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Mohammed Idris: World-class cancer centres now in Nigeria, no need to travel abroad

Tom Okpe 25 July 2025 0

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying the groundwork for full-scale medical industrialisation in Nigeria — and doing so at a pace the country has never witnessed. Idris said this on Thursday during the commissioning of three

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Ganduje congratulates Yilwatda on APC chairmanship, says his emergence is strategic

Tom Okpe 25 July 2025 0

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his emergence as the new national chairman of the party. In a statement he signed on Friday, Ganduje described Yilwatda’s emergence as strategic, noting that it comes at a critical period in the life of the […]

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2027 is a done deal for APC, says new national chairman Yilwatda

Tom Okpe 24 July 2025 0

Nentawe Yilwatda, newly elected national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the 2027 general election is already a “done deal” for the ruling party. Yilwatda, a professor of engineering and former APC governorship candidate in Plateau, made the statement on Friday as he resumed office at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The […]

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Super Falcons’ win over Banyana a triumph of spirit, says women affairs minister

Tom Okpe 23 July 2025 0

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs and social development, has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 2–1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The minister described the win as a dazzling show of brilliance, courage, and unity. In a statement issued through her special adviser on media and publicity, Jonathan Eze, she hailed the Falcons […]

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APC moves NEC meeting to presidential villa

Tom Okpe 23 July 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has relocated its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from Buhari House to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, earlier scheduled to hold at the party’s national secretariat on Thursday, will now take place at the Banquet Hall of the Villa. A senior party official, who asked not to be […]

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FG inaugurates committee to boost palm oil traceability, export

Tom Okpe 23 July 2025 0

Abubakar Kyari, minister of agriculture and food security, has inaugurated the National Palm Oil Traceability Framework and Inter-Agency Committee to strengthen palm oil production, rebuild consumer trust, and drive exports. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Kyari, who was represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Marcus Ogunbiyi, said the committee will

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Lagos Govt wades in as deadly reptiles overrun Badagry PHC

Tom Okpe 22 July 2025 0

Lagos State Government has set machinery in place to ensure reconstruction of a Pota Primary Health Centre, PHC, in Badagry Local Government Area of the State, in complete disrepair. According to a news medium, Badagry Today, reported an alarming state of the health facility after receiving photographs, sent in by concerned residents, showing snakes reportedly […]

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Tight security as Retired Police Officers protest in Abuja, threaten to disrupt NASS

Tom Okpe 22 July 2025 0

….demands exit from contributory Pension Scheme Security in the nation’s Federal Capital was tight with stern looking, combat ready officers and men, everywhere and ready for action, as retired police officers and rights activists, led by former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, took the streets in what is described as ‘mother of all

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Crack In LP Widens As Obi’s VP Identifies With Abure Faction

Tom Okpe 22 July 2025 0

The Barr Julius Abure led faction of the Labour Party, LP, held its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting with the party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed and other top notches in attendance. Also in attendance at the meeting held held on Monday at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja were the factional […]

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Adeleke to Osun citizens: I remain committed to serving you

Tom Okpe 22 July 2025 0

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to serving the good people of the state, stressing that he will not be distracted from his vow to serve. This is just as the Governor flagged off the dualisation of the 32km Ila township road and the dualisation of the Second phase of Osogbo- […]

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Buhari’s Exit: Politicians Must Be Humble, Fulfill Election Promises – Lukman

Tom Okpe 17 July 2025 0

… Says Coalition leaders must be united, build team spirit By Tom Okpe An arrow head and member of the Coalition that joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Salihu Lukman, has said the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari is enough indication thàt should force politicians to remàin humble, fulfilling election promises to the […]

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NUJ FCT, China Cultural Centre set to host 7th Table Tennis Tournament

Tom Okpe 17 July 2025 0

..As Ike appeals for more cultural exchange opportunities for journalists By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, has informed of its readiness, to host the 7th Nigeria–China Friendship Table Tennis Tournament. The event, slated for 15th November 2025, was made known when […]