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Dirisu Yakubu The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide free screening and subsidised treatment for patients suffering from all stages of cancer in the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion on notice, during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the member representing Ibarapa Central/Ido Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Aderemi Oseni. Speaking on the substance of the motion, the All Progressives Congress lawmaker described cancer as a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with many patients unable to afford treatment due to the high cost. He said, “The…

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has indicated its adoption of consensus for its Local Government and Councilorship primary elections, while appealing to party members to put the party’s interest above personal interests. The party, yesterday, at its Lagos State Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at its secretariat, noted that about 500 aspirants are jostling for the 57 chairmanship seats, saying the best bet was to adopt consensus to ensure the party’s unity. Specifically, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, noted that consensus has been the tradition of the party, and adopting it would further strengthen the party in…

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live coverage of Nigeria’s second U20 Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Kenya. The 30 June Stadium in Cairo is the venue as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria look to top their group as the quarter-final beckons. Aliyu Zubairu’s team are yet to concede in this tournament, sealing a 1-0 win against Tunisia before a follow-up goalless draw against Morocco. This evening, they take on a Kenyan side that has nothing but pride to play for. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Flying Eagles Starting XI vs Kenya: Goalkeeper: Ebenezer Ifeanyi…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two internationally wanted fugitives identified as Felix Omoregie, a.k.a Eghosa Johnson Omoregie, a suspected ringleader of a human trafficking syndicate wanted by Belgian authorities, and Okwudili Sabastine Ezeje, a key member of a Dubai-based armed robbery gang. According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, their arrest is a significant breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime. Adejobi said Omoregie, the alleged mastermind of a large-scale human trafficking operation, had been declared wanted by the Belgian authorities through an INTERPOL Red Notice issued on December 19, 2023, and was arrested…

As far as the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is concerned, it is mischievous to link the Senatorial election victory by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the conviction of Prof. Peter Ogban by the Court of Appeal. Recall that the Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, in its ruling last week Wednesday, affirmed the earlier judgment of the High Court in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, which found Ogban guilty of electoral fraud and sentenced him to three-years imprisonment for allegedly manipulating and announcingfalsified results in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election, which favoured Senator Akpabio.…

Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has revealed that thry had a chance to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen on loan last summer, but it did not work out due to financial restraints, Soccernet.ng reports. Last summer, Osimhen was involved is a transfer debacle. The 26-year-old striker was expected to leave Naples for a big club following for impressive season. Osimhen was linked with many top clubs, especially in the English Premier League. Unfortunately, none of the links materialised, which meant that he had to stay put at Napoli. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE However, Antonio Conte, who was appointed as coach…

In SummaryThe South Sudan and Somalia governments’ spending is now being monitored in real-time using digital systems to regulate corruption.Eritrea has added teaching anti-corruption to school curricula, Equatorial Guinea has adopted an e-ordering system, and Libya has eliminated paying ghost workers.Equatorial Guinea held the first-ever anti-corruption summit in Chad, where they addressed Guinea-Bissau’s computerized taxation framework, showcasing a notable shift in African governance practices.Deep Dive! To an investor, the corruption index of a nation is a very critical piece of information worth considering before making any serious investment decision. Just like other parts of the world, corruption is a huge…

The World Health Organisation has revealed that people living in low-income countries can expect to live up to 33 years less than those in high-income nations, largely due to deep-rooted social and economic inequalities. The global health body in its World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity, released on Tuesday, underscores how non-medical factors such as poor housing and limited education are affecting health outcomes. Others factors having more effect on health outcomes than genetics or access to healthcare alone, WHO said, include unemployment, gender inequality, and social discrimination.  “For example, people in the country with the lowest life expectancy…

Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram Fresh from the Met Gala red carpet, Burna Boy carried the night forward in true style, with his first-ever Met Gala after-party. The Grammy-winning artist teamed up with South African music icon Black Coffee to host an intimate gathering that felt more like a reunion than a high-profile affair. Describing it as a “big family setting,” Burna brought together friends, collaborators, and cultural heavyweights from around the world. One striking detail is the microphone he performed with, engraved with the words “No sign of weakness.” It’s not just a favourite phrase of his; it’s also the title…

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate commitment to his administration’s “Nigeria First” policy by replacing his foreign-made vehicles with locally manufactured ones. In a statement released Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said practical actions by the presidency would have a greater impact than official pronouncements. On Monday, the Federal Executive Council approved the Nigeria First policy aimed at prioritising local goods and services in government procurement. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the…