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Oluremi Tinubu applauds Nigerian policewomen on 70-year anniversary
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for prioritising gender mainstreaming and aligning with global best practices as the country celebrates 70 years of women in policing. Speaking at an anniversary event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” the first lady described the milestone…
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Super Eagles’ skipper Troost Ekong quits international football
By Tosin Omojola – A few days after being included in Nigeria’s 55-man provisional list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles’ captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football. Ekong confirmed that after a decade of service, he will not feature in Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco later this month. The…
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Socialite marks 45th birthday by supporting needy in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – In celebration of her 45th birthday, Ilorin-based socialite and cloth merchant, Olajumoke Ogundele, extended a gesture of goodwill by distributing foodstuffs, including rice, beans, yam tubers, cornflour, and garri, to 45 beneficiaries. The distribution coincided with her birthday celebration, where guests were also treated to sumptuous meals and assorted drinks. In her address, Ogundele revealed…
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Nigeria can tackle poverty through biotechnology, says professor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A professor of food and environmental biotechnology at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Prof. Femi Ayoade, has said biotechnology holds immense potential for poverty alleviation and economic empowerment in Nigeria.Delivering the university’s 20th inaugural lecture titled “Biotechnology as Divine Providence: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation” on Thursday, Ayoade described biotechnology as a…
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Lagos to strengthen grassroots governance as Sanwo-Olu commits to CDA collaboration
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Community Development Associations (CDAs) to further enhance the quality of life across the state. Speaking through his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, at the 2025 Community Day Celebration held at the Police College, Ikeja, he said the annual event underscores the government’s…
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New defence minister Christopher Musa outlines top security priorities
By Kunle Sanni – Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has outlined his immediate priorities, emphasising renewed synergy among the armed forces, security agencies, and citizens in the effort to secure the nation. Speaking on Thursday with State House correspondents after his swearing-in, Musa said his focus is to strengthen coordination within the security architecture and ensure that Nigerians…
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Bishop Kukah backs newly sworn-in defence minister Christopher Musa
By Kunle Sanni – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Matthew Kukah, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s newly sworn-in minister of defence, Christopher Musa, saying the nation’s security sector is now “in very good hands.” Kukah spoke on Thursday during an interview with State House correspondents after the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Western Post reported that…
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Supporting farmers, researchers key to food security – Expert
An agricultural expert, Dr. Adeola Odedina, has urged the government and corporate organisations to support farmers and researchers, stressing that research is vital for food security and economic growth. Odedina, former Commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, made the call during a media chat with journalists on Thursday in Akure. He said agricultural yields could be significantly improved if farmers…
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EKSUTH sets up panel to probe alleged kidney harvest
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Board of Management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of kidney removal at the facility. The probe follows claims by Mr. Joshua Afolayan, a recent patient of the hospital who underwent surgery there. Prof. Francis Faduyile, an Anatomic Pathologist from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,…
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Nigerian Army intensifies offensive in Taraba, destroys bandits’ camps, arrests suspect
Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have intensified operations across Taraba State, achieving significant successes, including the destruction of bandits’ camps, neutralisation of armed criminals, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect, according to a statement signed on Thursday by Umar Muhammad, Lieutenant, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade…
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