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Wike’s loyalists list demands ahead of PDP convention
The members, operating under the platform of Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, met in Abuja on Monday night and released their demands in a communiqué read by…
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NPFL: Coach Uzoho Explains Kun Khalifat Home Defeat To Remo Stars
Ezeonye Scores First NPFL Goal For Uzoho’s Team Kun Khalifat Head Coach, Obinna Uzoho, has attributed his side’s 2-1 defeat to reigning champions, Remo Stars, in their 2025/2026 NPFL debut…
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NARD trains 20,000 health workers, others on basic life support
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has begun training of over 20,000 people, including health workers and other persons, on Basic Life Support, BLS, to reduce mortality. Chief Medical Director, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Oluwabunmi Fatugase, stated this at the flag-off of the Nationwide Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support workshop organised
NARD trains 20,000 health workers, others on basic life support
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has begun training of over 20,000 people, including health workers and other persons, on Basic Life Support, BLS, to reduce mortality.
Chief Medical Director, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Oluwabunmi Fatugase, stated this at the flag-off of the Nationwide Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support workshop organised by NARD in conjunction with Damilola Adebola Cardiovascular Foundation at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.
Fatugase, represented by the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, OOUTH, Dr. Ibukun Ogundele, stated that the training was meant to improve healthcare delivery in the country, adding that the burden of cardiac arrest was very common among black people.
She said, “It is important that health workers know how to handle emergencies, the fact that young doctors are taking up this initiative gladdens my heart that there is hope for this country, with this training, we are going to get a lot more capacity building that would empower even a layman on the street to handle BLS confidently that will reduce mortality in the society.”
She pledged the support of the hospital management to continue to provide the enabling environment for them to sustain the tempo, urging them to extend it to all other categories of people.
Speaking, President, NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, revealed that many have died as a result of cardiac arrest, respiratory disorder and other life threatening conditions.
Osundara explained that the training was organised to teach them on how to handle emergency, urging trainees to participate actively and thereafter train others.
In his remarks, Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, Dr. Ogunjimi Lukman appreciated the organisers, saying that the training would empower participants to respond adequately to those in need of BLS in the society.
He said a lot of cardiac patient that had access to full BLS personnel are still living, urging organisers to extend the training to the layman on the street as everyone could be trained.
NARD trains 20,000 health workers, others on basic life support
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Cooking gas price skyrocket by 44.5% in one year – NBS data
The price of cooking gas has gone up by 44.5% in one year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch Report for July 2025, the bureau said the cost of refilling a 12.5 kg cylinder rose from ₦14,261.57 in July 2024 to ₦20,609.48 in July 2025.
Cooking gas price skyrocket by 44.5% in one year – NBS data
The price of cooking gas has gone up by 44.5% in one year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
In its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch Report for July 2025, the bureau said the cost of refilling a 12.5 kg cylinder rose from ₦14,261.57 in July 2024 to ₦20,609.48 in July 2025.
This is a big jump for Nigerian households struggling with energy costs. Interestingly, the figure contrasts with July 2024, when cooking gas prices had dropped by 9.37% from ₦15,736.27 in June 2024 to ₦14,261.57.
To ease the rising costs, the Federal Government in October 2024 stopped the export of locally produced gas to make more available for Nigerians. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the move was meant “to mitigate the soaring price of gas” and started on November 1, 2024.
Despite the sharp yearly increase, the NBS report showed a small month-on-month relief. Prices fell by 1.91%, dropping from ₦21,010.56 in June 2025 to ₦20,609.48 in July 2025. Experts, however, warn that this slight drop may not mean prices will continue to fall.
For smaller households, the cost of refilling a 5 kg cylinder “decreased by 0.96% on a month-on-month basis from ₦8,323.95 in June 2025 to ₦8,243.79 in July 2025.
“On a year-on-year basis, this increased by 37.98% from ₦5,974.55 in July 2024,” the NBS added.
Adamawa had the highest average price for 5 kg at ₦9,011.36, followed by Rivers (₦9,005.00) and Taraba (₦8,945.43). Yobe recorded the lowest at ₦7,612.00, followed by Niger (₦7,662.00) and Nasarawa (₦8,000.25).
By zones, South-South recorded the highest average price (₦8,511.26), followed by South-East (₦8,321.16), while South-West recorded the lowest (₦8,073.92).
For the bigger 12.5 kg cylinder, Adamawa again topped the list with ₦22,528.39, followed by Rivers (₦22,512.49) and Taraba (₦22,363.57). Yobe had the lowest average price at ₦19,030.00, followed by Niger (₦19,154.99) and Nasarawa (₦20,000.62).
Across zones, the South-South recorded the highest average (₦21,278.14), followed by South-East (₦20,802.89). The South-West had the lowest at ₦20,184.79.
The NBS said its findings were based on data from more than 10,000 respondents across all 774 local government areas of Nigeria.
Cooking gas price skyrocket by 44.5% in one year – NBS data
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NSCDC arrests six suspected electricity vandals in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano has arrested six young men accused of vandalizing and stealing electricity equipment in parts of the state. According to the Corps, the suspects were caught at Hayin Da’e in Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government, after local vigilantes tipped off security operatives. A statement signed
NSCDC arrests six suspected electricity vandals in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano has arrested six young men accused of vandalizing and stealing electricity equipment in parts of the state.
According to the Corps, the suspects were caught at Hayin Da’e in Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government, after local vigilantes tipped off security operatives.
A statement signed by SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, the Command’s spokesperson on Tuesday said the men were allegedly found with stolen transformer cables believed to have been removed at midnight.
Those arrested have been identified as Muhammad Yusuf (18), Muhd Sani Adamu (19), Umar Musa (19), Ahmed Auwal (20), Muhd Yusuf (28), and Usman Ali (19). Most of them are said to be residents of the area.
“Preliminary investigations by the Corps reveal that the suspects had been terrorizing residents of Hayin Da’e, Farawa Kwanar Yashi and Hotoro eastern bypass with burglary, theft and vandalism of electricity installations,” the statement said.
The NSCDC added that the suspects have already given confessional statements, and investigations are ongoing to track down more people linked to the crime.
The Corps assured residents that the case will not end at the arrest stage.
“In conclusion with investigation, the suspects will be charged to Court,” the statement added.
The Kano State Commandant, Shafi’u Abdulmumini, has ordered more surveillance and patrols across the state to curb vandalism and other crimes.
NSCDC arrests six suspected electricity vandals in Kano
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AA&R Investment Group Drives Nigeria’s Economic Transformation with Inclusive, Sustainable, Innovative Ventures
AA&R Investment Group Drives Nigeria’s Economic Transformation with Inclusive, Sustainable, Innovative Ventures
Kayode Tokede
Nigeria, Africa’s fourth largest economy, is at a pivotal point. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s GDP is projected to grow by 3.4per cent in 2025, following the recent rebasing exercise by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
This positive outlook opens up new opportunities for businesses, with the potential of setting Nigeria on track for strong, steady growth and lower inflation, creating long-term prosperity for the country.
Hence, more than ever before, there is a need for private sector investors to take up the gauntlet of bridging gaps in key sectors of the economy.
Emerging conglomerate, AA&R Investment Group, is fast positioning itself as a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic diversification. AA&R Investment Group is a prolific private-sector investor and indigenous, wholly-owned capital holdings and investment company founded in 2017. The Group is led by Abdullahi Haske, a distinguished businessman trained at the Lagos Business School.
From humble beginnings under his visionary leadership, AA&R has grown into a multi-sector powerhouse with investments and transactions spanning oil & gas, agribusiness, logistics, maritime, information technology and aviation. The company is betting on Nigeria’s demographics of over 220 million people, 70 per cent under the age of 30.
Buoyed by the urgent need to reduce dependence on imports and monetize Africa’s natural resources, AA&R Investment Group’s focus is on building scalable and sustainable businesses with the capacity to positively impact both the immediate environment and the Nigerian economy at large.
“Nigeria’s economy holds immense untapped potential to boost industrial capacity and reduce import reliance, but unlocking it will require bold, homegrown solutions,” said the Group Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of AA&R Investment Group, Oladipo Williams.
“Our strategy is simple: invest in sectors that solve real problems; while creating inclusive opportunities for communities.”
AA&R Investment Group is stepping into this gap with vision and purpose. The ensemble of AA&R Investment Group outlines businesses with an aspiration to become regional leaders in the Agribusiness, Energy, Logistics and Information Technology sectors. By investing in high-impact sectors of Nigeria’s economy, the group is helping Nigeria move beyond oil, build businesses that create jobs and stimulate economic activities that transform communities.
AA&R isn’t just responding to Nigeria’s challenges, it is a forward-thinking company solving complex and emerging problems through its various subsidiaries and holding.
“Our subsidiaries are not standalone ventures, they are pieces of a broader economic puzzle,” said the Group Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of AA&R Investment Group, Oladipo Williams. “Each one is designed to build resilience in the Nigerian economy, whether by reducing reliance on imports, creating local value chains, or leveraging technology to boost competitiveness.”
The group has grown a bold reputation for conceptualizing, investing in and managing high potential business opportunities across various sectors of the economy and with a strong vision to provide value for shareholders and its host communities. The organisation’s ethical conduct, strong entrepreneurial drive and commitment to giving back is a key part of its corporate DNA.
Central to AA&R’s strategy is inclusive development. Beyond profits, the company invests in local communities, farmer partnerships and workforce development. Nigeria’s informal sector still accounts for 57 per cent of GDP, and by formalizing agricultural and small-business activities, AA&R believes it can unlock productivity and wealth creation.
Its Demsa Integrated Rice Project and Kaiama Cassava Initiative are models of agro-industrial integration; linking outgrowers, processing plants and markets in ways that increase incomes for rural communities while cutting Nigeria’s import dependence.
The company also emphasizes human capital development, continuously training its workforce to provide strategic oversight, advisory, and management services across subsidiaries. Nigeria is forecast to become the world’s third most populous country by 2050, with consumption projected to outpace infrastructure and industrial capacity unless investment rises. Within this broader
African context, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an unprecedented opportunity to unlock cross-border trade, accelerate industrialization, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. With a mission rooted in sustainability and ethical growth, AA& R positions itself not only as part of Nigeria’s solution but also as a catalyst for Africa’s integration and long-term prosperity.
AA&R Investment Group is positioned to be the leading and the most recognized conglomerate harnessing Africa’s resources to deliver value to all its stakeholders. It is on a mission to build globally recognized businesses impacting lives across Africa.
AA&R’s trajectory could mirror that of conglomerates like South Africa’s Naspers or Dangote Group in Nigeria; homegrown firms that leveraged local challenges to build global relevance.
As investors and indeed the world seek resilient growth stories in Africa, AA&R Investment Group’s bet on inclusive, innovative and sustainable businesses may well define the next chapter of Nigeria’s economic transformation.
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Thomas Partey to face rape trial in London after Villarreal-Tottenham clash
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Mahama courts Olam in Singapore talks on food security and jobs
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BREAKING: Court Strikes Down Nigerian Military’s Draconian 15-Year Compulsory Service Rule, Says Soldiers Can Resign Anytime
The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Justice Emmanuel D. Subilim in Suit No: NICN/ABJ/25/2025, filed by fiery Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, on behalf of…
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Wike no longer PDP member, he cannot control party from outside – Jacob Mark
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP National Legal Adviser, Jacob Mark has slammed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his recent comments about the party. Wike recently countered some key decisions of the party, fueling more disagreements between PDP leaders. Mark, who spoke with Arise TV on Tuesday, declared that Wike is
Wike no longer PDP member, he cannot control party from outside – Jacob Mark
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP National Legal Adviser, Jacob Mark has slammed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his recent comments about the party.
Wike recently countered some key decisions of the party, fueling more disagreements between PDP leaders.
Mark, who spoke with Arise TV on Tuesday, declared that Wike is no longer a member of the opposition party.
According to him, the minister has not been attending meetings or participating in any activities of the PDP.
He said, “We cannot verify which party he belongs to now. He is not a member of the PDP and has not attended any of its meetings. He is not involved in the party’s decision-making process.
“He has not put up any argument or concern about the party, so we are surprised when we see him in the media talking about the party, especially on things that are alien to the party.
“I don’t understand how someone will be playing politics just by imposing decisions on people.”
Wike no longer PDP member, he cannot control party from outside – Jacob Mark
