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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, says six Nigerian ports are grappling with decrepit infrastructure. While determined to ensure that the Nigerian ports take advantage of the intra-African trade that is expected to increase with the coming into operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Dantsoho said the NPA is taking steps to reposition the Nigerian ports to improve its competitive strategy to stay ahead of its rival ports. He spoke during his presentation at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Maritime and Logistics event in Lagos on Tuesday, with the theme: ‘Improving the competitiveness…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations made by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling them part of a politically motivated scheme by opposition parties. The Forum further warned that the protests calling for Akpabio’s resignation were part of a broader effort to destabilise the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This response follows the “Akpabio Must Go” protests held at the National Assembly and across parts of the FCT on Wednesday, where Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters demanded the Senate President step down pending an investigation…

Malian gaffer, Eric Chelle, has sparked mixed reactions in the Nigerian football community with the announcement of his 39-man squad list, Soccernet.ng reports. The former RC Lens defender has named his first squad list as the new Super Eagles boss, doing so in a manner different from his predecessors. Instead of the usual 23-man final list for each opponent, he has opted for a broader selection, from which 23 players will eventually be chosen. READ MORE: Official: Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi in Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe (FULL LIST) Many believe the former Mali international made this decision…

The Jigawa State Government has warned food vendors against diverting meals under the Ramadan feeding scheme, stating that those found guilty will face sanctions. This was contained in a statement released by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, on Wednesday in Dutse. He said the government had received reports indicating insufficient distribution of the approved quantity and quality of meals in 17 centres across the state. “As the commissioner overseeing the free feeding project, I warn the vendors concerned to adhere to the set arrangements or risk sanctions. “On behalf of the government, I further warn the vendors to…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has described the sexual harassment allegation against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a calculated political attack aimed at removing Akpabio as Senate President. Speaking at a world press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Okeowo, COCSON Director, described the allegations as a false sexual harassment allegation, adding that the allegation is nothing more than a politically motivated attack aimed at tarnishing Akpabio’s reputation and destabilizing the Senate leadership. “This baseless accusation, orchestrated by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is not an isolated incident but part…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday confirmed 506 Lassa fever cases out of the 2,492 suspected cases of the disease and 95 deaths as of February 23, 2025. The situation report of the hemorrhagic fever for week eight also showed that the disease has spread to 12 states and 70 local government areas with a Case Fatality Ratio of 18.8 per cent. The confirmed cases were reported in Ondo (160), Bauchi (122), Edo (88), Taraba (80), Ebonyi (15), Kogi (14), Gombe (11), Plateau (seven), Benue (five), Nasarawa (two), Delta (one), and Cross-River (one). Lassa…

Photo credit: Wizkidayo/Instagram You know those effortless, too-cool-to-try moves Big Wiz pulls off? The ones that look like he’s barely dancing but still stealing the whole show? Well, he’s back at it again in the visuals for “Kese (Dance)” and trust, it’s a whole vibe. The track itself was already a full-on invitation to the dance floor. Now, the video takes it up a notch. With clean scenes, smooth choreography, and Wizkid’s signature laid-back energy, the visuals match the song’s effortless groove. From the moment he sings, “Chale make we dance gbedu, the music e dey play gbedu, omo say…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Joseph Bassey Christopher, popularly known as Topher, has announced his partnership with the NFF as the official merchandise designer for the AFCON “Let’s Do It Again” campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old was a participant in the 2024 edition of the Nigerian reality TV show and was not among the finalists. Off the TV screen, Topher has done well to rebrand himself. He is now a fashion, lifestyle and business strategist and has gone to the next level with the merch campaign with the Nigerian Football Federation. Topher BBN. [Photo Credit/ X]. Get Our Sports News…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to hand over yet another set of projects to Lagosians on Thursday, with the commissioning of Demurin Road in Kosofe Local Council. Also to be commissioned are two other roads—Agidi and Church Street—in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said: “It is all about boosting connectivity and making life more comfortable for our people,” the governor said about the projects. The roads will serve as alternative links to the 3rd Axial Road with Ikorodu Road. Demurin-Agidi Road, a…

The Senate Ethics Committee has declined to entertain the petition on sexual harassment presented by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing procedural violations and existing legal constraints. According to the Committee Chairman, Neda Imasuen, Senate Rule Book Order 40(4) explicitly states that a senator cannot submit a petition signed by themselves; instead, it must be presented by another senator. This fundamental rule rendered Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition inadmissible from the outset. Additionally, the committee noted that the petition contained allegations that are currently under judicial review, making it ineligible for deliberation in accordance with Senate procedures. Parliamentary norms dictate that matters pending…