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Olugbenga Ige A Nigerian entrepreneur Agbeluyi Folasade, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the establishment of a world-class hospital in Nigeria as a cornerstone of his national agenda. Her appeal comes at a critical time when the need for enhanced healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria has never been more apparent. In an open letter addressed to Tinubu on Tuesday, Folasade stated the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare reforms that would serve the interests of both the nation’s leaders and its general populace. She said, “Nigeria is long overdue for a globally recognised, fully equipped medical facility that can significantly…

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) gears up for its governorship primary, preparatory to the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, has declared that the state can’t afford to be governed by an inexperienced person. She said that her principal, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, remains the best person for the state to continue till 2030. The deputy governor stated that the state can’t afford trial and error governance by electing a neophyte to govern the state at the expense of an experienced governor like Oyebanji, whom she said, had been tested and trusted as…

Matter under investigation, say policeThe Arts Editor and Deputy Editorial Board Chairman at Vanguard Newspapers Limited, Dr Mbonu-Amadi Chiedozie, has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, over alleged harassment, illegal detention and refusal to settle his 22-year-old nephew, Chimobi Mbonu, by the man he served for four years. The 61-year-old native of Umunakara, Imerienwe, Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, said he established a scholarship scheme within the Mbonu-Amadi family to ensure that every family member can pursue a university education. However, four years ago, his eldest brother’s second son, Chimobi Mbonu, chose to first learn a…

Agency‎ Acting Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Dr Donald Ofili, has reiterated the council’s commitment to collaborate with the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science to improve diagnostic standards in the country. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mrs Fidelia Ibeh, Head of the Council’s Corporate Affairs Unit. Ofili said the collaboration was aimed at elevating diagnostic standards across the region and supporting the mission of the West African Health Organisation. He delivered the message while addressing the 5th Regional Conference of the College, themed “Advancing Diagnosis and…

English Premier League giants Arsenal are moving closer to completing the deal for Sporting Lisbon attacker Viktor Gyökeres Arsenal are preparing to step up their pursuit of England international Eberechi Eze, who has Nigerian-Igbo heritage, after moving closer to finalising a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres, Soccernet.ng reports. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have made significant progress in negotiations with Sporting CP for Gyökeres, with only final steps remaining to complete the transfer. Discussions over the weekend helped define the deal structure, with a five-year contract lined up for the 27-year-old Sweden international, as also reported…

The Ebonyi State Police Command says it arrested 939 suspects linked to various crimes across the state between January and June 2025. Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, made the disclosure in Abakaliki on Tuesday while providing crime statistics to the News Agency of Nigeria. Ukandu said the arrests were made during law enforcement operations across the 13 local government areas of the state. Of the 939 suspects, 887 were male and 52 female, with none identified as minors. “Their offences include minor and major crimes such as murder, suicide, rape, grievous harm, child stealing, cultism, robbery,…

Nigerian stars Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella have arrived in Brazil alongside their Bayer Leverkusen teammates as the former Bundesliga champions continue preparations for the new season. The Nigerian duo, who returned to training last week after their post-season holidays, were part of the squad that undertook the long-haul eight-hour journey from Europe to South America. A series of images and videos across different social media platforms have been shared capturing moments from the trip. Nathan Tella handing out chocolate during the flight pic.twitter.com/enteyemeVx — WerkselfXtra (@bayer04Xtra) July 15, 2025 The images include a couple of lighthearted shots of…

Collins Agwam The Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency says it has commenced the registration of businesses belonging to 1,200 less-privileged women in the state with the Corporate Affairs Commission to improve their livelihoods. The move by the state’s HCD Agency is aimed at enabling women to have easy access to financial interventions from the government and other recognised establishments in the country. The Director General of the Agency, Habiba Suleiman, made the disclosure during a financial literacy and economic inclusion outreach held on Tuesday in the Wamba Local Government Area of the state. While explaining that the Agency is…

Nigerian striker Edna Imade has completed a high-profile move to German giants FC Bayern Women, with an immediate loan move to Real Sociedad. The 24-year-old attacker, who played for Granada in Spain’s top division last season, has signed a long-term contract with Bayern that will keep her at the club until June 2029. However, the club has confirmed that Imade will spend the upcoming 2025–26 season on loan at Real Sociedad to continue her development. Nigerian striker Edna Imade Bayern’s Director of Women’s Football, Bianca Rech, shed light on the qualities that attracted the Bavarian club to Imade, one of…

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has mourned the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who was announced dead on Sunday in London. Adesina, on his X handle, said Buhari’s life was marked by national patriotism and selfless service. He lauded the late president for his support in his career.The AfDB president also mourned Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, the Awùjalẹ̀ of the Ijẹbu kingdom in Ogun State, who passed away on Monday. He described Oba Adetona as one of the longest-serving and most respected traditional rulers in Nigeria. According to him, the passing of…