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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria is undergoing a process of transformation under President Bola Tinubu, with efforts focused on rebuilding institutions, refocusing policy, and opening markets. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum in Abuja, themed “Roots to Revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor,” Shettima described the country’s current direction as deliberate and grounded in long-term goals. “Under the leadership of President Tinubu, Nigeria is undergoing a quiet but resolute transformation. Markets are being opened; institutions are being rebuilt; policies are being refocused,” he said. Shettima called for deeper collaboration with Brazil, describing the South American country’s experience…

Agency The Kwara State Government has said it will continue to upscale male involvement in Family Planning for effective population control and improved reproductive health. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, said this on Wednesday in Ilorin during the Kwara State Bi-Annual Stakeholders Coordination Meeting organised by the Society For Family Health in collaboration with Kwara Government. El-Imam explained that Nigerian society was largely patrilineal with the male as the head, while there was a need for partnership and an increase in male acceptance of FP in Kwara, and Nigeria as a whole. She observed that there were…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State vacant. The announcement was made during plenary on Wednesday and follows the death of the former occupant, Adewunmi Onanuga, who died on 15 January 2025 after a brief illness. Abbas said the declaration was in accordance with Section 68(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates the legislature to declare a seat vacant following the death or resignation of a member. With the declaration, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to schedule a bye-election to fill the…

FC Basel have confirmed the permanent signing of Nigerian winger Philip Otele following a blistering loan spell that saw him play a pivotal role in the club’s domestic double triumph, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old, who arrived from UAE side Al Wahda in January, has signed a contract with the Swiss giants until the summer of 2028. The deal, believed to be worth €3 million (approximately ₦5.4 billion), comes after Otele scored nine goals and provided five assists in just 21 appearances. Nigeria and FC Basel winger Philip Otele. Photo by IMAGO Otele’s impact was immediate and decisive, helping Basel clinch…

The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) has warned against ongoing efforts by unidentified persons to blackmail and witch-hunt the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. EUYI’s National Secretary, Comrade Igwe Ude-umanta, at a press conference held in Abuja, wondered why such persons operating under the spurious banner of a yet to be identified Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) went out of their way to question Ahmed for sending his children abroad to study in various institutions of learning. The group maintained that findings indicate that Ahmed is not involved in…

Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, on Tuesday unveiled a major push for inclusive constitutional reform, announcing plans for nationwide public hearings to give Nigerians a direct role in shaping the country’s next constitutional chapter. At the same time, he firmly dispelled speculation about a possible 2027 presidential ambition, declaring unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Barau revealed that the zonal hearings on the constitutional review would take place on July 4 and 5 across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The initiative, he said, is designed to democratise the reform process and ensure…

Unknown assailants have killed a female farmer, Mrs. Rabiat Atere, on her farm in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Council Area of Ondo State. The lifeless body of the deceased was discovered by a search party after she failed to return home after working on the farm. While stating that the lifeless body of the deceased was already deposited in a mortuary in Iwaro-Oka, a source in the community, who craved anonymity, stressed that the incident had created tension in the community. Meanwhile, youths under the aegis of the Akoko Youth Forum (AYF), who condemned the brutal killing of the farmer,…

In a dramatic twist within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has insisted that the highly anticipated 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will go ahead as scheduled on Monday, June 30, 2025. This directly contradicts the earlier announcement by the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, that the meeting had been postponed. The internal rebellion surfaced in a press statement issued on Wednesday and signed by no fewer than 13 top-ranking members of the NWC, including Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, and Acting National Secretary, Hon. Setonji Koshoedo. The group…

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has once again demonstrated his enduring commitment to Nigerian women’s football, Soccernet.ng reports. Waldrum continues to use his role as technical director of the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s soccer team to offer new opportunities to emerging Nigerian talents. The veteran tactician, who led Nigeria’s women’s national team to the 2023 World Cup, 2024 Olympics, and a WAFCON semi-final berth during his four-year stint, stepped down last year to focus full-time on his position with the Pittsburgh Panthers – a role he has held since 2018. Nigeria Super Falcons star Deborah Abiodun [Photo Credit…

Princess Opeyemi Bright, Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, has affirmed her commitment to fostering opportunities for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom and strengthening ties between Nigeria and the UK. Her remarks were made during a courtesy visit on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Mayor Bright welcomed Dabiri-Erewa and her team to her residence in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She expressed gratitude for the visit and recognition, stating that her involvement in public service was inspired by her mother’s dedication to grassroots work over two decades…