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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that the state withdrew from the World Bank loan arrangement because it was “not a good deal” for its people. Soludo made this revelation on Sunday when the leadership of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political groups, along with some Nollywood practitioners, toured the ongoing construction of the Government House project in Awka North Local Government Area. Addressing the groups, the governor noted that Anambra is the only state in Nigeria to have opted out of the World Bank loan arrangement, adding that the decision was taken to avoid falling into debt.…

Idowu Abdullahi Senior public health and nutrition experts have cautioned those engaging in dusk-to-dawn fasting not to consume certain foods after breaking their fast to avoid jeopardising their health. They advised those fasting to prioritise the intake of essential nutrients for their bodily functions. The experts warned against overeating and taking acidic foods or drinks on empty stomachs at the point of breaking fast. The experts also urged those who are living with certain health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension to consult their doctors before engaging in fasting. Aside from those who are hypertensive and diabetic, the experts also advised…

Exhausted by the state of the economy and politics? Weary from waiting on God for a miracle or an answered prayer? Just tired of everything and on the verge of giving up? Victoria Orenze has a message for you: Don’t give up. In her latest music video for ‘Far Beyond,’ featuring renowned gospel minister and pastor Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze delivers a powerful song of hope, strength, and thanksgiving. ‘Far Beyond’ is a reminder that God’s blessings often exceed our expectations, even when we least expect them. The video paints a striking picture of reality. Victoria Orenze and Nathaniel Bassey…

English Premier League side,  Chelsea FC, have set their sights on Nigerian forward Victor Boniface as their priority summer signing, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Stamford Bridge outfit are shifting focus away from Napoli-owned Victor Osimhen to bolsters their squad with his countryman’s signature, despite heavy competition from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Manchester United. The Blues, in desperate need of a reliable goal scorer, were previously linked with Osimhen, but concerns over his salary demands reportedly led them to consider a more financially viable yet equally prolific alternative in Boniface. READ MORE: Although several reports have linked them back to the former LOSC…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned critics against making uninformed comments on the affairs of the Upper Legislative Chamber, urging the public to understand parliamentary rules before engaging in debates. The Senate President issued the warning when he received a delegation from the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum in Abuja. His remarks followed the recent suspension of Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for violating Senate rules, a decision that Akpabio emphasised was unanimously supported by lawmakers. Expressing concern over the growing trend of uninformed commentaries on television and social media, Akpabio said, “People who have no understanding…

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, has shared a personal testimony of his near-death experience seven years ago At the March edition of the Holy Ghost congress, the 83-year-old cleric said while attending an evangelism programme in Ilesha, he developed severe body aches due to the poor road conditions, which left him bedridden during the Christmas celebration. Adeboye recounted how his health deteriorated, forcing him to charter a helicopter to return to the campground. He emphasized that traveling by road would have been fatal, given his physical condition at the time. “By the third day of this Go and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. Makinde stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people of Oyo State what is possible with strategic thinking and targeted implementations, some people have begun to ask what next and whether the next governor would not remove some of the efforts. The governor declared that residents of the state would decide their destiny by choosing his successor even though he…

A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has said his main political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term. Sani, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to his former party, the All Progressives Congress, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. “By virtue of the political equation in Kaduna State, if I happen to secure a ticket to return to the Senate in 2027, I will be glad. But if I do not, I will still be at…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has announced that Zaria Federal Constituency will receive seven additional federal institutions in the 2025 budget. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Tajudeen made this disclosure during a Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) held in Zaria on Saturday. According to him, the initiative aims to strengthen Zaria’s reputation as a hub for higher education. The Speaker listed the institutions as the Federal College of Agriculture, the Federal Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Institute, and the Federal Technical College. Others include the Centre for Management Development, the Technology Incubation Centre, a…

Lara Adejoro The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have declared an indefinite strike. In a memo titled, “Notice of Industrial Action,” addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof Olawale Olakulehin, and dated March 6, 2025, the doctor stated that the ARD congress unanimously decided to proceed on the industrial action from March 7, 2025, till its demands are met. The demands of the doctors include “the non-payment of the minimum wage despite implementing it for other health workers in the state, a significant shortfall in the…