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Ogbonnaya Ikokwu Abia State Government has announced plans to reintroduce Sanitary Inspectors who would be charged with the responsibility of going from house-to-house to ensure environmental cleanliness in the state. The state commissioner for environment, Mr. Philemon Ogbonna, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen after monitoring the May edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Umuahia. He described the May sanitation exercise as impressive and commended Abians for keying into the attitude of keeping their surroundings clean without being coerced. He said “Abia State government will soon reintroduce Sanitary Inspectors to ensure environmental cleanliness” he said He admitted…

Former Super Eagles striker, Peter Ijeh, has advised his countryman, Samuel Chukwueze, on the next steps in his career following his performance at the Unity Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Coming from a poor season at AC Milan, the Super Eagles attacker once again showed a positive performance for Eric Chelle’s team, scoring a goal that was crucial in their victory against Jamaica. The former Villarreal forward wowed the fans with his pace once again and his entertaining style of play, which has called for consistency to maintain a regular Super Eagles call-up. Ijeh, who is the father of AC Milan striker…

The Lagos State Police Command has deployed additional operatives to Mushin and its environs following public outcry over incidents of daylight assaults, harassment, and theft by teenage miscreants and hoodlums, reportedly aged between 14 and 16. State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has dispatched police tactical squads, Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel, and other conventional teams to curb the activities of the miscreants, arrest offenders, and bring them to justice. He urged residents and traders in Mushin to go about their lawful activities without fear or apprehension. The Area Commander covering Mushin has been directed to collaborate with the two…

German tactician Hansi Flick has suggested Ademola Lookman as a potential transfer target for Barcelona in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has enjoyed a significant upturn in performances and reputation since leaving RB Leipzig for Serie A side Atalanta three seasons ago. The 27-year-old forward has contributed 52 goals and 25 assists in 118 games for La Dea. He was also key to their maiden European title, scoring a hattrick against a high-flying Bayer Leverkusen team. Ademola Lookman (photo credit: Imago) That has put Lookman in the eyes of many top clubs in Europe. Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal,…

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates has reaffirmed his foundation’s commitment to supporting health innovations, despite rising global instability and dwindling foreign aid. According to Gates, his foundation remains dedicated to driving progress in healthcare, even in the face of challenging global circumstances. “We understand that the world is facing numerous challenges, but we believe that investing in health innovations is crucial for creating a better future for all,” Gates said. The Gates Foundation has been at the forefront of global health initiatives, providing funding and support for various programmes aimed at improving healthcare outcomes in underserved communities. Speaking…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its position as the leading opposition force and a bulwark of democratic values, following a successful 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that underscored party unity and strategic readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said the peaceful and well-attended NEC meeting held on May 27 demonstrated the party’s “resilience, orderliness, and institutional strength,” even in the face of internal skepticism and political distractions. “There were naysayers who doubted the NEC would hold,”…

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face a stern test at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after being drawn in a challenging Group D alongside former champions France, seasoned campaigners Canada, and debutants Samoa, Soccernet.ng reports. The official draw ceremony for the ninth edition of the tournament took place on Wednesday, 4 June, at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat — the Moroccan capital that will host all matches from 17 October to 8 November. France, champions in 2012, are making their fourth appearance and will be seen as a major contender. Nigeria’s Flamingos. Photo Credit X Canada, returning for…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday sounded a note of warning that the continuous incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was the “incarceration of Ndigbo.” It insisted that it was no longer comfortable that the trial had taken about ten years since 2015, even with the bail earlier granted to him by a competent court in Nigeria. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, stated during the 2025 Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide retreat in Enugu on Wednesday that Kanu’s matter, which has taken a toll on Igboland, could have ended…

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital, has dismissed all petitions challenging the election victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election. The petitions, filed by five opposition parties, which included Action Alliance (AA), Allied People’s Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were declared “worthless and unmeritorious” by the three-member panel led by Justice Benson Ogubu. In the over eight hours of judgment delivered on Wednesday evening, the tribunal held that the petitions against the victory of Aiyedatiwa and his…

Ahead of the 2027 poll, former local government chairmen across party lines in Abia State have declared their support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu. Operating under the aegis of the South East Forum of Former Local Government Chairmen, the former helmsmen declared their support during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Tuesday at Umuahia, Abia State capital. Recall that the Deputy Speaker, who represents Bende Federal Constituency of the state, also served as the local government chairman of his Bende local government area 22 years ago.…