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Delegates from no fewer than two Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) abstained from the Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary due to internal crises rocking the party within the councils. The two councils, where the delegates withdrew from the exercise, were Lagos Mainland and Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The withdrawal from Yaba LCDA came barely two days after youths, under the auspices of Concerned Youth of Yaba, rejected the alleged nomination of Joseph Ojo as the choice of the party.

Patrick Odey, Uyo Sarmaan Project, committed to drug administration to reduce child mortality in Nigeria, said it recorded a milestone in its pilot phase with the successful treatment of over 36,000 children with azythromycin drugs to enhance their life expectancy in the Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It has also engaged caregivers to demonstrate the usefulness of the drugs in the state. The Project Coordinator, Dr Teyil Wamiyel-Mshella, disclosed this in Uyo while fielding questions from newsmen during the close-out ceremony of the safety and anti-microbial resistance of mass administration of azythromycin to children aged 1-11 months…

Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede has revealed that a significant number of home-based players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will be included in the Nigeria squad for this month’s Unity Cup in London, Soccernet.ng reports. The four-nation invitational tournament, scheduled to take place at Brentford’s GTech Community Stadium from May 27 to 31, will feature Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. The tournament format pits Jamaica against Trinidad & Tobago in the opener, while Nigeria face long-time rivals Ghana on May 28. Winners of both matches will meet in the final, while the losers battle for…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lamented huge losses incurred from the scarcity and sliding rates of foreign exchange. The Chairman of the Basic Metals, Iron and Steel Fabricated Metal Sectoral Group of MAN and the National Council member of the union, Alh. Kamoru Yusuf, disclosed this when the team of the Senior Course 47 2025 of the Armed Forces Staff and Command College visited his KAM Holding Limited in Ilorin, Kwara State. Yusuf said that manufacturers could not remit money for imported raw materials that had long been converted to finished goods and sold when the rate of…

Governors of Nigeria’s Northwest states convened an emergency meeting late Friday at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna to address critical regional challenges, including rising insecurity and widespread drug abuse among youths. The Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum and Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Umar Dikko Radda, told journalists early Saturday morning that the leaders had resolved to strengthen collaboration in tackling these issues. “We just concluded our meeting and the deliberation was very fruitful,” Radda said. “We had a long discussion on issues bothering challenges affecting our region and we have had presentations from Northwest Development…

Nigerian fufu delicacy is fast becoming an off-pitch favourite among some European football stars, which makes it not just a staple at a dinner table, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier, Borussia Dortmund star, Karim Adeyemi, brought the Nigerian delicacy to the limelight by notably labeling it as a possible reason for his speed. Lately, Newcastle star Alexander Isak has been spotted munching on the delicacy and finding joy in it. Here are four stars who’ve publicly vibed on this starchy superstar meal: 1. Karim Adeyemi After a dazzling Champions League display, Germany’s speedster Karim Adeyemi shocked fans by revealing the food as…

In SummaryAfrica is investing heavily in digital infrastructure, e-governance, and innovation hubs to position itself for the era of remote work.South Africa, Mauritius, and Kenya are already ahead in the race with flexible policies, submarine cables, and nomad visas for remote workers.Seychelles granted over 2,000 remote worker applications in under a year, illustrating global demand for Africa’s new digital havens.Deep Dive!Remote work is no longer considered ‘the future, it is now a reality. For tech professionals, freelancers, and investors, the digital infrastructure of a country can make or break a decision. Across Africa, governments are beginning to understand this fact…

National leader of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said those that defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the opposition would soon pay the price of betrayal. This was as he stated that the NNPP would remain resolutely firm in the face of oppression and hardship confronting the country. The presidential candidate of NNPP in 2023 general election spoke at his Miller road mansion while receiving supporters of the Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, on solidarity visit. Earlier, one of the leaders of the group Sunusi Hukuma, declared that their loyalty…

Janet Ogundepo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has expressed concern over the recent decision by the National Universities Commission to upgrade the academic titles of graduates in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Optometry from bachelor’s degrees to “Doctor” status. In a statement signed by its Executive Council, NARD noted that while it supports the professional aspirations of all healthcare workers, the new policy could cause confusion among patients, deepen interprofessional rivalry and undermine healthcare delivery. “Conferring the title ‘Doctor’ on multiple professional groups without public education or structural clarity may confuse patients, worsen interprofessional tensions, and enable quackery in an already…

Photo Credit: Falz/Instagram Falz is gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album, “The Feast,” dropping at the end of the month. To set the tone, he’s offering a taste of what’s to come with a new single, “Round of Applause.” “Round of Applause” is layered and thoughtful, yet light on its feet — a mix of wit, confidence and social awareness, wrapped in Falz’s unmistakable charm. In it, Falz asserts his pride and sharp wit, navigating love, politics, fame, and the desire for ease in a society where rest and joy are radical. It’s a song about owning…