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Lara Adejoro A maternal health equity specialist, Christian Diyaolu, has called for the strengthening of care systems in underserved areas through community partnerships and culturally responsive approaches to prevent pregnancy-related deaths. According to her, Black and Brown women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. She noted that many children and adolescents in these same communities also face a growing mental health crisis, often without adequate support or access to care. The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will begin their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in the picturesque Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the group stage venues, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2018 silver-medallists are drawn in Group B alongside defending champions Senegal, Congo, and Sudan. Initially excluded, Congo were reinstated into the group following the CAF Appeals Committee’s disqualification of Equatorial Guinea. Nigeria’s Super Eagles B join Senegal, Sudan, Congo in Group D of CHAN 2024 The CHAN tournament, which runs from 2–30 August, is being hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — the same…

Ready for music that lifts your spirit and draws you closer to God? Anendlessocean has just released his new EP, “Sceptre,” and it’s here to inspire reflection, connection, and gratitude. The 6-track project is a soul-stirring journey rooted in worship, identity, and the joy of salvation. Each song is an offering of thanksgiving, reminding listeners of who they are in God and the power of walking in that truth. Among the tracks is “ZA,” the previously released single that stands tall as a bold declaration of spiritual authority and deep reverence — a favourite for many already tuned in. Whether you’re…

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The Lagos State government yesterday shut down the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege over unsanitary practices, waste mismanagement, and unhygienic handling of animal products. The closure directive was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, following an extensive inspection of the facility alongside members of the media. He explained that the Ministry of Agriculture had petitioned his office to intervene in addressing various environmental and health violations at the abattoir. “What we witnessed at the abattoir today is heart-wrenching. The operators have defied regulations and chosen to take the law into their own hands, slaughtering…

Romanian giants CFR Cluj have completed the signing of veteran Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo, marking the club’s seventh acquisition of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old joins as a free agent following the termination of his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa on 28 June 2025. Omeruo, who boasts 69 caps for Nigeria, has signed a deal with Cluj that officially takes effect from 1 July, as per Gsp. The announcement was made by his representative, Anamaria Prodan, who posted a photo with Omeruo and CFR Cluj president Cristi Balaj, moments before the club confirmed the transfer.…

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the total assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) rose to N23.33 trillion as of March 31. Mr Saleem Abdulrahman, Director of Surveillance, PenCom, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos. Abdulrahman said that the figure represented an increase of ₦820 billion when compared with the ₦22.51 trillion recorded as of Dec. 31, 2024. He attributed the growth in pension assets to additional contributions from Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders and investment income, including gains from the appreciation of equity prices and interest income on fixed-income securities. Breaking down the pension assets, he said the…

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that the recently enacted Abia Local Government (LG) Law aligns with the spirit and objective of the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy. Otti said this on Thursday night during his monthly media parley with newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia, dubbed “Gov. Alex Otti speaks to Abians”. According to him, laws must be interpreted and implemented in ways that promote effective governance. He argued that the objective of Abia LG Law focuses on enhancing and not hindering service delivery in the various local government areas of the state. Otti also said…

Agency Report The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of Oko-Oba Abattoir over environmental violations and inappropriate operational practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this while speaking with journalists after an inspection tour of the abattoir on Thursday in Lagos. Wahab, who expressed disappointment about the situation of the abattoir, admonished the operators for defying regulations. He, however, appealed to communities to take ownership of their neighbourhoods. “We got a very strongly worded petition with reference to the state of Oko-Oba Abattoir and got a concurrence petition again from the Ministry of…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the police system in a short period since assuming office. The IGP has been commended for his magic wand against armed robbery and kidnapping across the country. According to investigations, the IGP has silently changed the narratives in crime fighting with the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad, massive rehabilitation of police barracks across the country and lifting of police infrastructures within a very short period. One of the star projects inaugurated by the police boss, which sets him apart, is the commissioning of the Nigerian Police…