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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi Road, reiterating the Federal Government’s resolve to end the era of abandoned and substandard infrastructure projects across the country. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing Federal Government road projects in the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Ministry of Works, Mohamed Ahmed, the minister commended contractors handling critical sections of the Abuja-Keffi corridor and urged…

While Nigeria’s most successful businessmen often command the spotlight for their wealth, influence and corporate achievements, many have had remarkable women standing beside them through the journey. From boardrooms and businesses to philanthropy and family building, these women have played critical roles in shaping some of the country’s most powerful business dynasties. OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL takes a look at the women beside Nigeria’s business titans Nana Otedola Nana Otedola For more than three decades, Nana Otedola has been a constant presence behind one of Nigeria’s most influential business families. Married to billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola,…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Oladele, has said that an aspirant in the recently concluded governorship primary election, Abayomi Hunye, was ill-advised to have entered the race, insisting that the exercise exposed his lack of statewide political support. Oladele said the outcome of the primary clearly showed overwhelming backing for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” who emerged as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to him, the scale of support enjoyed by Adeola across the state made it evident that Hunye lacked the political structure,…

Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has praised the progress made by Nigeria under head coach Eric Chelle, but admits there is one issue he cannot overlook, Soccernet.ng reports. Martins insists the pleasing display of the Super Eagles in recent weeks is doing little to ease the pain from the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Newcastle United and Inter Milan forward believes there are many positive signs around the national team at the moment, especially after a strong run of results in 2026. However, Martins says the disappointment of missing football’s biggest tournament…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre, Orogbum Community, in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. The NDDC said the donation was part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality healthcare in the Niger Delta region. This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, and made available to newsmen. Speaking during the handover at the health centre, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the intervention aligns with the…

The Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC) has reaffirmed its endorsement of Senator Saliu Mustapha as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The council also renewed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, describing him as the preferred presidential candidate of the Ilorin Emirate ahead of the next general elections. The position was announced during a press conference held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, where leaders of the influential socio-political body reiterated their commitment to the political aspirations of both men. Speaking on behalf of the council,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been given a clear warning about the threat posed by Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their international friendly against Portugal in Leiria, Soccernet.ng reports. The two nations will meet at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa on Wednesday, June 10, in a high-profile encounter that forms part of Portugal’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez believes Ronaldo remains one of the most dangerous forwards in world football despite turning 41. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star is expected to lead the Portuguese attack as they take on…

Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu Activist and political ally of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has dismissed reports claiming that she withdrew from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yesufu described reports suggesting that she had stepped down from the race as false and urged the public to disregard them. The activist, who declared her interest in the FCT Senate seat on May 6 after joining the NDC from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the clarification amid reports that her senatorial bid had ended following alleged internal party realignments. Despite the controversy, Yesufu has…

Janet Ogundepo The President of the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health, Prof Preye Fiebai, has warned fertility clinics to desist from transferring multiple embryos during In Vitro Fertilisation procedures, asserting that the practice increases the possibility of higher-order multiple pregnancies, contributing to maternal and neonatal complications. He decried the proliferation of quacks and the lack of nationwide regulation of assisted reproductive technology, stating that some clinics were transferring as many as six or seven embryos during IVF as measures to prevent a failure of the procedure. The AFRH president called for legislation regulating ARTs and made it imperative that…

Motorists plying the Kabba–Omuo–Ekiti road have expressed concern over the slow pace of construction on the corridor, citing frequent gridlock, vehicle damage and loss of man-hours. They noted that the road is a crucial interstate economic route connecting communities between Kogi and Ekiti States. Motorists who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday lamented that passenger patronage had dropped sharply since construction began, stating that many commuters now take alternative routes to avoid delays. They appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on the contractor handling the project to speed up work in order to ease…