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Why I Want To Marry Edo Lawmaker – 2Baba Music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has opened up on his marital plans for Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The African Crooner divorced his wife, Annie Idibia a few weeks ago, he has now expressed his desire to move on with Hon. Natasha Osawaru. Addressing the rumours, 2Baba took to Instagram on Tuesday to clear the air.In a video post captioned “To Whom It May kwansighn. #I don yarn my truth. Feel free to continue alleging. We shall all be alright,” he dismissed false narratives and defended Osawaru, stating…

Obasanjo, Atiku’s Meeting Holds No Threat To Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election – APC The ruling All Progressives Congress on Monday declared that a possible alliance between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, posed no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said while commenting on a meeting held by Obasanjo and his erstwhile deputy, Atiku, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday. He said, “We don’t react to other people’s acts as a political party. We only do our own things.…

All the six Southwest states have declared their readiness to participate in the highly anticipated South West Games 2025 (SWG 2025). This unanimous commitment followed an intensive meeting between states sports directors and event organizers, Practagali Partners, at The Colossus Lagos Conference Hall on Friday, February 7. The meeting underscored the states’ eagerness to ensure the maiden edition of SWG 2025 is a resounding success. The sports directors from Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the organizers and pledged full participation in the tournament. Adding to the excitement, the event will…

BAT Nigeria has been recognised and certified as a Top Employer for 2025 by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute. This marks the eighth consecutive year of receiving this prestigious accolade, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, prioritising employee wellbeing, and advancing sustainability. This milestone cements BAT Nigeria’s position as a leader in human resource excellence, with a focus on world-class HR practices that promote diversity, inclusivity, and continuous development. By aligning with global best standards, BAT Nigeria continues to empower its workforce, driving its vision of A Better Tomorrow. “We strive for a…

In the past four years, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has been a member of the FIFA Council, which is the highest decision making body of world football. The position entails making several sacrifices, including globetrotting and meeting with people with different ideologies and contributing ideas that would shape the sport globally. Coming into the FIFA Council just after the past decade of scandals and disaffection among football stakeholders, the 37-member body, to its credit, has been able to stabilise the polity and ensure that the world football governing body is in a good financial state. But Pinnick said that FIFA’s current…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that obtaining a high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may not automatically guarantee admission into Nigerian universities. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, February 9, 2025, stressed that admission decisions are based on multiple factors, including candidates’ O’level results, UTME scores and post-UTME performance. “A high UTME score alone does not secure admission. Universities consider various criteria, including ranking based on merit, catchment areas, and quotas for Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS),” the statement read. JAMB’s response follows growing concerns from…

The council chairman of Bade Local government in Yobe state, Hon. Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, has revealed how six of his family members died from chronic kidney disease despite undergoing dialysis. Hon. Yurema stated this when the research and medical team investigating the causes of chronic kidney disease and related ailments in the area visited his office in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade local government. He said Bade LG is suffering from the tragedy of chronic kidney disease leading to deaths in the community, adding that the research to uncover the causes is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this call on Friday while speaking during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. She argued that only strict penalties would deter drug peddlers, especially when their actions result in the deaths of children. “Somebody bought children’s medicine for about N13,000, while another person sold it for around N3,000 in the same mall. “That raised an alarm. Guess what? When we tested the medicine in our Kaduna lab, there was nothing inside. So, I want the…

By Taiwo Ibrahim As preparations intensify for the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, key figures in the sports and fitness industry have expressed their eagerness to volunteer and contribute to the event’s success. The marathon, set for March 1, 2025, is part of activities to celebrate ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary. With thousands of runners expected to participate in the 21-kilometre half marathon and the 5-kilometre race, volunteers will be crucial in ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. Gabriel Okon, the Race Director emphasized the significance of volunteers in an event that dedicated individuals to handle various logistical and operational…

President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. The National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Mannir Bature, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bature said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has been directed to formally present the approval to the Council on Establishment through the Office of the Head of Service for finalisation. He said Pate conveyed the policy shift during a high-level meeting with the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and key stakeholders in…