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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed a thorough and transparent investigation into the alleged assault on a police officer by soldiers deployed for security duties in Ebonyi. The incident reportedly occurred in Mgbom N’Achara Community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja, by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said a video in circulation on some social media platforms had alleged that soldiers assaulted the police detective monitoring a traditional leadership election in the community on May 1. According to her,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has threatened legal action and other democratic instruments against the Kwara State House of Assembly should it pass the Freedom of Information Bill sent to it by the governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. PDP at the Assembly’s public hearing to engage stakeholders for discussion on the executive bill, pointed out section 31(1)(2) that empowers the governor as the only authority to approve public access to official information. Adewara warned that the bill, if passed, would place the governor in absolute control of public information. The contentious section and subsections stipulate that no information shall…

The Southeast Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over the technical glitches that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The caucus, led by a lawmaker representing Afikpo/ Edda Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State, Igariwey Enwo, faulted JAMB for the technical glitches that affected nearly 380,000 candidates, many of whom are now required to resit the exam. The lawmakers in a statement on Monday in Abuja wondered why all five South-eastern states were significantly impacted by the system failure. According to them,…

Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, has won the William Hill Premiership Golden Boot Award after a brilliant individual campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old was put up for sale by the Record Scottish Champions after a dreadful start to the 2024/2025 season. His inconsistency in front of goal didn’t help either, and that has summed up his stay at Ibrox since he arrived in the summer of 2023. Somehow, Dessers turned it all around. A brilliant goal against Aberdeen at the start of the year and a well-struck strike against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League caused…

Janet Ogundepo A maternal health initiative, Project Aisha, which means alive and well, has led to a 25 per cent reduction in maternal deaths in Lagos and Kaduna states, the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation has revealed. Launched in 2022 and funded by MSD-for-Mothers, the project was implemented in four Lagos LGAs, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, and Epe, and Zaria LGA in Kaduna by a consortium of four partners, HSDF, Ingress Health Partners, mDOc Healthcare and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to improve maternal outcomes. This was made known at the Maternal Healthcare Quality Improvement Summit 2025, with the theme, “Mothers…

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to wade into the alleged attempt on her life by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a petition dated 15th May, 2025, Akpottl Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial district, accused Akpabio of orchestrating a malicious campaign of criminal defamation, cyber-stalking, conspiracy, and attempted assassination against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the petition filed on her behalf by her counsel, Sen Ehiogie West-Idahosa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), averred that the petition is supported by incontrovertible evidence from public broadcasts, witness testimonies,…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has expressed his dissatisfaction at Mikel Arteta’s lack of silverware at Arsenal despite spending six years in charge and spending a lot of money on transfers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners confirmed their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after defeating Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. With just one game left to play this season, Arsenal have also sealed second place in the English Premier League. Before this campaign, the Gunners finished second behind Manchester City in the previous two seasons, and it seemed like Pep Guardiola was the only hurdle stopping…

The Lagos State Government will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement via his official X account on Monday. Wahab said the policy follows an 18-month strategic engagement with stakeholders, including manufacturers and marketers. “From July 1, 2025, @followlasg will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs). We’ve been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition. Now, it’s time to act,” Wahab disclosed. “The State has been very strategic and intentional about the ban of…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was left touched by an emotional gesture from Galatasaray fans following the club’s Super Lig title triumph at the Rams Park, Soccernet.ng reports. The Yellow-Reds secured the 2024–25 Turkish Super Lig title with a dominant 3-0 victory against Kayserispor, and, once again, the Nigerian international played a key role—opening the scoring in the 26th minute with a powerful header from Gabriel Sara’s corner. It was Osimhen’s 36th goal in 40 appearances this season, which further triggered his status as one of Galatasaray’s most influential players. Victor Osimhen 45 of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring the first…

Agbaidu Jideani In boardrooms, markets, farms, and digital spaces, Nigerian women are driving enterprise, generating jobs, and sustaining livelihoods. Despite their contributions, women entrepreneurs still face significant challenges in accessing finance, securing contracts, or qualifying for government support. One of the major reasons for this is that Nigeria does not have a definition for what qualifies as a women-owned business. This policy gap has created a silent barrier that limits access to opportunities and leaves millions of women entrepreneurs on the margins of economic growth. Across Africa, countries that have defined what constitutes a women-owned business have used it to…