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By Peter Omopo  Maiduguri, July 29, 2025 — The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Borno State, on Tuesday unveiled a newly completed Medical ICT Institute, named in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in recognition of his administration’s commitment to healthcare transformation in Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony was part of activities marking the 110th General Meeting of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) across the country, and attracted top political figures, government officials, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders in the health sector. Speaking at the unveiling, the Chief Medical Director of UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, described the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Medical…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 29, 2025 — Telecommunications giant Globacom has announced the commencement of a far-reaching network upgrade and expansion initiative aimed at significantly improving service delivery and customer experience across Nigeria. The company made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday, reaffirming its commitment to delivering superior network quality and wider coverage—especially in the wake of recently approved tariff adjustments by regulatory authorities. According to Globacom, the ambitious project includes the strategic deployment of new base stations, the relocation of fibre infrastructure affected by road construction, and the expansion of 4G LTE coverage across urban and…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 29, 2025 — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has formally withdrawn its legal action against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and several oil marketers over the issuance of petroleum import licences. The suit, which had been pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja, sought to nullify the import licences granted by the NMDPRA to NNPCL and six oil marketing companies, arguing that the licences violated provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). However, in a notice of discontinuance signed by its counsel, Chief…

By Peter Omopo  Ibadan, July 29, 2025 — Residents of more than 1,000 communities along the Ibadan Circular Road corridor have appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to reconsider the proposed extension of the road’s corridor pillar from 150 metres to 500 metres. The appeal was made in a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by the Coordinator of the Ibadan Circular Road Communities Representatives (ICRCR), Mr. Niyi Fasoye, and the group’s Secretary, Mr. Isiaq Jimoh. The statement expressed concerns about the far-reaching impact of the planned expansion on residential and commercial properties across six local government areas.…

By Peter Omopo  Ado Ekiti, July 29, 2025 — Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed deep appreciation to the people of the state for their overwhelming support during a massive endorsement rally held in Ado Ekiti on Monday, pledging to continue delivering impactful development across the state. The event, which attracted thousands of residents, political supporters, and stakeholders, was organised by the Tinubu/Oyebanji–Afuye Statewide Endorsement Committee to back both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji for second terms in office. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the governor described the…

By Peter Omopo  Makurdi, July 29, 2025 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a ₦1 billion donation to support families affected by the recent attack on Yelewata community in Benue State. The donation, made through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), was announced during a condolence visit to the state at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House on Tuesday. The Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area was the target of a deadly assault in June, which claimed over 100 lives and displaced many residents. The First Lady described the incident…

By Peter Omopo  Dutse, July 29, 2025 — Tragedy struck in Jigawa State on Sunday evening as a canoe carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized in Zangon Maje village, Taura Local Government Area, leaving four dead and five still missing. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Corps Superintendent (ACSC) Badruddeen Tijjani. According to the statement, the boat mishap occurred around 5:00 p.m. while the canoe was ferrying passengers from Digawa village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje in…

By Miyen Akiri The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as legendary heavyweight, Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi (20-0, 15 KOs) prepares to make his highly anticipated return to the squared circle against British knock out specialist Danny “The Brixton Hammer” Williams (55-33, 42 KOs). This monumental clash, a true spectacle of power and resilience, is set to ignite Lagos, Nigeria. This event will be live on pay per view streaming on www.Prizefighting.tv only on August 23, 2025 at the Teslim Balogun stadium,Surulere. The times for the event are 1:00 PM New York, 6:00 PM London, 12:00 PM Dallas, and 10:00…

By Peter Omopo  Dutse, July 28, 2025 The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over ₦1.5 billion in benefits to 569 retirees, signaling a significant commitment to the welfare of former public servants in the state. The development was announced on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu, during a press briefing held at the Pension House in Dutse, the state capital. Dr. Shitu revealed that a total sum of ₦1,505,449,327.78 is being paid out to cover retirement benefits, death benefits, and death pension balances, ensuring comprehensive support for both living…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo, July 28, 2025 The 2025 edition of the Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival commenced on Monday with the traditional ‘Iwopopo’, a spiritual cleansing of the town’s paths that marks the beginning of the revered annual celebration. The symbolic ritual, held at Gbaemu Junction in Osogbo, witnessed a colorful convergence of traditional chiefs, Osun devotees, cultural groups, community members, and government officials, all paying homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun. Flanked by his wives, the Ataoja offered prayers for the different individuals and delegations who came to pay their respects, invoking blessings for peace, prosperity, and…