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Tukur Muntari Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday received the Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, who returned to the country after undergoing a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia. The twins, who arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport with their family, were welcomed to a warm reception by government officials, community members, and representatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The life-saving operation was carried out at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Hassana and Hussaina had been flown…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women in leadership positions across government to deliberately create opportunities that make life easier for other women through economic empowerment and mentorship. She made the call when the Forum of Female Chief Executives of Government Agencies and Organisations paid her a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Describing the CEOs as trailblazers who embody the spirit of leadership, the First Lady said they carry the responsibility of replicating themselves by nurturing younger women. “Birth yourselves in others. Look for them to mentor them. Replicate yourself in other women, and that is…

Stakeholders in Ife Federal Constituency of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State have reconciled with the state deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, and other leaders in the constituency. Recall that party leaders and members in the constituency where Adewusi hails from had recently passed a vote of no confidence on him and some other leaders for allegedly romancing with some opposition figures. It was gathered that the internal wrangling had threatened the unity of the ruling party in the region. Meanwhile, following intervention by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, top stakeholders in the constituency met with the deputy governor and…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Venezuela in an international friendly on November 14, 2025, at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, as part of their build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Although the multiple reports circulating in the Nigerian football scene have not been confirmed by the Nigerian Football Federation. However, the team, formerly coached by Jose Peseiro, who guided the Nigerian Eagles to the final of the 2023 AFCON tournament, is been scheduled to prepare the team for the upcoming tournament. Venezuela vs. Nigeria – International Friendly pic.twitter.com/yCwUa9Escx — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) September…

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has raised alarm over what she described as a coordinated attempt to undermine the Ministry of Women Affairs and her leadership as a female political office holder. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on recent clashes between management and staff, Sulaiman-Ibrahim described the protests and criticisms against her as part of a wider scheme to discredit the Women’s Ministry and women in leadership. “There’s an attack on the Ministry of Women Affairs and on female politicians, and they are trying to use the staff against the ministry,” she declared. She…

An incident of ‘one chance’ robbery occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, where a victim was allegedly kidnapped and paid a ransom of N309,000. One chance robbery is a type of crime where robbers disguise themselves as commercial drivers or passengers and rob unsuspecting victims of their valuables, often pushing them out of the vehicle afterwards. In this case, Mrs. Esther, a mother of two and patent medicine dealer from Rumuoro community in Ogbakiri, Emohua Local Government Area, was kidnapped by one chance robbers while on transit to Choba. According to Mrs. Esther, she boarded…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of sponsoring division within its Petroleum Tanker Drivers branch, resisting workers’ rights to unionisation, and deploying what it described as “falsehoods” to undermine the union. NUPENG also accused the company of using a “Greek gift” of free nationwide petroleum delivery to undermine the union and stifle competition. In a statement signed by its National Executive President, Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, on Friday, the union dismissed a press release by the Dangote Group on Thursday as “an epitome of unconscionable capitalist falsehood…

Most of the greatest footballers have played in the Premier League, and Fulham players have revealed their picks… Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey has revealed that his greatest Premier League player of all time is Thierry Henry, while compatriot Samuel Chukwueze favours Portuguese maestro Cristiano Ronaldo, Soccernet.ng reports. The English Premier League has witnessed may great footballers. Players, who have distinguished themselves from their mates with their consistency and impressive performances. From the goal machine Alan Shearer, to Thierry Henry to John Terry, to Cristiano Ronaldo, to Eden Hazard. The Premier League has had so many greats. Even Liverpool star…

While Dogecoin is stealing headlines with its first spot ETF, Pepe has realised a 2-month brewing breakout, fueling new bullishness for Pepe price predictions. The meme coin is up 11% over the past week, adding $500 million to its market cap as capital rotates deeper into altcoins ahead of potential U.S. interest rate cuts.Unlike DOGE, PEPE remains absent from TradFi-driven narratives, yet speculative demand is surging. Open interest has climbed 30% in the same period to $695 million.Pepe Open Interest. Source: CoinGlass.More than half of these traders are positioning for a continuation, with a 24-hour long/short ratio of 1.01 underscoring…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Federal Government has claimed to have spent over N23 billion on the revitalisation of Primary Health Care Centres across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and improve access to essential services. The government also issued a stern warning to health workers and government officials against diverting or sabotaging medical equipment and essential drugs being distributed to PHCs nationwide. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, said this on Thursday in Abuja during the official flag-off of the distribution of medical equipment and health commodities…