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Gov Oyebanji's wife reiterates commitment to reducing maternal mortality
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (564+ words) The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has flagged off the 2026 First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), reaffirming the state government's commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through accessible and quality healthcare services....
Ijebu Ode gas emissions caused by underground geological activity " Ogun govt
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (496+ words) Ogun State Government has attributed the recurring gas emissions recorded in parts of Ijebu-Ode and its environs to natural underground geological activities. It, therefore, dismissed insinuations linking the emissions to traditional myths or spiritual beliefs. Dr Ola Oresanya, the State…...
VIDEO: Dangote also started as a trader, Presidency defends First Lady's business advice
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (639+ words) The Presidency has defended First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu's advice encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses, saying even Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, began as a trader before building his business empire. Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on…...
Hunger: In defence of Bayo Onanuga
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (300+ words) Thoroughly embarrassed, Babangida told the magazine's publisher, his friend, MKO Abiola, that only a personal apology penned by the impious Onanuga could bring back the Concord Press. Abiola then summoned Onanuga, demanding an apology to propitiate the gap-toothed god. Thirty-four…...
Revival cannot come while church members starve, Rev Ayodele warns
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (573+ words) VETERAN evangelist and missionary, Reverend. Yemi Ayodele, has launched a scathing critique of what he described as the growing culture of greed and materialism within the Church, accusing some pastors of enriching themselves while many members of their congregations struggle…...
State Police: Now that the Bill has been passed
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (202+ words) Liborous Oshoma is a Public Affairs analyst and legal practitioner. IN a television interview last Wednesday, you sounded pessimistic about the future of the State Police bill before the Senate, arguing that governors should not have the power to appoint…...
Osun 2026: CSOs warn of rising pre-election violence, demand police reforms before Aug 15 poll
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (438+ words) The Network of Civil Society Groups in Osun State has called for urgent security reforms, citing a worrying rise in politically motivated attacks and killings as the state prepares for the August 15 governorship election. The groups called for immediate measures…...
High cost of politics, cultural barriers violence stifling women's voices "Binta Bello
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (544+ words) Former Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Fatima Binta Bello, in this interview with JOHN AMEH, shares her views on current challenges in the country, women in politics, insecurity, electoral irregularities and recommendations in search of solutions....
NCS seeks N15bn to strengthen cancer care, early detection
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (442+ words) The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Emmanuel Omonisi, has called for the mobilisation of N15 billion to strengthen cancer prevention, treatment, early detection and survivorship programmes across Nigeria. Omonisi made the appeal at…...
NDLEA rallies religious leaders, public against drug abuse in Kano
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (410+ words) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has concluded a week-long programme marking the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with special Juma'at services aimed at strengthening collaboration with religious leaders and communities…...