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Angela Onwuzoo The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, urged the residents to take ownership of malaria prevention by eliminating mosquito breeding sites, testing before treatment, and trusting the health system. Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing malaria prevalence below one percent as the state intensifies efforts to achieve full malaria elimination. Speaking at the mid-term review meeting of the IMPACT Project and the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Programme, the governor stressed the importance of accountability, data transparency, and community ownership in the ongoing campaign. He noted that community participation, alongside collaboration between the government and…

The gubernatorial contender of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for regularising the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. He said the prompt recognition of the ADC’s national leadership came as a major democratic gesture for Anambra voters, stressing that the development came as a much-needed relief at a time the electorate were searching for a credible alternative. Nwosu disclosed that Anambra State voters found themselves in a similar political circumstance as happened in 2003, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its…

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Victor Attah, has expressed concern about the rising tide of defection among political elites, warning that democracy would suffer a significant setback if the trend is not addressed. Speaking on The Morning Show, a breakfast programme on Arise Television, Attah hinted that frequent power-tussles and cross-carpeting between political parties will disrupt the foundation of governance and policy-making. He added that the phenomenon has damaging effects on Nigeria’s democratic development. “If we have an unstable party situation in Nigeria, we will have an unstable policy, and we will end up with an unstable nation, ”…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s comments on government borrowing, dismissing his critique as lacking substance, and noting that his criticism contradicts his governance records. In a statement on Thursday issued by Lagos APC Spokesman Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party urged Obi to focus on areas where he has demonstrated strength, suggesting his interventions on financial and economic matters expose a “shallow grasp of issues.” Oladejo stated that borrowing is not inherently reckless when tied to strategic purposes like infrastructure development, energy, and productive sectors – pointing to…

Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested three men for allegedly raping three minors across the state.This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Abass. A 26-year-old teacher, Elijah Olawale of Ijebu-Ijesa community, was arrested upon the complaint by his wife for allegedly having canal knowledge of her daughter.The victim was 9 years old, according to the statement. According to Abass, during the interrogation process, Elijah confessed to defiling her wife’s daughter some three (3) years ago and happened to lay with her recently which led…

Cryptocurrency markets experienced renewed volatility on Monday. XRP surged 3.8% intraday, significantly outperforming Bitcoin (+1.1%) and Ethereum (+0.3%). Several analysts pointed out that this surge was driven, on the one hand, by market bets on a possible Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month, and on the other hand, by news that the US SEC may approve the first Dogecoin ETF, which also boosted market sentiment.Expectations of rate cuts generally indicate a looser liquidity environment, which is conducive to the rise of risky assets, including cryptocurrencies. However, some analysts warn that if the US economy continues to slow, it may…

Agency More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year, and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation has said. The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster compassionate conversations.” Speaking on World Suicide Prevention Day, which is marked annually on September 10, Tedros said, “Each life lost leaves a profound impact on families, friends, colleagues, and entire communities.” All age groups are affected by suicide, which was the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2021, the last year for which data…

The federal government is set to arraign two captured top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The defendants, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a or Abbas Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also referred to as Isah Adam or Mahmud Al-Nigeri and popularly called Mallam Mamuda, will face a 32-count charge relating to terrorism. The arraignment will be before Justice Emeka Nwite under the case number FHC/ABJ/CR/464/2025, with Abu Bara’a listed as the first defendant and Mahmud Al-Nigeri as the second. According to the charges, Abu…

The Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) has trained its new directors in a high-powered seminar aimed at equipping them with the tools to sensitise communities across Nigeria about the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration. Led by its Patron, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, the movement outlined a comprehensive strategy centred on engagement and mobilisation, drawing vital lessons from the 2023 general elections to establish a strong foundation for 2027. In his keynote address, Mr. Ayinde charged the newly inaugurated directors to move beyond traditional campaigning, framing their mission as one of deep connection with the people. “We are not campaigning.…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have called for a renewed agenda for civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. The organisations made the call during a courtesy visit by NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to CISLAC headquarters in Abuja. Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who received the NEITI’s team, described the engagement as a reaffirmation of shared commitment to reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. Rafsanjani recalled that CISLAC was among civil society groups…