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• Assure residents of safety in Ogun The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across the metropolis to maintain peace during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Oluhundare Moshood, led a ‘Show of Force’ on Wednesday, demonstrating the Command’s resolve to prevent crime and ensure public safety. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the measures, stating, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the immediate deployment of Conventional Police personnel, the Rapid Response Squad, the Eko Strike Force, and other Tactical Squads to all strategic locations across Lagos State.” Special anti-crime teams have…

The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, to return to the party. Obi was PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, with former vice president Atiku Abubakar. In a communiqué signed by the PDP chairman in the state, Chidi Chidebe, the party advised Obi that joining a coalition ahead of the 2027 election would not yield success. The communiqué stated, “The committee extends an open invitation to all aggrieved and former members of the PDP in Anambra, particularly our revered former…

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has been linked with some Premier League clubs in recent weeks following his impressive debut campaign with Getafe this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche just started playing top flight football last season, leaving third tier Spanish club Ceuta for Los Azulones for €500k last July. In his debut campaign, the Super Eagles star featured in 33 games, contributing four goals and six assists. Urko Gonzalez Espanyol and Christantus Uche Getafe CF battle for the ball during the La Liga EA Sports between Espanyol and Getafe CF at RCDE Stadium. (Photo by Imago) Asides from his goal…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has praised the sustained faith of the people of the state in his administration in the face of challenges, promising to reward the sacrifices of the Osun people with further good governance deliveries. Adeleke, who congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond for the spiritual renewal that the moment offers, called for a deep reflection on the way that faith in Allah can overcome any challenges and create a path for lifelong benefits. He made his felicitations and assurances in his Sallah message issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. “The Governor who recognises…

Idowu Abdullahi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians about the health risks associated with some Dove-branded cosmetic products recently banned by the European Union. NAFDAC, in a public alert on the ban, disclosed that EU authorities placed a restriction on the marketing and sale of Dove Exfoliating Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorant in Brussels, Belgium, citing safety concerns. The Public Alert numbered No. 018/2025 and titled “Alert on the Ban of Dove Hand and Deodorant Soap due to Butylphenyl Methylpropional Contamination” was made available on the agency’s website. According to NAFDAC, the…

Super Eagles and Al-Kholood defender, William Troost-Ekong has revealed the Nigerian National team will be hunting for victory against Russia this evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old missed out on the Unity Cup as Eric Chelle tried to experiment with newer faces in the Super Eagles team as the three-time AFCON winners clinched the title in Brentford. Ekong is set to captain the Super Eagles against the Russians this evening and has revealed nothing less than a win will be satisfactory for himself and his teammates. William Troost Ekong in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Zimbabwe. [Photo Credit/…

For over two decades, Anambra State has been held under the spell of a singular political mantra—”Nke a bu nke anyi,” a phrase in Igbo that loosely translates to “This is our own.” Coined and weaponised by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), this slogan has morphed from a call for ethnic pride and political identity into a dangerous political ideology that has imprisoned the hopes, development, and progress of the people of Anambra. As the 2025 governorship election looms, a new narrative is emerging—one that seeks to liberate the state from the suffocating grasp of parochialism. At the centre…

Sapphire Egemasi, a 28-year-old Nigerian software developer once known for showcasing a life of affluence and global travel, is currently in federal custody in the United States, facing charges connected to a wide-reaching internet fraud and money laundering scheme. U.S. prosecutors allege that she was part of a syndicate that defrauded several American government institutions of millions of dollars. Egemasi was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in April 2025 in the Bronx, New York. Her arrest followed a federal grand jury indictment issued in 2024, which accused her and multiple co-conspirators, led by Ghanaian national Samuel Kwadwo…

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and head coach Eric Chelle have shared their thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly match against Russia, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash, scheduled to take place in Russia, serves as part of Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Troost-Ekong stressed the importance of the encounter and stated that the Super Eagles are in Russia strictly for business and not tourism. “We are here for business, it’s not a tourist trip,” the former PAOK centre-back said. “As much as we…

Stephen Angbulu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria secured over $2.2bn health sector commitments through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by his administration in December 2023. “That initiative secured over $2.2 billion in health sector commitments, with clear, measurable targets,” Tinubu said when he inaugurated the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja. He described the project as a monument to African resilience and innovation, and a bold step toward Nigeria’s emergence as a global healthcare hub. The initiative, already underway, aims to renovate over 17,000 primary health centres, train 120,000 frontline health workers, and double…