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In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Omowumi Ogunrotimi, the executive director of Gender Mobile Initiative, called on lawmakers to take decisive action against sexual harassment, highlighting its devastating impact on women’s economic and political inclusion in Nigeria. Speaking under the theme ‘Economic and Political Inclusion: Walk the Talk’, Ogunrotimi emphasized that gender-based violence, particularly sexual harassment in educational institutions and workplaces, remains a critical barrier to women’s advancement. She cited the case of Iyanu, a university student whose academic and career trajectory was derailed due to sexual harassment by a lecturer. After reporting the abuse, Iyanu faced retaliation, and…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former Head of Service, Susan Oluwole. AbdulRazaq described Oluwole as an “impeccable technocrat” and a “credible authority” in public service matters. Oluwole passed away on Wednesday at the age of 57, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, after battling a long Read More

The House of Representatives has initiated moves to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to regulate and register political parties in Nigeria. A bill seeking to establish an independent authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria passed a second reading at the flood of the House on Thursday The bill, which is co-sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Edo lawmaker, Marcus Onobun, seeks to remove political parties’ registration and regulation from INEC The proposed legislation also seeks the establishment of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal which shall determine disputes…

Photo Credit: Asake/Instagram Asake is fully embracing his military era. Arriving at the Off-White Fall/Winter 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week, he made a bold entrance in a dark olive green Off-White outfit that leaned heavily into military aesthetics. The structured, utilitarian design featured sharp lines, functional details like epaulets and pockets, and embellishments that resembled insignia. His trousers had a relaxed, streetwear-inspired fit, with subtle nods to military style. Think cargo pockets, utility straps, or concealed zippers. To complete the look, he stepped out in dark boots with a slightly chunky, elevated sole, adding a rugged yet fashion-forward edge.…

Former Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba has backed Tolu Arokodare and Igho Ogbu to make a positive impression on Eric Chelle following their maiden invitations to the Super Eagles squad, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle unveiled a 39-man provisional squad on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. The list features a blend of established internationals and eight new invitees, including Arokodare and Ogbu. Also handed first-time call-ups are Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers), Christantus Uche (Getafe), Anthony Dennis (Göztepe SK), Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Papa Daniel (Niger Tornadoes), and Akor Adams (Sevilla). Nigeria…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to strictly comply with their schedules for primaries ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. The Commission also disclosed that only 12 out of the 19 registered political parties had submitted detailed schedules of their primaries in line with the electoral timetable. The exercise is expected to commence on March 20 and end on April 10, 2025. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement on Thursday, noted that timely submission of primary schedules was critical to enabling…

The House of Representatives has taken preliminary steps to probe renowned estate developers, Family Homes Funds Limited, over the 500,000 units housing scheme funded by the Federal Government. This followed the consideration of a motion on Thursday sponsored by Edo lawmaker, Esosa Iyawe. Iyawe noted with concern that some of the housing schemes initiated by the Federal Government have been mired in controversy, “the consequence of which is the rapid growth of informal settlements and slums on the edge of Nigeria’s major cities, with obvious drawbacks for economic development, health, safety and security.” He said, “In a bid to address…

Kutiriko Community in Chanchaga local council of Niger State, has dragged the Abuja Electricity Company (AEDC) to a Minna Chief Magistrate court for billing the community while the transformer providing electricity to the area was parked off. The Spokesman for the Community, Engr. Ibrahim Adamu Haruna disclosed that the Community has been without a power supply for the last seven months yet the Abuja Electricity Company AEDC has been subjecting them to multiple Billings. Speaking with Journalists in Minna on Thursday, 6th March 2025, Adamu Ibrahim, stated that the community had been subjected to total blackout for over seven…

Valencia are planning to sign Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq on a permanent deal from Real Sociedad by structuring a financially astute payment plan to navigate their ongoing financial struggles, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old forward joined the Spanish club on loan in January with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. However, with Valencia still battling economic difficulties, meeting Real Sociedad’s €10m (£8.5m) valuation of Sadiq in one lump sum would have posed a significant challenge. Now, the Mestalla outfit are working on a proposal to spread the payment across five instalments, making the deal…

13 mins ago Ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship poll, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the use of the indirect primary mode to select the candidate of the party. APC’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, made this known Thursday at the end of the meeting of the national working committee (NWC) of the party… 11 hours ago Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pleaded with the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to rescind his decision to quit the party. The delegation, led…