Former House of Representatives member Linus Okorie disputed claims that Nigeria's Southeast region benefits from federal appointments and project allocations under President Bola Tinubu. The 2023 Ebonyi South senatorial candidate argued on Sunday that systematic marginalization characterizes the administration's treatment of the area. Okorie highlighted the absence of Southeast representation on the Presidential Committee for the 2025 National Population and Housing Census as evidence of exclusion.
The ex-lawmaker contrasted infrastructure spending between regions, noting the Southwest received 2.5 trillion naira for over 1,200 kilometers of roads while the Southeast obtained 446 billion naira for less than 250 kilometers. Okorie...
Abia State Governor Alex Otti criticized pregnant women who choose traditional birth attendants over government hospitals. Professor Enoch Oggbonnaya Uche represented the governor at Ohiya Primary Health Centre on Friday during the facility's operationalization ceremony. The governor expressed concern about maternal deaths from complications at traditional delivery centers.
Otti's administration plans to retrofit 200 primary health centers across all wards in Abia State. The governor threatened decisive action against traditional birth facility operators to protect expectant mothers. Modern equipment was installed at the center, such as automatic external defibrillators, radiant warmers, vital signs monitors, ultrasound machines...
Kwara State health officials moved a medical outreach program to a different location after armed bandits attacked Oke-Ode on Sunday morning. Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam shifted the 2025 Medical and Surgical Outreach Programme from Specialist Hospital in Oke-Ode to Cottage Hospital in Omupo. The assault resulted in more than 10 deaths and kidnappings, prompting security reviews across parts of the state. Officials rescheduled the event for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
The program offers residents free medical consultations and surgical procedures as part of government healthcare initiatives. El-Imam encouraged people from Ifelodun Local Government Area and surrounding communities to attend the relocated services. State officials emphasized...
Rabies kills between 1,000 and 2,000 Nigerians each year, while tens of thousands suffer dog-bite exposures that disproportionately affect children under 15, according to Dr. Bala Muhammed. The Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria cited these figures from global statistics showing 59,000 annual deaths worldwide, with Africa contributing roughly 21,000 fatalities. Muhammed addressed World Rabies Day commemorations on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, emphasizing the theme Act Now: You, Me, Community.
Dogs transmit 99 percent of human rabies cases, making vaccination campaigns essential for community protection. Health officials must vaccinate approximately 70 percent of dog populations to interrupt disease transmission...
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja received the staff and certificate as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan during a ceremony on Friday. Governor Seyi Makinde presided over the historic event at Mapo Hall, which drew President Bola Tinubu and several governors from across Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, led prominent traditional rulers who attended the gathering. Multiple state leaders praised the 81-year-old monarch's ascension as a milestone for traditional institutions.
Ambassador Bolowei Ogoba and Dr. Samantha Simeon highlighted the new ruler's political background and leadership qualities. The former Oyo State governor and senator brings decades of experience to the throne after advancing through the...
Parry Osayande, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, passed away on Sunday in Benin City, Edo State, just hours before celebrating his 89th birthday. The Immaculate Conception College Old Boys' Association President Ighodalo Edetanlen confirmed the death through an official statement. Osayande was born on Sept. 29, 1936, and built a remarkable law enforcement career spanning decades.
The veteran officer served as Commissioner of Police in both Benue and Cross River states before advancing to Deputy Inspector General rank. Following his police service, Osayande assumed leadership of the Police Service Commission, where he contributed significantly to institutional reforms and disciplinary procedures. Edetanlen requested prayers...
Nigeria's current challenges did not originate during President Bola Tinubu's tenure, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume declared on Sunday. The former Benue State Governor addressed attendees at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja during a special service marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Day celebration. Akume emphasized that comprehensive reforms have begun under Tinubu's leadership to tackle longstanding issues.
Citizens must contribute actively to building the nation they deserve, Akume stressed. He highlighted Tinubu's transformative agenda, referencing policy changes such as subsidy elimination among other initiatives. The reforms currently underway should have been implemented four decades ago, but...
Afrobeats performers Rema and Ayra Starr generated fresh romance speculation after their onstage kiss at the Global Citizen Festival. The artists appeared together during Starr's headlining set on Saturday when she brought Rema onstage for a collaborative performance. Their interaction featured flirtatious behavior and visible blushing while they sang Rema's popular tracks Calm Down and Baby. The moment reached its peak when the pair shared an unexpected kiss that drew loud reactions from festival attendees.
Starr had previously dismissed relationship rumors by describing Rema as her brother in Christ during past interviews. The weekend display has reignited public discussion about their personal connection despite her earlier denials...
South African Grammy winner Tyla rejected an apology made on her behalf by Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage during a performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. The controversy began when Tyla identified herself as coloured, a term accepted in South Africa but considered offensive in America. Savage appeared on The Breakfast Club radio show and apologized to African Americans for Tyla's comments. South Africans criticized Savage for speaking without proper knowledge of their racial terminology.
Tyla addressed the situation by declaring she was not sorry before performing her song Mr Media on Saturday. Social media users from South Africa shared clips of her statement and praised her response. The singer's comments sparked...
