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A Lagos-based businessman, Johnbosco Odoh, has shared the story of his difficulty in having a child after years of marriage following a strange gift of N2,000 and a charm in an envelope he and his wife received at their wedding.  A visibly excited Odoh who hails from Ikem Nkwo in Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, said visits to different hospitals including St Raphael Hospital, Ijede, in search of a cure did not yield results and his doctors advised the couple to go for IVF as the possibility of him fathering a child naturally was zero. It was…

Kano State House of Assembly Members from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the abolition of the five Emirates in the state by Governor Abba Yusuf. The APC Assembly Members urged Yusuf to respect the separation of powers in the state and stop abusing his powers as executive Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by their leader, Ayuba Labaran Durun, and made available to the press in Kano on Saturday. Durun explained that their constituents have mandated them to reject the abolition of the five Emirates in Kano State. The lawmakers commended the judiciary and security agencies…

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has condemned Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to dissolve the Kano Emirate and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano despite a court order. The group also criticised the governor for issuing an arrest warrant for the deposed Emir Ado Bayero as executive overreach, an assault on Kano’s cultural heritage and a call to anarchy. In a statement signed by Dr Abu Musa, the group described the governor’s actions as a clear abuse of power, a violation of the rule of law, and a threat to the stability and peace…

A viral video has confirmed the defection of the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, his deputy, Dumle Maol and others from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. According to a letter signed by Maol and read by Amaewhule, their “defection was necessitated by the division in the PDP, particularly, the tussle around who the National Secretary of the party is”. Although, there was no information on the date the letter was written, it appears to be in December 2023 when the lawmakers publicly defected to the APC. Amaewhule had…

…Nigeria no longer bleeds — Tinubu …Says, past one year has been challenging President Bola Tinubu on Friday said that the economy of Nigeria was bleeding as at the time he took over government but has through hard work stopped the bleeding. The President said that the past 12 months has been challenging and at the same time fulfilling, adding that the worst was over. This is as he has called for a more effective local government system that fosters community development and delivers the essentials of governance within a strengthened federal structure. Speaking when he received a delegation of…

Four retired soldiers have been arrested for the alleged murder of personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger. The Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Niger Command, SP Waisu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the incident happened on March 9 around Ramat junction in Bida Local Government Area. He said, ”On March 9, at about 6:20 p.m., a team of NDLEA officers were on stop and search at Ramat Junction, Bida, when two suspected soldiers, not in uniform, on a motorcycle were intercepted. ”The team requested their identifications, but the suspected…

The clash between Leeds United and Southampton is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the season, as the winner secures an immediate return to the Premier League. Fans can expect top-notch action from both teams. However, with anticipation in top gear, the big question remains: who will win the Championship playoffs? Tune in to GOtv Premier League (ch 66) at 8pm this Sunday to watch the match live. Different from any other game, the Championship playoffs final is referred to as the most valuable and richest game in football due to the prize attached…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clamped down on a rice factory in Niger State, Jaff Foods Limited, over its unhygienic processing method. The NAFDAC also placed on hold dispenser water at a water company, Golden Age Water for not having batching coding and date marking and also confiscated some unregistered herbal teas from Jonapal Supermarket in Minna. The agency took the action on Thursday during a routine inspection of facilities in Niger State led by the Director, North Central Zone of NAFDAC, Shaba Mohammed. Mohammed pointed out that although the facility was registered with…

Dr. Michael Adeyemi, CEO of Realtormax International Nigeria Limited, said the company will offer various incentives to customers who buy land from any of its two top real estate property – Urbanmax Estate, Obafemi Owode, Ogun State and Aje – The Wealthy Residence, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, ahead of the Id el kabir Sallah celebrations in June. He noted that the exciting offers began on Monday. Dr Adeyemi explained that while a limited-time 50% discount applies for every purchase at Aje – The Wealthy Residence, household items such as ram, rice, groundnut oil, noodles, and semovita would be available on Urbanmax…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday led members of his cabinet to the Agege home of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on a condolence visit over the demise of Alhaji Suleimon Atanda Obasa. Alhaji Suleimon Obasa, father of the Speaker, passed away on Tuesday at 83 with Governor Sanwo-Olu describing the incident as shocking especially as he was hale and hearty a few days before his demise. “On behalf of the government and the people of Lagos State, I want to extend my sincere condolences to you and the entire Obasa family.…