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Despite a long list of resolutions and receiving over N1.2 trillion in federal allocations in two years, the North-East region is neither building new infrastructure nor addressing endemic poverty in its domain. Beyond the ‘forum’ smokescreen, the undercurrent is the lack of requisite cooperation among the chief executives, RAUF OYEWOLE reports. It has become increasingly evident, according to the 2025 data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), that poverty and poor infrastructure are more prevalent in Nigeria’s northern geopolitical zones, particularly the North-East and North-West. For instance, the report reveals that child poverty, as measured by the Multidimensional…

•Ighodalo insists Edo is PDP state, appreciates supporters The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, to concentrate on the development of the state rather than dissipating his energy and resources on probing his immediate predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike, who was speaking in Benin, Edo State, yesterday, said probing the former governor will achieve no meaningful results, adding that the governor should deploy his time and the state resources towards achieving his developmental goals for the state. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Leaders in the health sector have expressed concerns over the worsening impact of brain drain in the industry, popularly dubbed the “Japa Syndrome”, warning that the exodus of health professionals could cripple the country’s healthcare system if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking at the National Health Summit 2025, organised virtually by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Resourceful Youth Network Initiative, the top healthcare leaders blamed poor funding, dilapidated infrastructure, poor work conditions, and weak policy implementation for the mass emigration of Nigerian doctors and other healthcare workers. The President of the Nigerian Medical Association,…

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has issued a heartfelt plea to the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the Edo State Government to come to the aid of ailing former Super Eagles star and coaching great, Kadiri Ikhana, Soccernet.ng reports. Ikhana, now 73, is currently battling for his life at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Auchi, Edo State, where he is undergoing urgent treatment, including blood transfusions. Segun Odegbami, who was a key member of the Nigerian squad that lifted the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Ikhana, shared an emotional post on Facebook calling…

Igbo apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, said the death of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, should be a great lesson to leaders to leave legacies, saying the country had lost a brave soldier. In a statement, the National Deputy President of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted that the South-East has joined the nation to mourn the death of the ex-president, noting that the Igbo people would continue to adhere to their customary norms and traditions that compel them to show respect for the dead, irrespective of the legacies they might have left, stressing that the Igbo were mourning our departed former…

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday after a brief illness. The post ‘Buhari represented unity, equity, but was misunderstood’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed up Hampton Hilton Hotel and Apartments, Kaduna for breaching the money laundering act. The EFCC in a statement on Monday said “the sealing up of the hotel was due to non-compliance with the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022 and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations of the Financial Action Task Force, FATF for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, DNFBPs. “The entity was found to have committed multiple infractions in the course…

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has praised Enzo Maresca’s decision to switch up his midfield pairing against Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, Soccernet.ng reports. The Italian manager in his debut season won the UEFA Conference League trophy in May against Real Betis, and did one better by defeating the UEFA Champions League winners, PSG. Luis Enrique’s side have been known for their relentless pressing, and Chelsea were the underdogs going into the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Joao Pedro and Enzo Maresca celebrate with the trophy during…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Government is set to hold further high-level meetings with representatives of the Nigerian Medical Association, as tensions grow over a controversial circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, The PUNCH reports. According to the NMA President, Prof Bala Audu, at least three meetings had already been held between government officials and leaders of the NMA, with more talks expected between Monday and Wednesday. The NMA had, on July 2, issued an ultimatum in protest against a circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission on revised allowances for medical and dental officers…

Stanley Nwabali has been one of the best goalies on the continent, and he has attracted a lot of attention Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has emerged as a top target for Moroccan club Raja Casablanca this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali has been one of the best goalkeepers in Africa since he rose to reckoning at the Africa Cup of Nations last year. The former Enyimba proved to be an important member of the Super Eagles team in the run-up to their second place finish at the AFCON. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! He made…