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The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF) in partnership with WRTHY, has trained 50 adolescent girls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and financial literacy through its “Teach Her to Reach Her” programme. The ICF Programme Coordinator, Ms Tovia Muo, who disclosed this in a statement, said the training was conducted under ICF’s Training, Advocacy, Research, and Mentorship project, where the school girls were selected across 10 public secondary schools in FCT. She said the training was organised to address common misconceptions about reproductive health and to help the girls understand their rights, menstrual…

Although the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has only nine out of the 17 states in Southern Nigeria firmly under its control, the party is stealthily making inroads into the remaining states towards boosting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of victory in the 2027 elections, ONYEDIKA AGBEDO writes. Ahead of the 2027 general election, indications have emerged that there is a conscious effort by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s supporters and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure that the president emerges victorious at the polls across the southern states with good margins. As a result, the party, which…

Bright Osayi-Samuel has promised to break his silence at the end of the season amid rumours surrounding a robbery at his home in Turkey and increasing speculation over his future, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international, whose contract with Fenerbahce expires next month, suggested that much more remains behind the scenes following reports of a burglary at his residence. Speaking to Fanatik as per Oxu, the 27-year-old claimed there is a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation. Bright Osayi-Samuel during the Men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria Super Eagles and Rwanda [Photo credit/Imago] “I’ll reveal everything”…

The Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill 2025, sponsored by a senator representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Adebule, has scaled second reading in the Senate. This bill is an amendment to the existing Proceeds of Crime Act 2022. According to Adebule, the amendment if passed would enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of national assets recovered from unlawful activities. Speaking during the plenary, the lawmaker proposed the establishment of a central agency to take over the management and disposal of recovered assets, a function currently shared among 18 government agencies. She argued that the current arrangement…

By Adeyinka Adedipe More than 110,634 people have benefitted from free eye treatment through the “Eye Can See” programme by Seplat Energy Joint Venture since its inception 13 years ago. The Director of External Affairs and Social Performance at Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, revealed this on Thursday during the final day of the 13th edition of the programme, held at the Oba of Benin Palace in Benin, Edo State. Afe, who was represented by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Investment and Social Performance, Esther, also disclosed that 55,382 reading glasses have been distributed, while 4,752 cataract surgeries have been…

Former Vice Presidents, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Alhaji Namadi Sambo, on Friday, paid a visit to former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at his country home, in Ilesa. Though the reason for the visit still remains unknown as of the time of filing the report, a source informed our correspondent that the development might not be unconnected to moves by Atiku to build a strong coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The visit occurred a few hours to the coronation ceremony of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup. A video of the visit sighted by…

Former Golden Eaglets winger Ibraheem Jabaar has declared his ambition to break into the senior Nigeria national team after an impressive campaign with Stellenbosch FC in South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old, who played a key role in Stellenbosch’s back-to-back third-place finishes in the South African Premiership, is hoping his standout performances can catch the attention of Nigeria’s selectors. Nigeria Super Eagles hopeful Ibraheem Jabaar. Photo Credit X The former Maccabi Petah Tikva star also helped his club to a runners-up finish in the MTN 8 tournament and a historic semi-final run in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup, where he…

As part of efforts aimed at providing opportunities for its members, Rotary International District 9111 is set to hold its pioneer  District Conference (DISCON ) between May 29 and June 1, 2025 at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Kuto, Abeokuta.  District Governor Rotary District 9111,  Dr. Wole Kukoyi  disclosed  that the district conference is tagged “Irresistible district conference 2025” and would involve inspiring sessions, insightful discussions, and provides networking opportunities with leaders from the country and abroad.  Kukoyi added that “the DISCON will start with royal visits to Oba Adedotun  Aremu Gbadebo (111), the Alake and Paramount Ruler of…

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has vowed to make sweeping changes to his squad’s attacking line-up following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite creating numerous chances across their six matches, the Flying Eagles found the net only four times. This has raised serious concern from Zubairu, who now plans to overhaul the forward line ahead of upcoming tournaments, including the WAFU B Championship and the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Aliyu Zubairu, coach of the Nigeria Flying Eagles and El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo Credit X “We are going…

Peter Dada As part of efforts to prevent and control flooding in Ondo State, the state government has commenced the clearing of blocked waterways in Akure, the state capital, as well as other communities across the 18 local government areas. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, recently identified Ondo State among those at risk of experiencing flooding this year. Speaking while supervising the work on Friday, the Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Mr Donald Fasua, said the state government’s objective was to ensure the state remains free from flooding this year. According to him, the…