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Youths and community leaders in Itasa, Iwajowa Local Council, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged exploitation of the area’s natural resources by Architype Industries Nigeria Limited. The protesters accused the company of failing to comply with required agreements for community development, adequate compensation, and environmental rehabilitation. The protest, which took place amid tight security, saw demonstrators marching through the town and converging at the palace of the Onitile of Itasa, Oba Michael Sijuola Oyediran. Chanting solidarity songs, they carried placards with inscriptions such as: “Ajibade, leave our town,” “Stop destroying our land,” and “Gov…

• CSOs express concern over welfare of state civil servants The Rivers State Elders Council has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Speaker of the state Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, to put aside their differences and work together in the state’s best interest. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the council’s chairman, Ferdinand Alabraba, congratulated the people of the state on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the state’s political crises and commended the people’s resilience and peaceful disposition throughout the period. The council urged the governor and Speaker, who they claimed emerged from the same political family,…

Naira closed February 2025 with an 8.5 per cent gain month-on-month on the parallel market to settle at 1,490/$, while it closed at 1,500/$ on the official market, indicating a 1.7 per cent m/m decline. According to the Afrinvest Monthly Market Report, the foreign reserve dipped by 3.2 per cent month-on-month. As of Thursday, it stood at $38.46bn. “This decline can be linked to CBN’s efforts to stabilise the naira, particularly through the resumption of payments for the verified portion of the outstanding $7.0bn foreign exchange backlog,” the analysts said. They went on to project that “in March, we anticipate…

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze got off the bench to score for AC Milan in their painful 2-1 loss to Lazio on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Rossoneri welcomed Lazio to the San Siro for their Serie A clash. Both clubs have Nigerian players on their roster as AC Milan have Chukwueze, while Lazio have Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Samuel Chukwuze for AC Milan (Photo credit: Imago) However, neither of them started the game. The first half was end-to-end, but AC Milan came out worse as Mattia Zaccagni scored in the 28th minute to give the Biancocelesti the lead heading into the break.…

After posting dismal results in the five South-East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo during the 2023 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress (APC) have been making inroads to overturn and overcome all electoral impediments fortunes in 2027. LAWRENCE NJOKU looks at some of the various interventions of the President and his party to shape future verdict. Last week, the South-East All Progressives Congress Renewal Movement (SARM) raised the political ante for 2027 in the region, when it warned of a possible impediment to the improved electoral fortunes of President Bola Tinubu in…

•Says judgment ends impunity, urges Rivers gov to abide by rules• Fubara orders council leadership changes, calls for calm• Timi Frank condemns judgment, warns of potential unrest The political godfather of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the weekend, cautioned his estranged son, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on why the latter shouldn’t act as though he were God. In a statement that looked more like an ‘I-told-you-you-can’t win,’ Wike declared: “You can’t continue to play as if you are God. You must play by the rules.” Wike’s words came as Fubara, yesterday,…

Local government workers in Osun State have ruled out an immediate return to work, insisting that only directives from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the National Union of Local Government Employees can determine their resumption. The workers were instructed to stay away from their offices on February 16 by the leadership of NULGE and the NLC due to insecurity concerns arising from the legal tussle over the enforcement of a Court of Appeal judgment in Akure. The case involved elected local government officials seeking reinstatement after their removal from office. The affected officials—chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Lagos State owned secondary health facility, General Hospital Mushin, in partnership with the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, has taken its free medical outreach programme to the popular Ojuwoye market in the state. Hundreds of traders, buyers, and residents benefitted from a variety of healthcare services, including obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, family planning, immunisation, general surgery, ophthalmology, dental care, and physiotherapy. The outreach offered free medications, eyeglasses, and pharmacy services, with the hospital aiming to serve at least 1,000 people during the event. In addition to medical care, the outreach included educational sessions on common health issues such…

In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 Emmy nominations ceremony unveiled a shakeup in the usual drama and comedy frontrunners. FX’s critically acclaimed new series “The Bear” and the epic historical drama “Shōgun” from newcomer streamer Peacock landed a significant number of nominations, potentially dethroning established favorites. Shifting Tides in Drama: The absence of last year’s dominant HBO dramas, “Succession” (which concluded its run) and “The Last of Us” (between seasons), created an opening for new contenders. “The Bear,” a fast-paced dramedy depicting the chaotic world of a fine-dining Chicago kitchen, emerged as a frontrunner. Its intense portrayal of…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar scored his first La Liga brace for Valencia in their 3-3 draw against Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq got a rare start at Valencia for the game at Osasuna due to Hugo Duro’s fitness problems. The Spanish striker has been struggling to reach full fitness in the last two weeks, giving Sadiq an opportunity to stack up minutes. The game surpassed all expectations as it turned out to be a goal-fest due to the poor defending from both sides. Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago) Diego Lopez opened…