Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged residents across the state to take greater precautionary measures as flooding continues to affect some communities. In a statement released in Awka on Wednesday, the First Lady expressed concern over the rising flood situation and its potential impact on families, particularly residents living in flood-prone areas….
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins believes the Super Eagles must create stronger competition for places in attack to reduce their dependence on Victor Osimhen. Nigeria’s struggles without the Galatasaray striker during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers exposed what Martins considers a major weakness in the team, with the Super Eagles failing to win any…
Haiti has called for the full deployment of the United Nations Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, GSF, to help Haitian authorities combat armed gangs and restore public safety. Pierre Ericq Pierre, Haiti’s Permanent Representative to the UN, made the call at an emergency Security Council meeting convened to discuss the latest developments in the Caribbean…
President Bola Tinubu has urged the management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to maximise the country’s gas reserves by reducing gas flaring and converting the resource into economic benefits for Nigerians. The President made the call on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, when he received members of the NLNG Board, led by…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has backed the Federal Government’s economic reform programme, saying the measures have produced measurable improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic position. The group, however, said the gains would have limited meaning unless they translate into higher productivity, increased investment, more jobs and improved living standards for…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) “to urgently, jointly and transparently investigate reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, misuse of public resources and other…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) “to urgently, jointly and transparently investigate reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, misuse of public resources and other…
Body says proposed law is unnecessary, targeted at Christians By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to assent to the anti-preaching and hawking bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as unnecessary and unrelated to the country’s pressing challenges. The Christian body said the…
By Gift Chapi Odekina ABUJA — Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes require broader consultation. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made…
Entertainment Tonto Dikeh Quick Read She noted that they should not rely solely on spiritual declarations as a substitute for genuine effort when pursuing a woman for marriage. Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has shared her thoughts on courtship among Christian singles. While speaking in a video, Tonto urged men to step up when…
