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By Peter Omopo  September 6, 2025 | Uyo Three doctors at the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital in Akwa Ibom State are facing disciplinary action after a pregnant woman, Ndiana Amos, and her baby died in what lawmakers have described as a case of medical negligence. The House of Assembly Committee on Health, after investigating the incident, directed the state Ministry of Health and the Hospitals Management Board to sanction the medical personnel involved. Chairman of the committee and member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency, Moses Essien, issued the directive during a meeting with Health Commissioner Dr. Ekem John and senior…

In a recent nationwide opinion poll assessing the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet members, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, emerged as the most performing minister in security. The survey sampled views across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, reflecting growing public confidence in his ability to drive strategies that directly confront the country’s complex security challenges. Since assuming office in 2023, Matawalle has steadily carved out a reputation as one of the administration’s most active voices on national defence. Working closely with the Minister of Defence, the service chiefs, and other security stakeholders, he has…

By Peter Omopo September 6, 2025 | Lagos Family, friends, church leaders, and associates from across the world have paid glowing tributes to the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Mike Okonkwo, as he marked his 80th birthday on Saturday. In a statement, his wife, Peace Okonkwo, described the cleric as “a man with a very good heart—kind-hearted, loving, God-fearing, and full of integrity.” While many know him for his fiery style on the pulpit, she noted that at home he is gentle, shy, and deeply family-oriented. “Most people see his passion while preaching and might think him…

By Peter Omopo September 6, 2025 | Ibadan The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre elevated Braitwaite water tank at the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the facility to international standards. The project was confirmed on Saturday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, following an inspection meeting with engineers from the Oyo State Water Corporation. According to the corporation’s Executive Chairman, Elias Adeojo, the water supply project is being executed in three phases. The first involves excavation of trenches for pipeline laying, while the…

By Peter Omopo September 6, 2025 | Abuja The World Bank has explained why six loans worth $2bn, signed for Nigeria in 2024, are yet to be disbursed nearly a year after approval. The clarification comes amid reports that the Bank approved a total of $8.4bn (₦12.89tn) in fresh loans for Nigeria between June 2023 and August 2025. The funds were earmarked for 15 projects covering energy, healthcare, education, rural infrastructure, and governance. According to the Bank, disbursement delays are linked to the nature of its financing model, which releases funds in installments tied to project milestones, rather than as…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has facilitated the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tricycles into Onigbongbo. This bold move is not only to create job opportunities for residents but also to align with the drive for cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable transportation. It is also a practical step towards economic empowerment, environmental responsibility, and the advancement of grassroots mobility. The initiative underscores Hon. Moyosore’s vision of building a stronger, self-sufficient Onigbongbo where people’s welfare is at the center of governance.

By Peter Omopo The wedding of billionaire daughter Temi Otedola and Afrobeats star Mr Eazi was more than a union of two hearts; it was the blending of two worlds — business royalty and music royalty — in a celebration of elegance, glamour, and timeless love. The day began with a spectacle of arrivals, as convoys of luxury cars pulled into the venue, each one delivering guests who brought with them the sparkle of Lagos high society and international celebrity circles. Fashion spoke its loudest here — dazzling gowns, bespoke agbadas, and couture that transformed the event into a living…

By Peter Omopo September 5, 2025 | Yenagoa The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has unveiled plans to honour Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, with a book on his leadership style, a public lecture series, and the endowment of a professorial chair in Political Science. The Managing Director of UNILAG Consult, Prof. John Oyefara, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday. He said the book project, titled “Leadership Chronicles of Governor Douye Diri,” documents the governor’s achievements and governance philosophy. According to him, UNILAG has a tradition of evaluating Nigerian leaders using globally recognised templates,…

By Peter Omopo September 5, 2025 | Abuja The Federal Government says more than 14 million Nigerian girls have been immunised against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer, since the introduction of the nationwide vaccination campaign in October 2023. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025 in Abuja, noting that the figure represents 96 per cent of the target population of girls aged 9–14. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Nigerian women, with over 8,000 deaths annually, according…

By Peter Omopo September 5, 2025 | Benin City The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 26 suspects and seized a total of 41,410.53 kilogrammes of narcotics during operations across the state in August. The State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Friday in Benin City while presenting the command’s monthly report. According to him, the arrests involved 22 men and four women, while the bulk of the seizure was cannabis sativa, accounting for 41,387.36kg. Other substances recovered included 22.25kg of Tramadol, 0.3kg of Swinol, 0.01kg of Danabol, 0.51kg of Diazepam,…