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The Federal Government has confirmed that 2.3 million households have been successfully revalidated for the ongoing conditional cash transfer program as part of efforts to cushion the effects of recent economic reforms. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, made the announcement during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Coker-Odusote revealed that the revalidation exercise, conducted under the National Social Safety Nets project, has now cleared over 2 million households for payment. “As of Tuesday, we have been able to revalidate 2.3 million persons and will soon be able to start making the necessary…

Victor Osimhen has never been more adored. In Turkey, he’s a walking phenomenon — Galatasaray’s unstoppable goal machine, a record-breaker, a cup-winner, a fan favourite. But amid the adulation and fireworks, a bigger question now looms: is the Nigerian striker about to make a wrong decision? What was supposed to be a temporary stopover in Istanbul, after a bitter fallout with Napoli and a collapsed move to Chelsea, is now in danger of becoming a longer-term affair. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X Osimhen came to Galatasaray with one clear ambition — revive his form, restore his…

Godfrey George The entertainment industry was recently hit by shock with the passing of a talented Yoruba actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi, who was said to have died after a bathroom fall. According to the United States Centres for Disease Control, up to 80 per cent of falls in the home occur in the bathroom. These fall-related injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, head and spinal cord injuries. More than 200,000 senior citizens, according to the CDC, are treated for bathroom-related falls in emergency rooms each year. Experts have identified that the bathroom can be…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the enemies of Nigeria would soon be brought to their knees, assuring that peace and stability would be restored across the country. Oluyede stated this at the closing ceremony of the Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Ball Games 2025, held at the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long sporting events had 250 athletes who competed in handball, basketball, football, and volleyball. NAN also reports that the athletes were drawn from 1 Division, 2 Division, 3 Division, 6…

Nigeria legend Mutiu Adepoju has pushed back against calls for a total revamp of the Flying Eagles squad following their disappointing semi-final exit at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles looked strong contenders to clinch a record-extending eighth title after defeating defending champions Senegal in the quarter-finals. But their campaign came to a halt with a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the last four — a match in which Aliyu Zubairu’s team wasted numerous scoring opportunities. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Nigeria’s U20 side, crowned African champions seven times in the past, last lifted…

The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel for being involved in armed robbery, and he has been handed over to the Nigerian Police Force for prosecution. He was dismissed after he was court-martialled at the 16 Brigade Garrison during the week after he was arrested for armed robbery. A memo from the army reads, “Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel, serving under the 16 Brigade Garrison, has been officially dismissed from the Nigerian Army following his involvement in a case of armed robbery. “After a thorough investigation and military proceedings, he was found guilty and consequently discharged from the Regiment.…

President Tinubu’s recent visit to Katsina State has reignited the political intrigues that defined the 2023 presidential poll in the North West geopolitical zone as well as moves to avoid a repeat, LEO SOBECHI writes. Katsina and Kebbi States are not next door neighbours. They are just fellow members of the Kadashian states, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu knows that former President Muhammadu Buhari usually harvests his legendry 12 million vote bank.  Apart from Kaduna State, which seems to be in safe custody for the President through the early homework of Governor Uba Sani, President Tinubu has been devising various tactics to ensure…

The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, known as Jandor, has said he and his team will do all to ensure that President Bola Tinubu wins a second term. Jandor made this promise on Friday in Ojo, Lagos while addressing his supporters at a rally to publicly declare his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that Tinubu will reposition Nigeria if he decides to contest for a second term in 2027. He stated that Tinubu’s re-election is unstoppable due to his people-oriented reforms and recent defections from other political parties…

James Abraham Medical Laboratory Scientists have called on the Federal Government to urgently address environmental degradation and pollution, warning that the ongoing crisis poses grave public health risks nationwide. Speaking at the 19th Annual Public Health Lecture of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, the National President of the association, Dr Casmir Ifeanyi, described environmental pollution as “a public health emergency.” “Environmental health is foundational to public health. When our air is unsafe to breathe, our water unsafe to drink, and our lands unsafe to…

Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has passed a damning verdict on the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, saying the party has taken Nigeria 10 steps backwards in the last 10 years. Speaking in an interview, Adebayo stated that the easiest way for Nigerians to confirm his position was for them to compare where they were 10 years ago and where they are today. “If you are leading a road show or travelling along the street, you cannot travel 100 metres without encountering 100 cases of destitution.…