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Photo: Health Minister, Prof Pate By: Mandy Park Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders working in public health have rallied the Senate for an upward review and restructuring of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, calling for a shift from the current specific excise of N10 imposed on each litre of sugary drink to a stronger ad valorem, percentage-based system that raises the overall rate and secures dedicated revenue for strengthening Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking during a public hearing in Abuja…

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Photo: Gov Adeleke By: Mandy Park Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) less than a day before the party’s scheduled governorship primary. The Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had earlier announced on Monday that the primary slated for Tuesday would no longer be held due to internal divisions. He also revealed that Governor Adeleke had lost interest in contesting for the party’s ticket as a result of the escalating feud. Despite this, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat maintained…

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PHOTO: L-R: Public Relations Officer of Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA), Amb. Ifeanyi Marshall Chinaka; Vice Principal Alakoto High School, Tolu Complex, Ajeromi Ifeledun LGA, Lagos State, Mrs Lamido Beatrice Adunni; President, AHSOSA, Mr. Chukwudi Uche; Principal, Alakoto High School, Mrs Adejumoke Rajkot, and General Secretary, AHSOSA, Stephen Akpeokhai, during the pre event press conference at Alakoto High School… recently. BY: Mandy Park The Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA) has hinted of a renewed partnership with the Lagos State Government aimed at mentoring students and improving…

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Photo: MOUAU VC, Prof Iwe By: Mandy Park Concerned parents of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), have demanded transparency from the university’s management regarding the expenditure profile of Council Chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh. The parents, under the Aggrieved and Concerned Parents of Students of MOUAU, led by the Chairman, Hon Obinna Nwankwo allege that Edeh has been convening unauthorized “Special Council Meetings” to siphon public funds. They question the legality of these meetings, citing university regulations that only recognize Regular and Emergency Council meetings. The parents have given…

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Photo: Late Jimmy Cliff By Mandy Park Jamaican reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor, James Chambers, popularly known as Jimmy Cliff, has passed away at the age of 81. ​The family of the legendary musician announced his death on Monday on his official social media page. ​His wife, LaTifa Chambers, wrote on Instagram: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. ​”I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Labour Party LP, presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has said Nigeria is more naturally endowed than the US and UK, but poor leadership and weak institutions have hindered its development. Speaking at the 2025 Leadership Forum Conference in Abuja, Obi identified key challenges facing Nigeria. This according to him includes: Poor Human Development, Underinvestment in Education and Healthcare as well as inadequate Infrastructure. Said Óbi ” Life expectancy is among the lowest globally, with high infant mortality rates. “Medical professionals and academics…

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Photo: Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as an unfortunate development that could heighten national tension rather than ease it. In a statement on Thursday, Obi said the news of Kanu’s conviction should compel every well-meaning Nigerian to pause and reflect, especially “at a time like this,” when the country is grappling with severe economic hardship, escalating insecurity, and the consequences of prolonged poor governance. Obi reiterated his long-held position…

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Photo: Ayo Fayose and Olusegun Obasanjo By: Mandy Park Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an irresponsible old man hours after the latter graced his 65th birthday party. At Fayose’s birthday party in Lagos on Saturday, Obasanjo made some scathing remarks over the former governor’s abuses on his person but said he had forgiven Fayose. Obasanjo recalled how Fayose sent emissaries including former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, to midwife the reconciliation. He said: “You are not the best of my political children, but…

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PHOTO: Gov Abiodun By: Mandy Park In a collective effort to transform the agricultural landscape of Ogun State through agro-industrialization, increased productivity, job creation, and the reduction of rural poverty, the Ogun State Government, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, has officially inaugurated a Multi-Stakeholder Agribusiness Forum (MAF). The forum is designed to strengthen private-sector participation across the agricultural value chain, enhance the sustainability of agribusiness operations, and foster an enabling policy environment for agribusiness growth in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, disclosed…

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