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Sami Tunji The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria has urged business leaders, directors and senior executives to prioritise their physical health and wellbeing despite the growing pressures of corporate leadership and organisational management. The institute warned that demanding professional responsibilities, which require sustained attention, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex business challenges, make personal wellness essential to effective leadership. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Abuja Zone of the institute, announcing its 2026 Walk for Life, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Millennium Park, Abuja. The statement read, “The annual walk reflects the…

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit currency production site in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes. The command said the operation took place on October 29 at Kiniso Village, via Ajue, following investigations into a complaint by a man who allegedly received counterfeit dollars from two men during a currency exchange transaction. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, the complainant, identified as Yusuf Nasiru, reported to…

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The National Assembly is set to transmit the proposed State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after completing the authentication of approvals secured from 28 state Houses of Assembly. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, confirming that the number of state legislatures that had approved the proposed constitutional amendment exceeded the constitutionally required threshold of 24 states. He said, “The office has also undertaken the necessary administrative verification of the reports and accompanying votes and proceedings to establish their authenticity and ensure that the records accurately reflect the decisions…

Ayoola Babalola Lagos State has reopened registration for its Ilera Eko health insurance scheme in Eti-Osa Constituency II after more than 5,000 residents received two years of sponsored coverage aimed at reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses. The registration was reopened by the member representing Eti-Osa Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Gbolahan Yishawu, following increased demand for the programme, which is being implemented in partnership with the Lagos State Government’s Ilera Eko scheme. Yishawu disclosed this on Friday during the distribution of insurance cards to beneficiaries, saying the two-year coverage was designed to connect more residents with the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling between five and 10 per cent of its equity to investors through an initial public offering, with a possible secondary listing on the London or New York stock exchanges. This move could open the state-owned oil company to public scrutiny and private investment, experts say. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, saying the proposed share sale would focus primarily on Nigeria’s domestic capital market, while international listings could follow. He said the company was considering a model…

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Manchester United staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Roma 3–2 at Old Trafford, while Bayern Munich and Barcelona also recorded victories in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League fixtures. United overturned a two-goal deficit to secure all three points after Matheus Cunha scored twice late in the encounter, ending the visitors’ hopes of a memorable away victory. Roma took an early lead in the 11th minute through Matías Soulé before Donyell Malen doubled their advantage from the penalty spot seven minutes later. The visitors went into the break with a comfortable 2–0 lead, leaving United with a difficult task in the…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued an abandoned newborn baby boy found wrapped in a nylon bag in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The baby was rescued on Monday, November 2, 2026, and taken to hospital for medical attention after being found in a critical condition, the police said. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday, appealing to residents to provide information that could help identify the baby’s mother. Adeh said the newborn had bruises on his hand and one of his arms, adding that the police…

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