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Ademola Adegbite & Gabriel Oshokha The Oyo State Government has commenced mass distribution of over five million insecticide-treated nets across the 33 local government areas of the state. The official flag-off ceremony was held at Idi-Ogungun Primary Health Care Centre, Agodi Gate, Ibadan North Local Government Area, according to a statement on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the initiative reflected the government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children under five. The commissioner cautioned against the misuse of the mosquito nets for…

The international future of Chelsea FC star, Tosin Adarabioyo, appears to be drawing closer to resolution, Soccernet.ng reports. Fresh updates hint at a possible Super Eagles debut for the 27-year-old defender just days after making a notable appearance in Lagos, Nigeria. Soccernet.ng sighted the towering centre-back at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), where he received a warm welcome from fans and admirers. Nigeria or England: What is Tosin’s choice? According to sources close to the situation, the London-born is firmly on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the next international break. A reliable insider noted: “We’ve got…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is over for now with the recent exit of some bigwigs. He stated this during a media parley in Abuja, while reacting to the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party. Wike, however, said that there were some issues remaining for the party to properly address. “The crisis in PDP is over for now, because there are still some things remaining,” Wike said. The former Rivers State governor also gave conditions that will make lasting peace return…

In SummaryAfrica’s total economic output crossed $2.8 trillion in 2025, with the top 10 economies accounting for more than 76% of the continent’s GDP. Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa remain at the forefront, but resource-driven countries like Algeria and Angola saw notable gains due to increased demand for fossil fuels and metals.Algeria recorded the highest year-on-year GDP growth among the top 10, expanding by over 4.5%, thanks to high energy exports, strong foreign reserves, and government-led public spending. Angola also rebounded after years of stagnation, driven by IMF-backed reforms and surging crude oil prices.The presence of Ethiopia and Kenya on…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the factors that contributed to the electoral performance of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 general election are unlikely to be replicated in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo attributed Obi’s 2023 performance to what he described as three main demographic dynamics: religious sentiment, regional loyalty, and a youth-led political movement. “Three demographic factors delivered Peter Obi in 2023, but the three will collapse,” Keyamo said during the interview. He claimed that Obi benefitted from being the only major Christian candidate…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been linked with a move to Inter Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nerazzuri submitted an initial loan with option to buy option bid to La Dea, but the offer was rejected. Inter have then upped their offer, placing subsequent €40m and €45m bids, all of which Atalanta rejected. The club’s act angered Lookman as he already had an agreement with Ivan Juric’s side to exit Bergamo this summer, but the 2024 UEFA Europa League winners are not fulfilling their end of the bargain. Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks over his shoulder during the…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, has firmly denied rumours of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his loyalty to the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Sunday, the lawmaker described recent media reports linking him with a defection as “false, misleading and mischievous.” He urged the public to disregard the speculation, stressing that not every individual bearing the Yar’Adua surname is politically connected to him. “I remain a loyal and committed member of the APC,” Senator Yar’Adua stated.…

Authorities in Vietnam city, Ho Chi Minh, have proposed the prosecution of two Nigerian nationals alongside 19 Vietnamese citizens for alleged involvement in an international money laundering and currency smuggling operation. According to police investigators, the suspects used sophisticated techniques to compromise email communications between foreign companies engaged in business transactions. They allegedly created fake email addresses nearly identical to legitimate partners and redirected payments to fraudulent accounts. In one instance, December One Rnd Ltd, a Ukrainian company, lost \$314,850 after unknowingly transferring funds to a fake email address posing as its partner, Sungsan Electronics & Communications. Efforts by the…

Olugbenga Ige Non-governmental organisation, the Centre for Development, Health and Rights, has unveiled its mission to champion the rights and well-being of rural women, children, and Persons with Disabilities through advocacy in development, healthcare, and social justice. The grassroots organisation said it is committed to building the voices of marginalised and excluded groups in Nigeria’s underserved communities. In a statement on Sunday signed by its Executive Director, Moses Omidiora, CEDHAR said its core aim is to foster access to justice, equitable healthcare, social accountability, and sustainable livelihoods, especially for vulnerable populations. The statement read, “The launch of CEDHAR marks a…

The national Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, has advised the immediate past governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, to find other engagements to occupy his time ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Sunday, Basiru questioned why el-Rufai was asserting dominance in a political contest that is still two years away, suggesting he should focus on his personal life instead and stop distracting President Tinubu Recall El-Rufai, while addressing African Democratic Congress, ADC, supporters in Sokoto over the weekend, warned Nigerians against voting for the APC in the next presidential election, stressing that the country…