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In a significant move aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in Cross River State, the State House of Assembly has repealed the Essential Drugs Programme Law of 2002 and passed the Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency Bill 2025 into law. The bill, sponsored by Hillary Bisong, member representing Boki 2 State Constituency and Chief Whip of the House, was first introduced during plenary on September 12, 2024. It received its second reading on September 18, 2024, before being referred to the House Committee on Health, Nutrition, and Food Security for further legislative review. Bisong, who also chairs the Health Committee,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared that the commission will go after anyone found to have stolen public funds, regardless of “whether you are from the APC, PDP, Labour Party, NNPP, or SDP.” Olukoyede made this statement while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. “If we discover that you have stolen money, you will have questions to answer, regardless of whether you are from the APC, PDP, Labour Party, NNPP, or SDP,” Olukoyede said. “So, irrespective of your political affiliation, it is our duty to make sure that we do…

“That is something I like. Some like a fashionable or stately club, I like clubs where it is very pure and passionate. That is really reflected in these three clubs. “I also know if you don’t perform, it’s extra tough, but when it goes well, they are the most beautiful clubs in the world,” the Super Eagles striker said in quotes revealed by Herald Scotland. Mohammed Diomande, Jeff and Cyriel Dessers of Rangers celebrate after beating Fenerbahce 3-2 on penalties. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. “So I am lucky that I have been able to play for three of those clubs that…

The Labour Party (LP) has called on Nigerian workers to back a political platform that prioritizes their welfare and genuinely represents their interests. The party, which reaffirmed its historical ties to the labour movement, said it will continue championing the dignity and rights of Nigerian workers. The message was conveyed in a statement Thursday by Director General of the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, Marcel Ngogbehei, and endorsed by LP National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure. “We must channel our collective power toward a political future that puts workers first. Support a workers-aligned party, a party that has never abandoned the…

Lara Adejoro The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has called for inclusive and supportive workplaces for everyone, including People Living with HIV or affected by HIV. NACA made the call in a statement signed by its Director-General, Dr Temitope Ilori on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 International Workers’ Day. Ilori said, “As the world marks International Workers’ Day, we honour the contributions of workers everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive workplaces for all, including those living with or affected by HIV. “Workplaces are more than sites of labour, they are communities. On this day, we…

The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, says she would not back down in pursuing the suit accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexually harassing her. In a correspondence to Akpabio’s counsel, Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), dated 30th April 2025, she asserted that her petition of sexual harassment represents the truth of the events complained about, adding she will reserve further comments for the Court, which has the exclusive preserve to exercise judgement on the propriety or otherwise of the matter. The lawmaker faulted Agbakoba for allegedly calling on her to substantiate…

The Palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland has announced a series of activities that will culminate in the coronation of Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, as the 49th monarch of the Kingdom. Haastrup, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State and billionaire business mogul, was named as successor to the departed Owa, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, on Friday, December 27, 2024. In a statement issued by Shola Oshunkeye, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, the coronation committee has planned a 10-day programme of activities that will start on Friday, May 16, and…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon appears set to leave Nantes this summer after reportedly deciding against extending his contract with the French club, amid strong interest from Premier League side Everton, Soccernet.ng understands. The 29-year-old has been a pivotal figure at Nantes since joining initially on loan from Spanish outfit Levante in 2019. His switch was made permanent the following year for €5 million, and he has since gone on to become a fan favourite and vice-captain. Nigeria Super Eagles and Nantes forward Moses Simon. Photo Credit X Simon has made 198 appearances for Nantes in all competitions, scoring 36…

An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, on Wednesday declared the impeachment of the elected chairman of the local government, Mr. Tajudeen Alade, illegal and ordered his immediate reinstatement. In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice E. A. Okoh, directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to provide him with the needed security to resume office. Justice Okoh, in his declarative judgment, insisted that the court has jurisdiction, contrary to the challenge by the state government that the court does not have jurisdiction. In the suit number B/30os/2025 between Hon Suleman Tajudeen Alade and…

Former senator who represented Kogi West Senatorial District in the 8th Assembly, Dino Melaye, has berated critics for questioning his source of “God-given” wealth. The senator took to X on Wednesday evening to post pictures of his well-furnished mansion and slammed those calling on the anti-graft agencies in the country to investigate the source of his wealth. Irked by the number of criticisms that trailed his latest post in the comment section, Melaye wondered why nobody raised any question when he wallowed in poverty, saying, “Those questioning my prosperity, why did you not question my poverty then? If you did…