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Idowu Abdullahi Wives of elected lawmakers and female legislators, and other prominent women across Lagos State, on Monday, joined the cause to drive aggressive tuberculosis awareness, early testing, stigma reduction, and treatment compliance across all communities in the state. The move to strengthen community-level tuberculosis response, they said, was part of efforts to eliminate the infection in the state by 2030. The women, led by the First Lady of Lagos and State TB Champion, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, included female legislators, newly elected female local government chairmen, wives of House of Assembly members, and spouses of council chairmen. The women made…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has received a significant squad boost, as young midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro returned to action for Pisa on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Akinsanmiro had spent the last month on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury sustained during a Serie B game between Pisa and Cremonese on November 7. ​He was initially expected to return to action earlier, but as of Friday, Soccernet.ng had reported that he was still unfit and had to undergo a late check to ascertain if he was okay to face Parma. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro during Pisa SC vs ACF Fiorentina, Serie A match…

• Ex-Auditor fears PDP may fail to field presidential candidate• Wike-backed faction gets 60 days to conclude congresses, hold convention• We won’t allow newcomers destroy our party, says Wike• Court battles, zoning rifts fuel uncertainty over party leadership• BoT insists caretaker committee vital to prevent leadership vacuum● Stakeholders say only Supreme Court ruling can end crisis The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday night approved the establishment of a 13-member National Caretaker Committee to steer the affairs of the opposition party…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged both local and international investors to seize emerging opportunities in the state, citing Lagos’ rising ranking in ease of doing business and major improvements in its investment landscape. According to a post cited on Lagos State’s X account on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu made the call during the inauguration of TY Logistics Park, FZE, an ultra-modern warehousing and trade complex located in Alaro City, within the Lekki Free Zone. The project, developed by TY Holdings, he said represents a significant addition to Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure. The governor said, “Lagos recently clinched the…

A leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Monday, December 8, paid a courtesy visit to the Ogbomoso North Local Government Council as part of his ongoing consultations with grassroots stakeholders across the state. Ambassador Ajadi was received at the council secretariat by the Vice Chairman of the local government, Hon. Taofeek Adigun, who stood in for the Council Chairman, Hon. George Gbadegesin Ogunlade, who was said to be away on an official engagement with the state governor. Speaking during the visit, Ambassador Ajadi said his presence…

Manchester United cruised to a dominant 4–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night to pile up more pressure on Rob Edwards, Soccernet.ng reports.  Bruno Fernandes scored twice and assisted once as United produced one of their most controlled attacking displays of the season. Wolves, meanwhile, extended their losing streak and remain rooted to the bottom of the table. Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare came on in the 69th minute as Gary O’Neil sought to inject fresh energy into Wolves’ attack. Although his influence on the match was minimal due to United’s dominance, the brief outing still provided an opportunity…

• Experts warn of knock-on effects for regional supply chains• Porous borders, dense trade heighten Nigeria’s exposure• Analysts link Nigeria’s move to shift toward non-indifference• ADC questions FG’s priorities, seeks stronger response to insecurity• HURIWA faults govt’s Benin coup boast, questions failure on terrorism• Ex-NIIA DG commends Nigeria for deploying troops to foil coup attempt The failed coup in Benin on Sunday, repelled with Nigerian intelligence support, has renewed concerns over the fragility of West Africa’s trade routes, with analysts warning that any instability next door could disrupt cargo flows, raise costs and deal fresh shocks to Nigeria’s already strained…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minster of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the judiciary to expedite hearings in cases involving terrorism, human trafficking, kidnapping and other violent crimes, stressing that the judiciary must support national efforts to combat insecurity. The AGF made the appeal on Monday in Abuja during the ceremony marking the commencement of the Court of Appeal 2025/2026 Legal Year. The event was also attended by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who promised improved accommodationfor judges to allow them discharge their duties without distractions associated with poor living conditions. In his…

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) at the 2023 general elections, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised the alarm over the escalation of security threats and the proliferation of militia groups in the country.  The former governor of Kano State is particularly disturbed by what he described as “tacit endorsement of the Federal Government allowing governors to establish and deploy vigilante security outfits with little or no professional training.”  Kwankwaso’s concern comes amid the recruitment of 12,000 independent security groups in Kano by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.  In…

Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a driver of Highlander Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and abduction of all the passengers, on Sunday, in Amala, Ngor Okpala Local Council of the state. The Guardian learnt that gunmen had last week, in the same area, attacked the advance team of the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who were going to the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri. Nobody was killed. Yesterday evening, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, issued a statement, confirming the killing of the driver and the abduction of the passengers by gunmen who ambushed and whisked…