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• Says Perception About Ijaw Female Burial Rites Changed Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has eulogised his late mother as a virtuous woman, who taught her children love and unity. He, however, lamented that she did not live long enough to reap the fruits of her exemplary life and to see the transformation in her community. Madam Rose Diri died on her birthday on May 15, 2013 at the age of 74. Speaking during her 12th memorial thanksgiving at Ayamasa community in Ekeremor Local Council of the state on Thursday, Diri said his mum inculcated Christian virtues in her…

To make a strong impact in the 2027 general election, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) needs to do some introspections rather than hoping for the implosion of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ONYEDIKA AGBEDO writes. Apparently perturbed by the gale of defections from its fold amid talks of a possible coalition with other opposition parties towards dislodging the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in 2027, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is surprisingly hoping for an implosion of the ruling party as the impetus to regain its gait. On the floor of the Senate last Tuesday, three senators elected…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has condemned the use of fake agrochemicals and pesticides for crop yield and the preservation of poultry birds. The Coordinator of NAFDAC in Ebonyi, Emeka Orajaka, stated this during a farmers’  forum tagged “Best Practices to maximise profits in poultry business” on Thursday in Abakaliki. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Ltd organised the programme in collaboration with the Ebonyi chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria. Orajaka said there was a need to purchase genuine products from a verified source to prevent health…

A Non-Profit organization, Okehebunor Foundation (OF), has raised concern over the untapped potentials domiciled in several communities across the country. To this end, the foundation urged President Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, bring in experts that would tap the potentials, to reduce the pains of Nigerian masses who are currently wallowing in abject poverty. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Foundation, Mr. Samuel Okehebunor, gave the advice while unveiling the foundation in Asaba, Delta State. Okehebunor lamented that the Federal Government and other stakeholders had, indeed, abandoned the nation’s potentials in various communities, a development he…

In a significant move to position itself for victory in the 2027 general election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has filled the three vacant positions in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The NWC, in line with Article 12.5 of the party’s 2022 constitution as amended, and following the mandate given to it by the National Convention of the party, filled the vacant positions of the Deputy National Chairman (South), Deputy National Chairman (North) and National Financial Secretary on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, after the NWC meeting.  According to the…

The world may experience another pandemic more brutal and lethal than COVID-19, a report has found. According to the report, the increasing risk of a global H5N1 bird flu pandemic may be imminent as the virus is evolving and edging closer to human-to-human transmission. The concerns were raised in the report published in the Lancet Regional Health – Americas, the Global Virus Network on Thursday.  They described H5N1 as a strain of avian influenza, which has historically infected birds and, over the past two years begun infecting mammals such as pigs and cattle. They said that the development could be…

The Ogun Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated over N15 billion in excise duties between January and April 2025, signaling a 40 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The Area Controller, Comptroller Bisi Alade, who disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Abeokuta, attributed the feat to the diligence, professionalism, and commitment of officers and men of the command. Giving a breakdown, Alade said the command generated a total of N15,191,227,503.82, with over N8.333 billion coming from the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and N7.164 billion from the Bonded…

The Federal Medical Center Abuja on Friday disclosed that it has performed its first living-donor kidney transplant procedures. The management of the facility, in a statement on Friday, revealed that the surgery was carried out on a 69-year-old male Nigerian on May 6, 2025.  The 69-year-old was said to have suffered from end-stage renal disease, a condition which affects the functions of the kidneys.  According to the statement, a 39-year-old close relative of the patient donated one of his kidneys to the recipient, allowing for a life-saving transplant. The FMC Abuja management disclosed the medical team that performed the procedures…

An underground power cable suspected vandal was electrocuted while he was trying to steal armoured cables at the State Secretariat, New Complex in Dutse, Jigawa State. According to reports, the incident occurred around 10:00 am on Wednesday, and the matter was reported to the police by officials from the state’s Ministry of Works. Spokesperson of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shiisu Adam, confirmed in a statement that officers led by the Divisional Police Officer of Dutse Division discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified male beneath a concrete slab covering high-voltage electrical cables. Preliminary findings suggest the individual died…

In Summary Africa’s economic pace is no longer limited to the capital cities. Secondary hubs supported by serious investment and sector focus are gradually becoming more popular.Infrastructure upgrade, targeted policies, and regional innovation are creating the right conditions for skilled professionals.Equally, these cities are positioning themselves as the next big thing on the continent in Tech, Logistics, and Green Enterprises.Deep Dive!Not every innovation-driven city makes the headlines. While attention often falls on Lagos, Accra, or Cairo, a serious change is going on throughout Africa. Infrastructure projects are breaking ground, scaling beyond startups’ boundaries, and new career paths are being created…