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• Insist on ratification of Ude-Okoye• Mbah, Wabara, Udenwa, others back stance• PDP staff support govs, NWC, affirm Koshoedo as acting secretary The South-East Zonal Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a warning to the party’s national leadership, threatening to reconsider its membership status if Sunday Ude-Okoye, its nominee for the office of National Secretary, is not ratified without further delay. The warning came after a zonal meeting held in Enugu, following a directive from the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), which, at its 600th meeting on April 29, 2025, mandated the South-East zone to nominate…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to return to Napoli at the end of the season following a successful loan spell at Turkish giants Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international has enjoyed a brilliant run in Istanbul, firing on all cylinders with 33 goals and eight assists in eight appearances for the club. Osimhen himself confirmed his happiness at the club, with his family adjusting to life easily in Turkey since his arrival. Victor Osimhen [Photo credit/Imago]Despite his clear affection for Galatasaray, a return to Napoli appears inevitable, as Nigerian football journalist Buchi Laba, who is close to Osimhen’s…

Grace Edema Some healthcare firms and practitioners in Nigeria have called for the widespread adoption of quality improvement methodologies to boost healthcare standards and outcomes across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, PharmaAccess Foundation signed a licensing agreement with Monitor Healthcare, marking a critical step in scaling the SafeCare quality improvement methodology nationwide. The methodology provides a structured framework to assess and improve healthcare services, enabling facilities to enhance service delivery over time. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, Executive Director of PharmaAccess Foundation, Mrs Njide Ndili, stated that the initiative was driven by the need to create…

Samaila Burga is the Bauchi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview, the pharmacist-turned-politician x-rays the crises rocking the party, stressing that unless the challenges are resolved amicably, the leading opposition party’s outlook at the next elections remains grim. RAUF OYEWOLE reports. With the leadership tussle in your party (PDP) at the centre and defection of major stakeholders, especially the mass defection in Delta State, do you see the likely end of PDP?PDP is about the only political party in Nigeria. All others are mergers. Maybe the few ones that are very inactive. But the only active…

An ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi, 28, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a motorist on Mile 12 Bridge in Lagos, just three months after his release from a correctional facility. Oluwaseyi, armed with two knives, was apprehended by patrol officers from Ketu Division on May 13, 2025, at about 1:30 a.m. The timely intervention of the patrol team thwarted the robbery attempt. One accomplice involved in the incident is currently at large, with efforts underway to apprehend him. Confirming the arrest, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said: “Olayinka Oluwaseyi was released from prison three months…

Fenerbahce have reportedly reached an agreement with Napoli for the summer transfer of Victor Osimhen, but Turkish football insiders suggest the striker’s future is far from settled, Soccernet.ng understands. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has enjoyed a spectacular season in Turkey, scoring 33 goals and providing eight assists in 38 appearances. However, his future remains a topic of intense speculation following a breakdown in his relationship with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO According to Turkish outlet Hurriyet as per Goal, Fenerbahce have made a surprise move for the…

Just like Lamine Yamal, Flying Eagles stars have been spotted vibing to the latest “Shake Body” dance trend, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s U-20 team is soaring on the pitch and also setting the mood off the pitch with some rhythm, having defeated Senegal in the quarterfinals. After sealing their place in the semi-finals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and securing a ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the boys marked their victory by joining the trend. Simon cletus in action for Flying Eagles [Photo credit/NFF]The quarterfinal clash against Senegal ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Nigeria edging…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals has lamented the delay in implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure adjustment for members of the union and other healthcare workers the salary structure. NUAHP expressed dismay, stating that since 2014, when the agitation started after the Federal Government violated the collective bargaining agreement establishing the two salary structures in the health sector by adjusting the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for medical practitioners without replicating the same to the CONHESS for other health workers. This was disclosed in a communique issued on Tuesday by the union at the end of its…

The pilot phase of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin ( SARMAAN ) project conducted in Umunneochi Council in Abia state was successful and impactful, said the state Health Commissioner, Professor Enoch Uche during the Close-out ceremony at Umuahia, the state capital on Tuesday. Federal Health Ministry was represented by Dr Oluseyi Omokore of the Child Survival Department, Country Director, Sightsavers. Prof Joy Shu’aibu was represented by Dr Teyil Mshelia, resident Abia state WHO director was represented by Dr Umoren. The SARMAAN project was initiated to complement ongoing survival interventions in low and middle-income countries, with…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will square off against South Africa in a highly anticipated semi-final clash at the ongoing 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The two powerhouses of African football will renew their rivalry as they battle for a place in the final, with both sides having already secured tickets to the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The match is expected to be an electrifying encounter, with both teams showing their quality on the field of play. South Africa vs. Nigeria: When and Where is the match? Fixture: Nigeria vs South Africa Date: Thursday Time: 15:00 GMT /…