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Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away at the age of 62. The death of the Imo State-born football star was confirmed on Saturday morning by his former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami, via his social media platforms. “Henry Nwosu passes on! After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed at 4:00 a.m. this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday,” Odegbami wrote. “It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news of the death of Henry Nwosu MON. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven.” Nwosu was the youngest member of Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations squad, helping the Green Eagles secure their first continental title on home soil. He was widely celebrated for his vision, creativity, and technical skill on the field, and later became a prominent figure in Nigerian domestic football. After retiring from professional play, Nwosu remained involved in football as a coach and mentor, guiding younger players and contributing to the development of the sport in Nigeria.

Popular Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has left many stunned with her confession and revelation about clergyman, Pastor Chris Okafor. While attending…

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has claimed the hike in petrol and diesel prices is due to a lack of…

A new study has revealed that about 63 per cent of Nigerians fell below the poverty line following the removal of petrol subsidy, highlighting the welfare impact of the country’s recent economic reforms. The research, presented on Thursday at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by the Agora Policy in Abuja, showed that the national poverty headcount rose sharply from a baseline of about 49.8 per cent to roughly 63 per cent after the subsidy removal. The rate later moderated slightly following the introduction of social protection measures. The dialogue, themed “Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria,” brought together policymakers, economists, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives to examine the effects of the Federal Government’s reform agenda. Participants included the Deputy Governor for Economic Policy at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammad Abdullahi; the Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Sanyade Okoli; the World Bank Senior Economist for Nigeria, Samer Matta; the Country Director of CARE International, Hussaini Abdu; and the Executive Director of Agora Policy, Waziri Adio. The study was presented by a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Abuja, Mohammed Shuaibu. It analysed the economic and social consequences of major reforms introduced by the Federal Government, including the removal of petrol subsidy and adjustments in electricity tariffs. President Bola…

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that whoever that is calling for reconciliation in the…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles, national unity, and the rule of law, declaring that he remains a “die-hard democrat” who will continue to defend Nigeria’s democratic system. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council at the State House. Tinubu noted that Nigeria’s democratic journey over the past 26 years has been sustained through the voluntary commitment and sacrifices of political actors across party lines. “I am glad we are all democrats and we all subscribe to this democracy voluntarily and willingly. We have been at it selflessly in the last 26 years,” the President said. Reiterating his personal conviction, Tinubu stressed that his belief in democracy remains firm. “I am a die-hard democrat and I follow that belief wholeheartedly, committed to a united country, Nigeria. That principle and philosophy will live and die with me,” he stated. The President also highlighted the importance of respecting the rule of law and democratic processes, noting that disagreements should be resolved through dialogue and intellectual debate rather than threats. “The rule of law must prevail before any democrat. The majority will have their say and their way, and the minority will have their say and might not have their way. That is the sweetness and essence of democracy,” Tinubu said. Tinubu further emphasised his loyalty to the political platform he belongs to while acknowledging the rights of others within Nigeria’s multi-party system. “I am a registered voter. Whether I am on the same platform with you or not, I am going to stick to my platform,” he said. Reflecting on his political history, the President recalled that he had previously remained in opposition without resorting to threats even when political circumstances were unfavourable. “When it was against me years past, I toed the line and stayed in opposition without threatening anyone but the military junta,” Tinubu added.…