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By Peter Omopo | August 1, 2025 As the nationwide seven-day warning strike by nurses and midwives enters its third day, public hospitals in Katsina and several northern states are reeling from a near-total collapse in operations, forcing patients to seek refuge in private clinics and volunteers to step in with basic care. In Katsina State, the Katsina Hospital Friends Association has mobilised hundreds of volunteers to offer first aid and humanitarian support across the 34 local government areas. The Chairman of the Association, Bilya Sanda, said on Thursday that the urgent intervention was necessary to ease the suffering of…

By Peter Omopo | August 1, 2025 IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Olubadan-in-Council will meet on Monday, August 4, to begin formal deliberations on the enthronement of former Oyo State Governor, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The crucial meeting is slated for 11:00 a.m. at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. This was confirmed in a notice issued Thursday by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. According to the statement, the meeting follows the completion of the 21-day mourning period for the late 43rd Olubadan,…

By Peter Omopo | August 1, 2025 LAGOS, NIGERIA — In a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, has unveiled the Nanafatimah Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to tackling Nigeria’s growing cancer burden through education, research, and policy engagement. The foundation was formally launched on Monday at the Lagos State College of Medicine, Ikeja, with stakeholders from the medical, academic, and media communities in attendance. According to a press statement from the foundation, the initiative seeks to transform cancer treatment in Nigeria by promoting early detection, advanced therapies,…

By Peter Omopo | August 1, 2025 ACCRA, GHANA – Nigeria and Ghana have commenced high-level diplomatic talks aimed at defusing tensions following viral videos and calls by some Ghanaians for the deportation of Nigerians residing in the country. The Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, appealed for calm during a joint press conference with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Ablakwa, held in Accra on Wednesday. According to a statement by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, Odumegwu-Ojukwu was dispatched to Ghana by President Bola Tinubu as a special envoy to…

By Peter Omopo / July 31, 2025 ABUJA – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has made a passionate appeal to the National Assembly for increased and more flexible funding for the Nigerian Army, stressing the urgent need to enhance operational efficiency and address critical gaps in personnel welfare. Oluyede made the call on Thursday during an oversight visit by members of the Senate Committee on Army to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. While commending the lawmakers for their sustained support, he lamented that the current envelope budgeting system was insufficient to meet the Army’s growing responsibilities.…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 AWKA — The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Thursday, celebrated his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, on her 55th birthday, describing her as his “queen” and “ageless beauty.” In a heartfelt message posted on his official Facebook page, Governor Soludo paid glowing tribute to his wife, expressing gratitude for her unwavering companionship and strength. “You were made specially for me, and I couldn’t have imagined going through this universe without you,” the governor wrote. “Every day, I thank God for blessing me with such a great soulmate. Happy birthday, Nono.…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has successfully secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website accused of illegally streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports content. The suspension, which took effect on July 20, 2025, was confirmed by NCC Director-General, Dr. John Asein, in a statement released Thursday by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ijeoma Egbunike. Dr. Asein said the move was part of NCC’s renewed crackdown on digital piracy under its “Stand Together Against Online Piracy (STOP)” campaign. He described…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 JOS — A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Bagos, has declared that Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang will be a formidable contender in the 2027 general elections, citing his remarkable performance and people-centred governance. In a statement issued on Thursday to assess the governor’s two years in office, Bagos praised Mutfwang’s strides across key sectors, asserting that the next election would be decided by the competence of candidates, rather than political parties or federal influence. “2027 will be about the candidates, not party or national powers,” Bagos stated. “And…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on public sensitisation and voter mobilisation, with the goal of increasing citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. The renewed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking during the meeting, Prof. Yakubu stressed the importance of public enlightenment in achieving credible elections, noting that INEC’s constitutional mandate cannot be effectively carried out…

By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025 KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE — The newly upgraded Federal University of Education, Kontagora, has reaffirmed its commitment to producing highly competent and professional teachers poised to transform Nigeria’s education landscape. Formerly known as the Federal College of Education, Kontagora, the institution recently received approval to operate as a full-fledged university dedicated exclusively to teacher education. The transition marks a significant step toward addressing Nigeria’s persistent shortage of qualified educators. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the university’s Admission Officer, Hannatu Dodo, the management announced that the university is now listed on…