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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to implement a major shake-up of its leadership structure, effectively ending the dominance of long-standing figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as the party considers state-level rotation of top offices within its National Working Committee (NWC). A high-level committee chaired by Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has recommended that while each geopolitical zone retains its allocated positions, no individual state will hold onto any current post. This move, insiders say, is designed to foster equity and inject new energy ahead of the 2027 elections. If adopted, the new arrangement will bar…

Idowu Abdullahi Although many bathroom-related falls in Nigeria are linked to strokes, medical experts have clarified that not all falls in the bathrooms are caused by strokes. The physicians affirmed that stroke could occur anywhere even while sleeping or driving. The medics explained that a combination of pre-existing health issues, environmental risks, and physical stressors may be to blame for what is often misinterpreted as a stroke. The specialists in neurosurgery and stroke management explained that while strokes are serious neurological emergencies that can lead to sudden loss of consciousness or mobility, not all collapses in the bathroom are caused…

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, has stated that the 2027 elections will not be business as usual, describing the upcoming presidential race as a critical test of Nigeria’s political intelligence and ideological resilience. Akinlade projected a significant shift in public expectations and political benchmarks, predicting that the next election cycle will usher in an era of issue-based campaigns and heightened voter scrutiny. In a statement on the evolving political landscape, the former legislator characterized the coming polls as a contest between incumbent power and a rising opposition movement but warned that personality politics must…

In SummaryAfrica boasts a significant amount of domestic capital, estimated at over $1.1 trillion, which could be leveraged for development. The African Development Bank made a record $11 billion in new investments for 2024-2025, demonstrating a growing commitment to development. DFIs are increasingly aligning their investments with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to improve access to healthcare and clean water and create jobs. Deep Dive!!As Africa intensifies efforts to bridge its infrastructure gap, boost industrialization, and expand access to sustainable finance, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) play an increasingly central role in shaping the continent’s economic transformation. These institutions, ranging from regional multilateral…

Gboyega Isiaka, House of Representatives member, representing Yewa North/ Imeko Afon Federal constituency, was on Saturday, installed Seriki Adinni of Yewaland by Yewa Muslim Community Organisation. In his acceptance speech at the turbarning and conferment ceremony in Imeko Afon, Isiaka expressed gratitude to the League of Imams and Alfas of Yewaland for counting him worthy of the noble responsibility. He noted that the title was rich in spiritual significance and historical depth. The lawmaker pledged to lead by example in faith, to support the Ummah in truth, and to recommit himself to the advancement of Islam in the region. According…

Idowu Abdullahi Doctors have warned Nigerians against taking antibiotics such as Flagyl and Tetracycline before attending parties as a means of preventing diarrhoea, describing the habit as dangerous and medically inappropriate. They revealed that the use of antibiotics as a ‘precaution’ before consuming potentially contaminated food at events remains a form of drug abuse that contributes to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in the country. According to them, this misuse of antibiotics offers a false sense of safety and can render important drugs ineffective when genuinely needed for treatment. Prof James Ogunmodede Speaking exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise, a Professor…

Unless urgent action is taken, the protracted communal crisis between Etono 2 and Biakpan communities in Cross River State could worsen, as residents now face severe hunger and starvation. Sources from the two neighbouring communities told The Guardian that renewed clashes over ancestral lands and tribal supremacy have halted farming and trading activities for over two weeks. The violence, which has reportedly claimed more than 50 lives, has left the people unable to access food. A prominent lawyer from Biakpan, Mba Ukweni (SAN), said his community holds a Supreme Court judgment affirming ownership of the disputed land. Our correspondent gathered…

Agency Report The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has reaffirmed its preparedness to respond effectively to any flood related emergency in the state. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known on Friday during the flag-off of the 2025 Flood-Free Lagos Campaign. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the campaign included strategic visits to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs. He stated that the campaign was in response to early warnings from the Federal Government indicating that Lagos was among states at high risk of flooding. “We…

The Kwara State Government has announced a partial closure of the Post Office to the Challenge section of Muritala Mohammed Way starting Sunday, June 15, 2025, to allow for asphalt laying as part of ongoing road upgrade works. The state Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Olododo noted that while the road will remain accessible, traffic diversions will be implemented to manage vehicle flow during construction. Motorists should expect delays and are urged to drive cautiously, remain patient, and follow directions from traffic officials, Olododo stated. According to the commissioner, the road project…

Imo State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Chief Enyinnaya Onuegbu, has denied reports linking him to any ambition to succeed Governor Hope Uzodimma in 2027. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, Onuegbu, a close ally of the governor, described the claims as baseless and a figment of the imagination of those peddling the rumours. He stressed that he never mandated anyone or group to make such declarations on his behalf, adding that his focus remains on delivering on the responsibilities assigned to him by the governor. “I have not and will not mandate any person or group…