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Edo registers over 9,000 C-of-Os in three months

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

The Edo State Government has registered over 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) between February and April 2025, marking a significant leap in land documentation within the state. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, during a media interaction in Benin City....

Youth conference grassroots sessions to begin in June – Minister

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

The much-anticipated National Youth Conference will kick off its grassroots physical engagements in the first week of June, according to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. The conference, which was initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 10, with the inauguration of a national planning committee, is progressing steadily...

Anti-Corruption Network Backs NUPRC, Dismisses Allegations Against Gbenga Komolafe Over Oil Block Licensing

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

Transparency Network in Nigeria (TNN) has come to the defence of Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), over allegations of bias and irregularities in the recently concluded 2024 oil block licensing round. In a statement on Sunday, the country representative of TNN, Dr. Mustapha...

Rivers: Pro-Democracy Group Writes UN, Seeks Urgent Intervention to Save Nigeria’s Democracy

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

A civil society group, Save Democracy Vanguard, has written to the United Nations over the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In the letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General and signed by Dr. Ali Mohammed Ali, Executive Director of the group, Save Democracy Vanguard described the situation in...

15 Katsina councils ranked highest in maternal, child mortality rates in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

The Federal Ministry of Health has ranked 15 local government areas (LGAs) in Katsina State as highest in maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria The Sector-Wide Coordinator and National Coordinator of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Muntaqa Sadiq Umar, who made the disclosure during the closing ceremony of the Maternal and...

Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalized

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting...

Celebrating African Cinema: AMVCA’s growing influence in global entertainment

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), often compared to the Oscars, has evolved beyond a simple awards ceremony into an influential platform boosting African cinema’s global visibility. As the 11th edition approaches, the AMVCA continues to highlight African filmmakers’ work, helping to position Africa’s cinematic output as a significant force...

Nathan Tella fit to face St. Pauli

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

Bayern Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nathan Tella, the Nigerian forward, will be fit to return to the pitch against FC St. Pauli on Sunday after a head injury against Union Berlin. Tella, a key figure for the Bundesliga champions, sustained a blow to the head during the goalless...

Man United set to offload Garnacho, Antony for Osimhen transfer

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

Manchester United could reportedly be set to sell both Alejandro Garnacho and Antony to Atletico Madrid during the 2025 summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim has admitted that his side will need to offload several players before they can afford to sign reinforcements this summer, and Garnacho and Antony are among...

Babatunde Aderinoye: I don’t exploit fans’ admiration

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

From the world of broadcasting to movie scripts, Babatunde Aderinoye has walked an intriguing path—one that saw him switch dreams of being Nigeria’s top broadcaster for the bright lights of Nollywood. Known for his calm charisma and articulate delivery, Aderinoye has grown a large fan base and earned a place as the...