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By Augustine Akhilomen The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he’s currently worried with the present hardship affecting Nigerians and not preoccupied with the 2027 presidential election.Atiku made this known on the backdrop of PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George’s statement that he is more concerned about contesting for the next election.Recall that George advised him to learn a lesson from US President Joe Biden by stepping down for other credible candidates to contest against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.However, reacting to the…

By Augustine Akhilomen The Federal Government have appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD to shelve their seven-day warning strike.Recall that the members of the association began a seven-day warning strike to push for the rescue of a Kaduna-based doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.However, The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, during a visit to the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, said that the FG are making every effort to ensure the release of their kidnapped colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola“We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser,…

The pioneer cohorts of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have graduated.The 29 fellows of the pioneer set are graduating after one year of intensive immersion into the leadership ideals and styles of the Lagos State government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as ‘a very significant milestone, not just in the lives of these remarkable young people, but also in the unfolding story of leadership development in Lagos State and Nigeria’. Sanwo-Olu admonished the fellows to use the knowledge and leadership skills acquired to define the future of Lagos, Nigeria and Africa.The governor also promised that one of the…

The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Wednesday urged the Presidency to ensure level playing ground in the sales of crude to guard against monopolistic control in the sector.Benneth Korie Doi, the National President of NOGASA, who made the appeal at a press conference, emphasized the urgent need for improved access to refined petroleum products in Nigeria, praising Aliko Dangote’s new refinery, which he noted will enhance competition.The NOGASA National President, tasked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited on the urgent revival of Nigeria’s local refineries and highlighted the importance of combating smuggling, improving agriculture,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). This was contained in a statement by the Director Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, stated that as at today, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024.“As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 per cent…

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Intelligence, Dasuki Galadanci, has affirmed that the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) is significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association held at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), DIG Galadanci commended the Lagos State Government (LASG) for its innovative approach in implementing the ACJA. He highlighted that the state government takes a practical and forward-thinking approach to addressing issues, striving to enhance and streamline processes.He stated, “The Lagos State Government has adopted a methodical approach based…

By Augustine Akhilomen Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Adegboye Onigbinde has disclosed that only the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) can explain why Bruno Labbadia was appointed to manage the senior national team.Recall that the German tactician was named to take over from Finidi George on Tuesday morning.Labbadia is a German football manager and former player. He played as a striker for several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne, and earned two caps for the Germany national team.As a manager, Labbadia has coached several clubs in Germany and Austria, including:However Onigbinde stated that the issue with Nigeria football…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election has faulted the decision of the Federal Government to ban individuals below 18 from participating in the NECO and WAEC exams.Recall that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, in a programme on Channels Television’s ‘ Sunday Politics’ program, had stated that candidate below the age bracket won’t be permitted to seat for WAEC or NECO.Reacting to the decision via his official Facebook account, Atiku said that the recent policy of the Federal Ministry of Education pegging age limits for entry to tertiary institutions is…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians that the police will comb every nook and cranny of the country in order to rescue every kidnapped victim.In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumiyiwa Adejobi, in Abuja, the IGP reflected on the ‘never say die’ spirit of the police after securing the release of the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on the 15th of August 2024, and the other seven Nigerians who had been in the captivity of the heinous criminals.The IGP further advocated for citizen volunteerism…

By Augustine Akhilomen Nigerian music video director, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has called on Nigerians to put him in prayers so that he won’t die.TG Omori made this known via his official Instagram handle after a failed kidney transplant.In a post on social media on Wednesday, Omori, who revealed that a kidney transplant process he underwent at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos on Tuesday failed, said he does not want to die.He also disclosed that the only kidney donation he got came from his only brother.”Yesterday my only brother gave me one of his kidney so I…