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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…

By Peter Omopo Seoul, September 11, 2025 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that South Korean companies may reconsider maintaining or expanding investments in the United States unless Washington improves its visa system for Korean workers. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on Thursday to mark his first 100 days in office, Lee cited the September 4 immigration raid in Georgia, where more than 300 South Korean workers were detained at a Hyundai battery factory under construction. The president said the workers are scheduled to return home on Friday aboard a chartered plane following negotiations with…

By Peter Omopo Akure, September 11, 2025 — Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, under the banner of the Ondo Mandate Elders Forum, have denied claims of a rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The clarification came on Wednesday during a meeting at the Akure residence of the forum’s chairman, Chief Erastus Alejo, where party elders reaffirmed their commitment to unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Facilitator of the group, Dr. Demola Ijabiyi, told journalists that reports of a quarrel between the two leaders were mere fabrications circulating on…

By Peter Omopo September 11, 2025 — Former Akwa Ibom State governor, Victor Attah, has strongly criticised the rising wave of political defections in Nigeria, describing the trend as an “abomination” that threatens the stability of the country’s democracy. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Thursday, Attah, who governed the state from 1999 to 2007, warned that incessant cross-carpeting between political parties undermines governance and policymaking. “If we have an unstable party situation in Nigeria, we will have an unstable policy, and we will end up with an unstable nation,” Attah cautioned. He argued that defections have…

By Peter Omopo Paris, September 11, 2025 — A French parliamentary committee has recommended a sweeping crackdown on youth access to social media, urging a total ban for children under 15 and a nighttime “digital curfew” for those aged 15 to 18. The proposals, unveiled Thursday, follow months of hearings with families, influencers, and tech executives, amid mounting concerns over the impact of platforms like TikTok on children’s mental health. Committee chair Arthur Delaporte told AFP he would also file a criminal complaint against TikTok, accusing the app of “endangering the lives” of young users. The platform, owned by Chinese…

By Peter Omopo September 11, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has defended the demolition of structures in Oworonshoki, insisting that the exercise followed due process and was preceded by years of stakeholder engagement. The demolition, carried out on Saturday, sparked protests on Monday as displaced residents blocked the Third Mainland Bridge, demanding compensation and an immediate halt to the exercise. At a press conference on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban and Regional Development, Gbolahan Oki, said the affected structures were dilapidated, unapproved, and a security risk. “We don’t just go to demolish; due process was followed. The…