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Raphael Ede Enugu The Enugu State Government has embarked on developing Annual Operational Plans that would be integrated into the state’s 2026 health sector budget. This initiative is part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at transforming Nigeria’s health system by improving healthcare infrastructure and expanding health insurance coverage. Speaking at a 4-day training workshop on NHSRII Leadership and Health Systems Strengthening for Managers, which began on Monday in Enugu, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, said the NHSRII is a sector-wide programme that seeks to bring together every single player in…

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has responded to criticism over his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, urging Nigerians not to turn national moments of mourning into platforms for political attacks. Obi, who arrived in Daura on Wednesday to pay his respects to the Buhari family, explained that his inability to attend Tuesday’s event was due to logistical constraints, including lack of flight availability and airport restrictions tied to heightened security arrangements for visiting dignitaries. “It was difficult to come yesterday (Tuesday) because there was no flight. Even if there was a flight,…

A non-governmental organisation, the Ibrahim Abiodun Foundation (IBA), has expressed its support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Yayi’s ambition to become the next governor of Ogun State. In a statement, the Chief Executive, Hon. Ibrahim Abiodun Jinadu, highlighted the senator’s impressive record of development and service to the people of Ogun West as the reason for his endorsement. He stated that Yayi’s achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and security and safety have earned him widespread recognition and admiration. Jinadu noted that most of Yayi’s projects aligned with the foundation’s focus, describing the human capital development projects as a…

In SummaryAfrica’s cashew production is projected to see continued growth, with Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Benin leading the way. Côte d’Ivoire is expected to produce around 1.15 million tonnes of cashew nuts by the end of 2025, a 20% increase from the previous year, while Tanzania’s production is projected to reach 408,600 metric tons. Benin is anticipated to harvest 225,000 tonnes by the end of 2025, marking an 11.9% rise from 2023. These increases are driven by government investments, improved farming practices, and the expansion of cashew acreage. Purchase prices for cashew nuts are also increasing in some regions across the continent,…

The Obidient Movement has debunked reports suggesting a fallout between Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the party’s Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, describing such speculation as “false and deliberately misleading.” The Labour Party has faced internal leadership disputes in recent months, but a Supreme Court decision earlier this year upheld Senator Nenadi Usman as the Acting National Chairman. Peter Obi has remained publicly aligned with her leadership since then. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, dismissed the rumoured friction, saying Obi remains fully committed to the Labour Party…

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ondo State chapter, on Wednesday dispelled rumours circulating about leadership change within the party, disclosing that the current State Executive Committee remains in full control of the party’s affairs. According to a statement issued by the party and made available to The Guardian by its Publicity Secretary, Eniola Olurotimi, the Executive Committee, led by its Chairperson, Sidikatu Ganiyu Ojo, stated that it is the only constitutionally recognised leadership of the ADC in the state. While urging members, stakeholders, and the public to disregard any misleading claims suggesting an alteration in the party’s…

The Police Command in Oyo has arrested two suspects for alleged one-chance robbery and fraud. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSP Adewale Osifeso, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Osifeso said that the command acted on intelligence, successfully dismantled the one-chance robbery gang, and arrested two suspected members. “This breakthrough follows a viral video that exposed the gang’s illicit activities in the Ibadan area. “Following the emergence of a viral video exposing the gang’s activities, the state Commissioner of Police tasked operatives of the command’s tactical units to apprehend the culprits,” he…

In Summary Conference centers in Africa are more than space; they serve as a bridge to global diplomacy, geopolitical alignment, and economic influence while also serving as a backbone for AU forums, continental trade summits, and global NGO gatherings. The placement and structures of centers in cities like Kigali, Nairobi, Cairo, and Cape Town show how urban power centers attract the global space, which includes not just tourists but global financial players, tech experts, and foreign Ministers.Strategic value is the key to most conference centers in Africa. They are linked to government zones and luxury hotel clusters, creating epicenters for…

Agency Project Pink Blue, a cancer care non-governmental organisation, has called for improved access to pain relief and palliative care for women battling cervical, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers in Nigeria. The call was made in a statement signed by Ms Faridah Banwo, Media Contact of PPB, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, Nigerian women bear a high burden of gynaecologic cancers, with an estimated 7,093 cervical cancer deaths and 1,824 ovarian cancer deaths annually. PPB expressed concern that most of these women die in pain, with limited access to pain relief and end-of-life care. To address this,…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened aspirants vying for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency seats ahead of the August 16, 2025, by-elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently fixed the date to fill the vacant National Assembly seats. In preparation, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) appointed a five-member Screening Committee chaired by Prof. Okumoko Tubo Pearce, with Arc. Chinomso Odoemelan as Secretary. Other members include Inemo Dede, Evelyn Promise, and David Omare. Aspirants screened for the Edo Central Senatorial seat include John Yakubu, Friday Itulah, Joseph Okojie, and…