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•Committee unnecessary, says don•Sustain reconciliation efforts, Eradiri advises Fubara The Nigerian Senate has constituted a 19-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State, following the suspension of democratic governance in the state. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the committee during plenary yesterday, stating that the upper chamber was taking necessary steps to match the oversight mechanism already established by the House of Representatives. According to Akpabio, the committee will be responsible for monitoring the activities of the appointed administrator of Rivers State, ensuring that the emergency governance structure operates within legal and constitutional bounds. Senator…

Children born in poorer countries are 13 times more likely to die before reaching the age of five than those born in wealthier nations, the World Health Organisation has said. This inequality is highlighted in the newly released World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity, which shows that social and economic factors such as poor housing, limited education, and lack of job opportunities play a far greater role in health outcomes than access to healthcare or genetics alone. The report paints a picture of global health inequities, stressing that children and mothers in low- and lower-middle-income countries continue to…

Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has demanded accountability and transparency from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force over alleged misconduct involving a police uniform contract and the controversial disposal of key police barracks across the country. Executive Director of the PAACA and Convener of the Say No Campaign, Ezenwa Nwagwu, at a roundtable on Police Reform and Accountability on Tuesday in Abuja, raised some concerns on procurement violations and asset mismanagement in the Police. The group noted that it had submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Nigeria Police Force and also petitioned the…

Captain of fifth-tier English side, Gateshead football club, has slammed ex-Everton and Super Eagles forward, Victor Anichebe, after they narrowly missed out on promotion, Soccernet.ng reports. The 37-year-old in his playing days donned the jerseys of several clubs in the English Premier League like Sunderland, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. Anichebe is currently worth around $14m and was rumoured to be interested in buying the club. The 11-capped retired Nigerian attacker even spoke with players, recruitement staff and coaches of the club in the dressing room several times, discussing promotion while he hadn’t officially acquired the club. Victor Anichebe. [Photo…

In a continued effort to recognise Nigeria’s uniformed workforce, Project Unifeed, a social impact initiative, has extended its reach to four states. This was announced as part of its fifth anniversary celebrations in May. Project Unifeed is now active in Lagos, Anambra, Oyo State, and Abuja. Founded in 2021, the movement aims to honour the dedication and sacrifices of uniformed personnel, such as police officers, traffic wardens, and road safety officials, who tirelessly uphold law, order, and public safety. Leading the revolution of kindness, compassion, and civic recognition is Mojibade Sosanya, known as MojibadeShow, a renowned compere. Under her leadership,…

The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Tuesday said that the commissioning of a section of the Lagos-Calabar Superhighway will silence those criticising the project, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration meant well for the country. In a statement, a copy of which was obtained by the Guardian in Abakaliki, the Deputy National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted that the May 25, 2025, commissioning of the 30-kilometer Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway by President Tinubu will effectively silence the opposition, who have, in previous times, derided this project as wasteful and unfeasible. He noted…

Nigeria and Kenya will face off at the Total Energies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in their final Group B match at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo by 4:00 PM tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles need just a point to qualify for the quarter-finals and could top the group with if they secure three points, provided the other Group B match between Morocco and Tunisia ends in a draw or a Tunisia victory. Nigeria have never played against Kenya in the AFCON U-20 history. While the Rising Stars have nothing to play for, they’ll be putting on…

Tunde Oyekola As part of efforts to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality in Kwara State, the State Government has provided free delivery kits for pregnant women in 193 Primary Health Care Facilities. This intervention, the government stated, reinforced its commitment to the provision of quality and affordable health care service delivery across the State irrespective of geographical locations. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Professor Nusirat Elelu, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Monday. In a statement released by the Press Secretary of KWSPHCDA, Alade Opeyemi, and made available to the press on Tuesday,…

The last is yet to be heard about the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), as its Enugu State chapter said on Tuesday that it has commenced contempt of court proceedings against its National President and other national officers for allegedly flouting court orders over the crisis. The development followed the purported suspension of the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman and Foundation President of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Emeritus Prof. Sam Ohaegbulam, and other members of the immediate past State Officers’ Council (SOC) of the NMA in Enugu State by the National Executive Council (NEC), which met…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be aiming to mark their 100th appearance at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a win when they face Kenya on Wednesday evening in Cairo, Soccernet.ng reports. The encounter is crucial for both sides, albeit for different reasons. For Nigeria, a draw will be enough to confirm their place in the quarterfinals, while a win will likely see them top the group—depending on the result of the Morocco vs. Tunisia tie. For Kenya, however, pride is at stake as they look to salvage something from a disappointing campaign thus far. After securing a hard-fought 0-0…