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About 22 months after he became the Abia State Governor on May 29, 2023, Dr. Alex Otti still runs his office from his private residence/country home at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Council, which is about 20 kilometers from Umuahia, the state capital. Many, including some opposition political parties, have faulted him on this, citing that his predecessors had operated from the Umuahia Governor’s Office and Residence. But when asked during his regular monthly chat with journalists when he will relocate to Umuahia, the governor responded, saying that upon assumption of duty, he found the state of the Umuahia…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, forecasts sunny and hazy skies over the northern region throughout the period. According to NiMet, in the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected during the morning hours. “Later in the day, there are slim chances of isolated thunderstorms (with or without rain) over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara States during the afternoon/evening hours.” In the southern region, NiMet anticipated cloudy skies with spells…

NOW The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved April 12 for the party’s earlier postponed South-South zonal congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba said that NWC also approved the shifting of the South-West and North-Central zonal congresses… 1 day ago Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule for a crucial meeting, signaling a potential resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The invitation, conveyed in a letter signed by the…

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a ligament injury in his right ankle during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Werder Bremen. The 21-year-old, who was introduced at the start of the second half, was forced off in the 59th minute following a foul. An MRI scan conducted after the game confirmed the extent of the injury. “That was the diagnosis from an MRI scan following the game. The 21-year-old midfielder will be out of action for several weeks,” the club stated on Monday via its site. Leverkusen sporting managing director Simon Rolfes…

Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is hanging by a thread as the Super Eagles prepare for must-win encounters against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the upcoming qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles will take on Group C leaders Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo four days later. Why are these must-win games for Nigeria? After missing out on the 2022 World Cup, Nigeria’s hopes of making the 2026 tournament are in serious jeopardy. Nigeria Super Eagles. Photo by IMAGO The Super…

The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. President Tinubu approved the adoption on Friday and thanked the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over the school, one of the state’s best educational assets. This was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday. “It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria and Dr Tai Solarin, who spent most of his life educating our children and impacting…

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for applications into the Federal Civil Service to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many citizens lamented difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, prompting widespread calls for an extension. FCSC spokesperson, Hassan Taiwo acknowledged that some applicants encountered technical issues but maintained that others could register successfully. In an advertisement published in two national dailies and shared by Taiwo on Monday, the commission announced that the new deadline supersedes the previous one,…

Janet Ogundepo As the world commemorates World Kidney Day on Thursday, nephrologists have revealed that the high cost of dialysis and transplantation is killing Nigerians with kidney disease. The physicians noted that the situation had forced many patients with end-stage kidney failure to skip the required dialysis sessions and were unable to afford the fees for kidney transplantation. The renal doctors expressed worry that the lack of access to kidney disease treatment had led to poor health outcomes and subsequent death of patients with the condition. In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts explained that the out-of-pocket payment…

The Lagos State government has announced the release of Africa’s first Tech/AI-themed feature film, “Makemation”. A statement by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, said the film will be in cinemas across Nigeria starting Easter Weekend, April 18, 2025. Makemation is Africa’s first feature film that spotlights the fast-rising impact of its youth, especially girls, showcasing how they leverage artificial intelligence and technological innovations to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. A coming-of-age drama, Makemation is an emotional, thought-provoking, and humorous dive into the life of a young girl from a low-income community in Lagos. Her journey…

A host of Nigerian players delivered standout performances for their clubs abroad on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Soccernet.ng was on hand to capture the biggest moments. Spain Christantus Uche justified his inclusion in Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles provisional squad with a strong display as Getafe stunned Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Estadio Coliseum. Chidera Ejuke’s lone goal secures a massive away win for #Sevilla against Real Sociedad. pic.twitter.com/Ikq0a8izrD — Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) March 9, 2025 Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke was Sevilla’s matchwinner, scoring a superb second-half goal to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Real Sociedad. Golazo…