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President Bola Tinubu has formally conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd.), acknowledging his role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement and correcting what he described as an earlier oversight. The announcement was made on Thursday during the commissioning of a 300-bed hospital and vocational training institute in Kaduna. Tinubu used the occasion to publicly recognise Umar, who was not included in the Democracy Day honours announced on June 12. “Let me use this opportunity to correct an omission,” the president said. “Some of those people that I missed…

Former House of Representatives member, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has maintained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu breached the extant provision of the law on the suspension of Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State. Dagogo questioned the legality of the Emergency Rule in an Abuja High Court and also faulted the suspension of the state House of Assembly members due to the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The Rivers State-born politician asserted on Thursday during the resumed hearing of Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/50/2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suit, originally filed in the Port Harcourt Division of the Federal…

Sunday Nwakanma Abia State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof Uche Uche, has warned heads of higher institutions in the state to adopt proactive measures in curtailing the incidence of sexual harassment, among other social vices in their citadels of learning. Uche who stated this on Wednesday during a One Day Stakeholders Engagement Meeting with Heads of Tertiary Education Institutions, held at the Ministry’s Board Room, described sexual harassment as a societal factor and systemic challenges affecting the minor, middle-aged and older aged in the society and enjoined them to prioritise the safety and rights of every student under their care.…

13-time South African Champions, Kaizer Chiefs, have shown interest in Nigeria and Lobi Stars goalkeeper, Japhet Opubo, Soccernet.ng reports. The 15-time MTN8 Cup winners have turned their focus to bringing in a top goalkeeper ahead of the 2025/2026 season after a dreadful campaign in the PSL, during which they conceded the second-most goals in the league. The Phefeni Glamour Boys head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has clarified that stability between the sticks remains a top priority. Japhet Opubo signed for Heartland FC in 2018. [Photo Credit/ X]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE;…

The 5th prosecution witness of the federal government on Thursday said that a total of 233 security agents were killed during the #EndSARS protest as a result of incitement by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative identified as Mr. EEE for security reasons, stated this while being led in evidence by FG’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. He also told the court that at least 164 police stations and nine offices of the Independent…

Ahead of the 2027 election, a civil society organisation, the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), has called for urgent amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act to empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to regulate the cost of nomination forms charged by political parties. The group said the current practice of allowing parties to fix arbitrary and often exorbitant nomination fees is undemocratic and effectively shuts out young people, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the political space. The organisation is also proposing the removal of presidential control over the appointment of INEC commissioners and legal recognition…

Residents in Lagos State have expressed concerns over what they described as inconsistent application of the Local Government Administration Law 2025. The law, signed into effect by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aimed to govern the tenure, succession, and disqualification of local government chairmen and vice chairmen. However, its implementation has been marred by controversy, with some residents accusing the authorities of selective enforcement. In Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, a former vice chairman who completed a chairman’s tenure was disqualified from contesting again, citing Section 28(4) of the law. In contrast, the APC candidate and flag bearer in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA,…

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has reportedly turned down a ₦30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, during a church event in the state. The donation was announced at the Kebbi Healing and Deliverance Crusade by the state’s Commissioner for Social Duties, Zayyanu Umar Aliero. According to Aliero, the governor had approved the N30 million cash gift for the event’s organisers. “Our Governor, His Excellency Dr Nasir Idris, has graciously approved the donation of the sum of 30 million naira to this gathering,” Aliero told the crowd. But when Pastor Enenche came up…

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has confirmed the captain of the team ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations which begins later this years, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will be aiming for a tenth WAFCON title in Morocco next month after failing in their previous attempt. However, the build-up to the tournament has not been great, as the team has only played once since last November. Their last game was a friendly against Cameroon, which they won 2-0. Match between Nigeria Super Falcons and Algeria (Photo by Imago) Meanwhile, there have been a few lingering questions about the team,…

Worried by the deteriorating state of infrastructure at the Ogoja Campus of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have raised alarm and called for urgent government intervention. The House, during plenary on Thursday, passed a resolution urging the state government to provide critical infrastructure, including access roads, perimeter fencing, academic structures, and street lighting, within and around the campus. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Ogoja State Constituency, Hon. Thomas Aruku, who decried the neglect of the campus. He noted that, of the three campuses established…