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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, hosted suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a luxurious dinner in the United Kingdom on Monday. It was gathered that Wike jetted out of Nigeria on Sunday night shortly after meeting with his loyalists and foot soldiers in Port-Harcourt. His Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, confirmed the gathering in a post on X.com (formerly Twitter), boasting about the event. “Yesterday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, hosted Rivers State House of Assembly members who are in the United Kingdom for Legislative Capacity Building, to…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She spoke while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako. A statement signed by SSA Media to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, Monday, uoted as saying that since no one chooses an ailment for themselves, there is no need to be ashamed to seek for help. “I am in support of what you are doing. We…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday gave some insight into the status of the Board’s 10-Year Strategic Road Map, noting that in-country capacity for fabrication is now in excess of national demand and that Nigerian companies now provide such services in the oil and gas sectors of the Middle East and elsewhere in Africa. Speaking at the kick-off of a 12-month Nigerian Content Non-Compliance (NC-NC) Remediation Training Programme in Yenagoa, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, explained that NCDMB is focused on fulfilling the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, and that building the capacity of Nigerian companies to participate in the oil and gas industry has…

Governors elected under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) visited former president Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence on Monday, The governors under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) were led by its chairman and the Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma. While addressing the press after the visit, Uzodimma said the group came to extend warm Sallah greetings to Buhari and also to congratulate him on the completion of the Ramadan fast. “This visit is symbolic and deeply rooted in respect, loyalty, and continued appreciation for the statesmanship, leadership, and legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari,” Uzodimma noted,…

Nigeria and Sweden have declared their firm resolve to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. To this effect, Vice President Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and guided by our shared determination to uplift communities and secure prosperity for generations to come.” Crown Princess Victoria…

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and India, as part of preparations for the upcoming Hajj season. Officials speaking to ARY News said, “The suspension of Umrah, business, and family visit visas is aimed at preventing unregistered individuals from attempting to perform the pilgrimage.” The move comes amid concerns over the rising number of pilgrims attempting to join Hajj without official permits. In recent years, many visitors have overstayed their visas, contributing to overcrowding and serious safety risks, News Arab reports Authorities also expressed concern over the…

MTN Group, Africa’s leading mobile network operator, has entered a strategic partnership with Synamedia, a leading video software provider, to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile and fixed broadband subscribers across Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance digital content accessibility and provide a diverse range of viewing options to meet the evolving preferences of audiences throughout the continent. The service will leverage Synamedia’s advanced, cloud-based technologies to deliver both linear television and video-on-demand content. The platform will offer diverse monetisation models, including subscriptions, ad-supported content, and free streaming channels with targeted advertising. Each market will benefit from a…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted cocaine hidden inside the walls of several suitcases. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a post on Sunday, attaching the videos of the seized contraband on X. He decried a situation whereby the smugglers went to extreme lengths, factory-fitting the hard drugs within the luggage with surgical precision. “Narco-trend update: Strewing the walls of suitcases, in factory fitting precision, with cocaine, must have taken lot of efforts and resources but at the end #ndlea_nigeria officers still uncovered all as revealed in these videos…

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said New York painter Shaina Kesner, 43, joining…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of over 8,800 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country and the upgrade of existing tertiary institutions to handle trauma, oncology, and infectious disease control.This was disclosed on Saturday by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, when he commissioned the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State. The Vice President at the occasion, called for increased private sector participation in the ongoing reforms in the health sector and healthcare development across Nigeria. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing critical deficits in the health sector through strategic partnerships and investments,…