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Chima Azubuike Nigerian Dental Therapists’ Association, on Wednesday, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for the position of Registrar/CEO of the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria. A press release, signed by NDTA’s National Secretary, Anugwor Chinedu, emphasised the association’s commitment to fairness, equity, and good governance. The statement partly read, “The association calls for transparency and fairness in the process, citing grievous irregularities and insincerity on the part of some Federal Ministry of Health staff.” The NDTA alleged that the FMoH staff are adopting “gorilla administrative bureaucracy” to deliver their preferred candidates, violating procedures for appointing…

Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025, convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years’ jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on a 30-count by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on obtaining by false pretences, an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Count 21 of the charge read: “That you, Olaniyan Gbenga…

Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has revealed Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, is a doubt to feature in their Premier League clash against Brentford on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has played 30 games in the league for the two-time UEFA Champions League winners before picking up a grade-two calf tear in Forest’s clash against Manchester United. In Aina’s absence, Forest have struggled, as they’ve won just a game from their last four, signalling the Nigeria’s importance to the Reds backline. Ola Aina ball skills on head in warm up during the Nottingham Forest FC v Manchester United…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will launch their charge for an eighth U20 Africa Cup of Nations title on Thursday, as they face Tunisia’s Junior Carthage Eagles at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash opens Group B and sets the tone for what could be a defining campaign for Aliyu Zubairu’s side. It’s a fixture steeped in historical significance. Forty years ago, these two sides clashed in the final, with Nigeria edging it over two legs. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Photo by IMAGO More recently, in 2023, the Flying Eagles thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in the third-place playoff in Egypt.…

Lara Adejoro The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria bears the highest global burden of unvaccinated children, with over two million children yet to receive a single dose of any routine vaccine. UNICEF Health Officer, Bashir Elegbede, made this known on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue to commemorate the 2025 World Immunisation Day in Damaturu, Yobe State. Elegbede said that of Nigeria’s estimated 8.7 million children under the age of one, 2.1 million—or 24 per cent—are considered “zero-dose” children, meaning they have not received any vaccines as recommended in the national immunisation schedule. Meanwhile, the global goal is…

The Edo State government has expressed concern over the resurgence of cult-related violence in parts of the state, urging security agencies to act decisively in apprehending those responsible for recent killings. Bugie Okhuemoi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Monday Okpebholo, issued a statement yesterday in Benin, highlighting the government’s commitment to restoring peace. “The state government is deeply troubled by the resurgence of cult-related violence. Last year, Governor Okpebholo personally convened meetings with leaders of suspected groups, where agreements were made to curb these activities. Unfortunately, recent events show that some individuals have chosen to defy these…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has revealed he’d love to play alongside Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford in a dream Nigerian team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old versatile defender has been one of Forest’s best players in the English Premier League this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 30 games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Aina was born in England and had the opportunity to play for the Three Lions when he was younger, but his heart opted to don the green and white colours of the Nigerian National team. Anthony Elanga celebrates with Ola…

Decries 118% import cost hike, plethora of levies Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has expressed concern over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to secretly re-introduce the four per cent Free-on-Board (FoB) levy.    Warning Customs and the Federal Government against the development, he said it would have an inevitable catastrophic impact on the manufacturing sector in particular, the business community and the people of Nigeria in general.  Describing the development as unfortunate and retrogressive, he lamented that the extensive stakeholder engagement promised manufacturers had not been inclusive and, quite importantly, had refused to take into consideration the affected stakeholders, which, to…

Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade could leave Atletico Madrid Femeni at the end of the season as she is not expected to extend her contract, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajibade has spent the last four years of her life at Spanish LaLiga club Atletico Madrid Femeni, and she has been important for the club, contributing 40 goals and 136 appearances. This season, she has contributed six goals and three assists in 19 appearances as Atletico Madrid sit third in La Liga femeni after 27 games. Super Falcons star RASHEEDAT AJIBADE in action for Atletico Madrid (Photo credit: Imago) YOU MAY ALSO LIKE…

Ademola Adegbite Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, called on the traditional rulers in the South-West and other stakeholders in the region to join hands together to reduce the death rate arising from cervical cancer, Tuberculosis and other deadly diseases. She gave this advice during an enlarged stakeholders meeting, which had in attendance the traditional rulers, top government functionaries, captains of industries and other categories of people drawn from the zone in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Tinubu explained that deaths arising from deadly diseases are preventable if necessary precautionary measures are taken by the relevant stakeholders. She…