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Publi Health Advocates Gather in Lagos to Strengthen Fight Against Tobacco Industry Interference

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Photo: Participants at the training By: Daniel Kanu Public health experts, government officials, researchers, journalists and civil society advocates from 12 African countries have converged on Lagos for an intensive capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to tobacco industry interference in public health policies. The five-day Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM) Training Course, organised by the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM), is being hosted in Nigeria for the first time and marks the third edition of the initiative designed to equip African advocates with…

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Senator Abba Moro laments attacks on Ohimini communities, urges strengthened security

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Photo : Senator Abba Moro By: Mandy Park The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, laments the latest attacks on Ohimini communities. Agadagba and Ochobo communities were attacked by armed men resulting in the death of five persons. Senator Moro says he’s greatly disturbed by the continued attacks on his peace-loving and innocent constituents. He describes the attacks as unprovoked and barbaric. He calls on security agencies and government at all levels to provide security for the people and ensure that those…

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Our Waters Safe for Investment, Governor Otu Assures Maritime Investors

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By: Mandy  Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing the state’s waterways and creating an enabling environment for maritime investments. Otu declared that Cross River’s coastal corridor remains a safe and profitable destination for local and international investors. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday during an inspection visit to the Calabar Marina Business Hub, where he toured the newly introduced MV-Eja, a ferry owned by SeaExpress, now operating on the Calabar-Cameroon commercial route. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Transportation, Pastor…

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City Boy Movement to Inaugurate Lagos Executive Council, Unveil Strategic Agenda.

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Mandy Park The Lagos State Chapter of the City Boy Movement is set to inaugurate its State Executive Council on Tuesday as part of efforts to strengthen youth leadership, civic engagement and grassroots mobilization across the state. The inauguration ceremony, scheduled to hold at Marcellina’s Place, beside Radisson Blu Hotel, 36 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will commence at 10:00 a.m., with a red carpet reception beginning at 9:30 a.m. According to the organisers, the event will mark the formal swearing-in of the newly constituted Lagos State Executive Council…

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AEDC Rewards 1,126 Employees with Promotions and Step Increments in Landmark Investment in Talent and Career Growth

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By: Mandy Park Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced the promotion of 547 employees and the approval of 579 Step Increments following the successful conclusion of its 2025 Performance Appraisal Exercise, reaffirming the Company’s unwavering commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding performance and building one of Africa’s most admired workplaces. The milestone reflects AEDC’s deliberate investment in its people as the Company accelerates its transformation into a customer-centric, high-performing electricity distribution company with global standards and Pan-African aspirations. The promotions and step increments, approved by the Company’s Management, recognise employees…

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FUOYE Pro-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba, Writes Tinubu, Hails Fasina’s Ambassadorial Appointment

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Photo: FUOYE Pro-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba By: Mandy Park The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has written President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) to convey the appreciation of the academic institution to him, for nominating the university’s immediate past Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador/High Commissioner. In the letter of appreciation to the President, FUOYE Pro-Chancellor said the university received Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Fasina for the position of an ambassador with deepest gratitude and gratefulness.…

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Senator Umeh Flags Off 2nd Phase of Agric Input Empowerment Programme Across Anambra Central

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By Charles Ifeanyi Obi The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh, OFR (Ohamadike Ndigbo) on Friday, July 24, 2026 flagged off the distribution of the 2nd Phase of Agricultural Input Empowerment Programme in Anambra Central Senatorial District. The Exercise which was organized in partnership with the Pinatech Engineering Nig. Ltd. and Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Field, Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area and was witnessed by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor as…

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At 44, Ugochi Otti-Essienette, Launches Foundation, Empowers Widows, Indigent Women

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Photo: Mrs. Ugochi Otti-Essienette. By: Bayo Obalende In a celebration that combined philanthropy with public service, the Abia State Liaison Officer in Lagos, Mrs. Ugochi Otti-Essienette, marked her 44th birthday by launching the Grace and Impact Foundation and empowering 44 women, comprising mainly widows and other indigent women. The 44 women empowered were : 11 widows,  11 elderly women 11 single mothers,  and 11 physically challenged women. The event, held in Lagos on Sunday, July 19, drew an array of dignitaries, family members, friends, sponsors, development partners, community leaders, members…

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Senator Dickson Commends Supporters As NDC Grows Into ‘Biggest National Opposition Party’

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Photo: Senator Seriake Dickson By: Mandy Park Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed deep gratitude to supporters across the country, declaring that the party has emerged as the largest national opposition force in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the Bayelsa West senator thanked the people of Bayelsa West, Bayelsa State, the Ijaw Nation, the Niger Delta, and Nigerians at home and abroad for their solidarity and prayers “in this journey to rescue our nation’s multi-party…

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St. Linus to Clash with SS Peter & Paul in LDCMO Soccer Tournament Final July 2

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By: Mandy Park The stage is set for an epic showdown as the 2026 Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organisation (LDCMO) Soccer Tournament in the Archdiocese of Abuja reaches its grand finale on Sunday, July 26, 2026. After 11 weeks of intense competition, sportsmanship, and fraternal bonding among parishes, St. Linus, Chika/Aleita, will go head-to-head against SS. Peter & Paul, New Site, in what promises to be an exhilarating battle for supreme glory at the LDCMO Football Tournament. According to a press release signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the…

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