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Idowu Abdullahi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for collective efforts from stakeholders to revive Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system. He also stressed the need for increased involvement of Nigerians in transforming the sector. Shettima said the time had come for Nigerians, including foundations, philanthropists, and private sector players, to collaborate with the Federal Government in developing the health sector. “Our historical struggles to fix the healthcare system must be undertaken collectively through synergy between the public and private sectors. “We are a nation of immense promise, but also of immense problems. That is why the government alone cannot shoulder these challenges,”…

Do you remember that electric moment when the lights came on and Burna Boy appeared with four talking drummers in matching green agbada? Now that was a grand entrance and a moment the 2024 Grammys won’t be forgetting anytime soon. He kicked things off with a groovy medley of ‘On Form,’ led by the pulse of the talking drums, before strutting onto the main stage with all the energy of a global superstar. “I need you to get up out of your seats immediately,” he said and who was going to argue? The crowd rose, the vibe shifted, and the…

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has urged his former club to do everything possible to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Red Devils have only scored 37 goals so far this season, with their natural centre-forwards—Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee—producing 14 goals in total. With this lack of goals, the former West Ham United defender claims the Napoli-owned forward is exactly what the Red Devils need to bolster their attacking options. Speaking on his Rio Presents podcast, Ferdinand passionately urged Manchester United to sign Osimhen, who is currently firing on all cylinders at Galatasaray. “We need Osimhen,…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced a make-up artist, Abdullahi Huseini, also known as Amuscap, to six months imprisonment for abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency. Justice S.M. Shuaibu handed down the sentence after Huseini pleaded guilty to a one-count charge bordering on the abuse of the naira, brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The charge read, “That you, Abdullahi Musa Huseini, on the 6th day of December, 2024, at Ali Jita Event Centre, Kano, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing during a social event tampered with the sum N100,000.00…

The Lagos State Government has told protesters planning to demonstrate today to limit their activities to two court-approved locations. The government said while people have the right to protest, it must be done legally and without affecting others. A spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Grace Alo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. “While the State Government acknowledges the fundamental rights of citizens to association and assembly to convene public protest, it also has the obligation to protect other citizens’ fundamental rights not to be disturbed by the protest. “Therefore, it is crucial to emphasize that…

Natasha Osawaru, the lover of singer 2Baba, has been removed as the minority leader of the Edo state house of assembly. Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a lawmaker currently representing the Egor constituency. Her removal follows a shift in the party’s majority status after four PDP lawmakers defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), giving the latter majority control. The lawmaker was removed alongside Charity Aiguobarueghian, the former majority leader and Yekini Idaiye, who served as chief whip of the house. Blessing Agbebaku and Maria Edeko, who are also members of the PDP, however,…

The presidency has refuted claims of a shake-up in the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A tweet on Monday by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, said there is no truth to the rumours that Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, has been removed from office. “The story trending across media platforms to the effect that Mr President @officialABAT has either sacked the INEC chairman or has replaced the INEC chairman is not true and should be discountenanced,” Bwala wrote. “Decisions and or official acts of Mr President are communicated through official channels and not…

Southampton have parted ways with Ola Aina’s former boss and Paul Onuachu’s English Premier League launchpad, Ivan Juric, Soccernet.ng reports. The decision follows a disappointing spell in charge, with the Saints’ relegation to the Championship now mathematically confirmed. Juric, who arrived at the club in a desperate bid to salvage their season, failed to inspire the turnaround needed, both in performances and results. In an official statement, Southampton announced: “We can confirm that we have today reached an agreement with our Men’s First Team Manager, Ivan Juric, to end his spell at the club… Unfortunately, we haven’t seen performances progress…

Nigeria’s chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has shared an emotional story of two brothers he adopted after their mother died and how one of them has now become a chess champion in the United States. Onakoya, known for using chess to empower underprivileged children, said he met the boys, Jamiu and Ayomide, in 2018 when they were living in the slums of Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos. “In 2018, I met Jamiu. He was a curious kid, brilliant and full of light. At the time, he was working as a roadside mechanic… I invited him and his brother Ayomide to our weekend chess…

Aiyedatiwa has performed better than predecessors, says party chieftainLeaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 3, Okeagbe, Akoko North West Local Council of Ondo State have denied the claim making the rounds that they were working against the ruling party in the state. According to the leaders, they were being threatened to abolish the Independence Consultative Council (ICC) and renounce their membership of the association. The APC leaders said that the ICC was formed as an independent campaign group across all the 18 local councils of the state to ensure the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in…