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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 40-member campaign council to spearhead the party’s campaign for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. The immediate past state chairman of the party and former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Babatunde Balogun, chairs the council, while the Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area serves as Secretary. In a statement yesterday, by the party’s spokesperson, Oluseye Oladejo, the campaign council is divided into six directorates, namely Mobilisation, Finance, Security, Media and Publicity, Electoral, and Special Duties, headed by Oyinlomo Danmole, Olufemi Daramola, Dr. Razak…

Former Arsenal and England striker, Ian Wright, has urged Mikel Arteta’s side to go all out for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners have been second best in the English Premier League for the past three seasons, and the two-time FA Cup winner believes the addition of the 2024 CAF Player of the Year to Arteta’s squad will make a huge difference to Arsenal’s title ambitions next season. Ademola Lookman is set to leave Atalanta this summer, and has interest from several clubs, but his preferred destination is currently…

Ikenna Obianeri A physician and co-founder, 24Telemed, Dr Mariette Obianozie-Amadi, has highlighted how they developed and successfully deployed telemedicine services across 326 primary healthcare centres driving healthcare delivery in all 21 local Government Areas of Anambra State. Speaking in an interview with South East Punch Obianozie-Amadi described telemedicine as a groundbreaking medical revolution and transformative healthcare initiative that is silently transforming access to quality healthcare in rural communities and reshaping the rural medical landscape in Nigeria at large. Obianozie-Amadi, who holds a PhD and MBA in healthcare management, narrated an inspiring story behind her passion for rural medicine, and why…

Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has led a congregation of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Kano North to pass a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term agenda. Besides, the ranking member representing Kano North at the Senate received hundreds of Kwankwasiyya members who dumped the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for the APC. Receiving thousands of APC loyalists in his Kabo country home, the Deputy President of the Senate commanded a standing ovation for President Tinubu’s 2027 ambition. Barau was at Kabo to officially commission the recently upgraded Federal Polytechnic, Kabo,…

Yelé is inviting listeners into her world, a space where rhythm meets emotion, with her brand new single “Outside.” “Outside” is a soulful Afro-R&B track that explores the emotional back-and-forth of toxic love. It captures the ache of longing for closeness that no longer brings comfort and the courage it takes to choose healing instead. Yelé delivers an intimate, honest reflection on letting go, even when it hurts. It is a breakup anthem for the soft yet strong, for anyone who has ever loved deeply and had to walk away. Rooted in a musically rich upbringing, Yelé draws from her…

Promising Nigerian midfielder Victor Eletu is set to leave AC Milan this summer, with Schalke 04, Lorient, and Paris FC among a host of European clubs vying for his signature, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old, who captained Milan’s Primavera (U19) side this season, is out of contract in a matter of days and is weighing up his next move after struggling to break into the first team at San Siro. Despite earning several call-ups to the senior side under Stefano Pioli and featuring on the bench in Serie A, Europa League, and Coppa Italia matches, Eletu never made a senior appearance.…

Authorities in Lagos State have introduced stricter measures to tackle the city’s deepening waste crisis, warning that violators of sanitation laws will face fines of ₦250,000 or up to three months imprisonment. At a press briefing held on Tuesday, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab said the state could no longer tolerate what he called “environmental lawlessness” and warned that enforcement would be relentless. “People must understand the cost of their actions,” Wahab said. “We have prosecuted over 3,000 offenders already. We are arresting, prosecuting, naming, and shaming violators.” The announcement follows growing concerns over indiscriminate waste dumping,…

The race to become Nigeria’s next undisputed number one took an interesting turn recently as Maduka Okoye sealed a move to Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam. Featuring in the Eredivisie will no doubt boost his credibility more than languishing in the German third tier. That career move could put the young shot-stopper in pole position in his rivalry with Francis Uzoho, who himself just switched from Deportivo La Coruña in Spain to APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus. It’s a welcome development in a country that once produced some of Africa’s finest goalkeepers — Emmanuel Okala, Joe Erico, Alloysius Agu, Ike Shorunmu, to…

Agency An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two fatalities. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, revealed this on Tuesday in Benin, the state capital during an emergency response meeting. The action followed confirmation from the University of Benin Teaching Hospital of five diphtheria cases, including the two deaths. The emergency meeting included representatives from WHO, UNICEF, local health bodies, and key partners tackling the unfolding public health threat. Oshiomhole described the outbreak as “a serious cause for concern,” warning of the infection’s potential severity if not treated quickly. He noted that diphtheria,…

Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Russia in an international friendly clash scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Soccernet.ng reports. Doubts had lingered over whether the Super Eagles would face FIFA-banned Russia in the coming months, but the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the fixture—backing it up with the release of a new squad list. The encounter marks one of the first major tests for head coach Eric Chelle, who is using the friendly to assess his players and build a solid team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…