peace had returned to the state, months after a bitter feud with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, plunged the oil-rich state into crisis and prompted the Federal Government to impose emergency rule in March. Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Fubara said he had resumed his duties in an atmosphere of cooperation. “As far as I’m concerned, we have made peace. Fubara and his principal are working together,” the governor said,…

By Peter Omopo Lagos, September 23, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has called on Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) across the state to deepen collaboration with local councils in order to strengthen communal peace and accelerate grassroots development. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje, made the appeal on Monday during the Ikorodu Division Interactive Meeting held at the Ikorodu Council Secretariat. He commended community leaders for their efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence but cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of sparking unrest. Agbaje explained that the engagement…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 23, 2025 — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused the Federal Government of political persecution and double standards over the criminal defamation case filed against her. In a preliminary objection filed on Monday, the lawmaker urged both the Federal High Court and the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to dismiss the six-count charge brought by the Attorney General of the Federation. She argued that while her petitions against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were ignored, the government swiftly acted on complaints lodged by Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello against her.…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 23, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks, moving the date from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The adjustment was contained in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and circulated to lawmakers on Tuesday. “This is to respectfully inform Distinguished Senators that the resumption of plenary sitting of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, has been shifted to Tuesday, 7th October, 2025,” the memo read, adding apologies for the short notice. Although no official…