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Adebayo faults Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, says Trump’s tweet forced action
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged President Bola Tinubu and his administration to take governance more seriously, rather than reacting only when international pressure mounts, saying that it took a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump for President Tinubu to acknowledge the gravity of Nigeria’s security crisis. Adebayo, who spoke in…
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Kwara North monarchs renew 2027 governorship bid, demand zoning to region
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Traditional rulers from Kwara North, led by the Etsu Patigi, Dr. Umar Bologi, have renewed calls for the governorship of Kwara State to be zoned to their region ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was reiterated during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Emir’s Palace in Patigi, where security challenges across the district also took…
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Okpebholo inspects key Benin projects, vows faster urban renewal delivery
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday embarked on an unscheduled inspection of key infrastructure projects in Benin City, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fast-tracking the state’s urban renewal agenda. The governor first visited the ongoing Ramat Park Flyover project before proceeding to a flood-prone community nearby, where residents trooped out to appreciate the state government’s swift intervention in…
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Ondo Health Insurance records surge in service utilization as ODCHC releases Q3 scorecard
The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC) has released its Quarter 3, 2025 Scorecard, highlighting significant growth in enrolment, service utilization, and healthcare access across the state. During the period under review, a total of 23,428 services were utilized, reflecting strong demand for essential healthcare. Malaria topped the list with 8,138 cases, followed by upper and lower respiratory tract infections,…
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Edo strengthens health insurance system, targets wider coverage, faster care delivery
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery across the state as it convened its Desk Officers’ Interactive Session, bringing together healthcare providers from the three senatorial districts to review achievements, challenges, and expectations for the coming year. Speaking at the session in Benin City, the Director General of EDOHIC, Dr. (Mrs.) Augusta…
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Health is security: Lagos begins 5-day workshop to strengthen disease preparedness
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, has emphasized that health security must be treated with the same urgency as traditional security concerns. She noted that national discussions often focus on banditry and other physical threats, while biological dangers—despite past experiences with Ebola, COVID-19 and other emerging diseases—receive far less attention.…
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Edo govt woos investors, highlights vast limestone, lithium deposits
By Folashade Olorunfemi Edo State Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegba, has announced the state government’s readiness to partner with genuine and transparent investors, noting that the proactive approach has already attracted significant interest. He urged visiting firms to expedite their investment decisions to enable the commencement of exploration and extraction activities that will unlock the full economic potential of…
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Southern governors to establish security fund, boost intelligence sharing
The Southern Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a zonal security fund, with member states contributing to a dedicated pool to support regional security operations and enhance capacity building across the geopolitical zones. The Forum also agreed to institutionalize a monthly Zonal Security Coordination Meeting involving Security Advisers within the region. These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at…
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Senate classifies kidnapping an act of terrorism, backs mandatory death penalty
The Senate has passed a resolution classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism, stipulating that an amendment to the Terrorism Act be made to impose the maximum penalty of death. The resolution was made during plenary on Wednesday. Under the new law, according to the upper legislative arm, once a kidnapping conviction is established, the death penalty must be applied.…
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BREAKING: Tinubu sends list of 3 ambassadorial nominees to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The nominees are Kayode Aare (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State). The letter was read during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio has, therefore, directed the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to review the nominations…
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