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Lagos, firm sign MoU for Lekki-Epe International Airport construction

Lagos State Government, on Saturday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a construction company, Summa Group, to construct the long-awaited Lekki-Epe International Airport. In a statement on his X handle on Saturday, the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noted that the airport is an essential part of his administration’s vision to improve connectivity in the
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Lagos State Government, on Saturday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a construction company, Summa Group, to construct the long-awaited Lekki-Epe International Airport. In a statement on his X handle on Saturday, the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noted that the airport is an essential part of his administration’s vision to improve connectivity in the

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Kwankwaso faction remains expelled – NNPP national chairman

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Agbo Major, has stated that the Rabiu Kwankwaso faction remains expelled. PUNCH Online reports that the Kwankwaso faction had rejected Tuesday’s convention that led to Major’s election as the party’s new National Chairman. The faction insisted that the convention held in Lagos State was illegitimate and that
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The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Agbo Major, has stated that the Rabiu Kwankwaso faction remains expelled. PUNCH Online reports that the Kwankwaso faction had rejected Tuesday’s convention that led to Major’s election as the party’s new National Chairman. The faction insisted that the convention held in Lagos State was illegitimate and that

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I’m not happy over rift between my father, Gov Sani — Bello El-Rufai

Muhammad Bello El-Rufai, the member representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has expressed displeasure over the ongoing issues between his father and Governor Uba Sani. He stated that while his father is his number one role model and Senator Uba Sani his
I’m not happy over rift between my father, Gov Sani — Bello El-Rufai

Muhammad Bello El-Rufai, the member representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has expressed displeasure over the ongoing issues between his father and Governor Uba Sani.

He stated that while his father is his number one role model and Senator Uba Sani his boss, reconciling them is not his responsibility.

According to him, his primary duty is to provide the people of Kaduna North with quality representation. He alleged that some individuals are enjoying the conflict between his father and the governor, comparing it to the legendary Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra fighting.

According to Tribune Online, Bello, speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service over the weekend, broke his silence for the first time on the impasse between his father and the governor.

He remarked that if he ever chose to fight any cause on social media, it would be fierce, as he had demonstrated in the past.

He also expressed his disappointment over the situation between former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the current governor, Uba Sani, given the significant roles both have played in his life.

“It is not pleasant for us. Even if someone is my enemy, I do not want to see them fighting with another enemy of mine—I want peace,” he said.

Bello likened the situation to how life can change unpredictably, saying, “Marriages break up, friends stop being friends, but friendships shouldn’t be abandoned regardless of any conflict.”

He stated that he was unaware of what initially brought his father and Uba Sani together but did not expect them to quarrel, as he had never heard them exchange insults in his presence.

According to him, he does not even know if the alleged dispute is real or just speculation.

“None of them has said anything to me about the crisis,” he said.

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Nollywood stars celebrate Iyabo Ojo’s daughter’s wedding to Tanzanian artist

Several Nollywood stars and celebrities have flooded social media with congratulatory messages following the traditional wedding of Priscilla, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, to Tanzanian artist Juma Mkambala, known as Juma Jux. The ceremony, held in Tanzania on Friday, marked the first of four planned wedding celebrations, as confirmed by Iyabo Ojo. The proud mother
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Several Nollywood stars and celebrities have flooded social media with congratulatory messages following the traditional wedding of Priscilla, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, to Tanzanian artist Juma Mkambala, known as Juma Jux. The ceremony, held in Tanzania on Friday, marked the first of four planned wedding celebrations, as confirmed by Iyabo Ojo. The proud mother

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41,000 cases of diphtheria recorded – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that the country continues to grapple with a diphtheria outbreak. NCDC, via its official website, reported that a total of 41,336 suspected diphtheria cases had been recorded across 36 states and the FCT. The cases were reported from 350 local government areas between Epidemiological
41,000 cases of diphtheria recorded – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that the country continues to grapple with a diphtheria outbreak.

NCDC, via its official website, reported that a total of 41,336 suspected diphtheria cases had been recorded across 36 states and the FCT.

The cases were reported from 350 local government areas between Epidemiological Week 19, 2022, and Epidemiological Week 4, 2025.

According to NCDC’s latest data, 24,846 cases (60.1%) were confirmed, while 7,769 (18.8%) were discarded.

The classification of 3,546 cases (8.6%) is pending, while the status of 5,175 cases (12.5%) remains unknown.

The agency noted that the outbreak is concentrated in a few states, with Kano leading with 23,784 suspected cases, followed by Yobe (5,302), Katsina (3,708), Bauchi (3,066), Borno (2,902), Kaduna (777), and Jigawa (364).

These seven states account for 96.5 per cent of all suspected cases.

“Of the confirmed cases, the majority—15,845 (63.9%)—occurred among children aged one to 14 years, highlighting the disease’s severe impact on younger populations.

“Alarmingly, only 4,963 (20%) of the confirmed cases were fully vaccinated with a diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine, suggesting gaps in vaccination coverage,” the agency stated.

NCDC reported that the outbreak has resulted in 1,262 deaths, reflecting a case fatality rate, CFR, of 5.1 per cent among confirmed cases.

The highest number of confirmed cases was recorded in Kano (17,770), followed by Bauchi (2,334), Yobe (2,380), Katsina (1,088), Borno (1,036), Jigawa (53), Plateau (31), and Kaduna (44).

These states account for 99.4 per cent of all confirmed cases.

The agency further disclosed that eight suspected cases were recently recorded in two states across five local government areas.

Six of the cases (75%) were confirmed as clinically compatible with diphtheria.

No deaths were recorded in the latest cases, keeping the CFR at zero per cent for the period.

NCDC stressed the importance of vaccination in combating the disease.

“With the majority of cases occurring in children, strengthening immunisation efforts remains critical.

“Public health campaigns, improved surveillance, and rapid response initiatives are being deployed, particularly in the hardest-hit states,” it stated.

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FG welcomes 15 returning TAC volunteers from Benin Republic

The Federal Government on Saturday welcomed 15 returning Technical Aid Corps, TAC, volunteers from the Republic of Benin. Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, NTAC, during a reception and debriefing ceremony for the volunteers, commended them for their service to humanity. Yakub reiterated the agency’s support in facilitating the process of
FG welcomes 15 returning TAC volunteers from Benin Republic

The Federal Government on Saturday welcomed 15 returning Technical Aid Corps, TAC, volunteers from the Republic of Benin.
Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, NTAC, during a reception and debriefing ceremony for the volunteers, commended them for their service to humanity.

Yakub reiterated the agency’s support in facilitating the process of retaining the services of any volunteer who had been offered employment in their host country.

He said the government was proud of their service to humanity in bridging both the educational and professional gaps in African, Caribbean, and Pacific, ACP, countries.

He conveyed the appreciation of President Bola Tinubu in line with the agency’s mandate to promote Nigeria’s foreign policy goals through soft power diplomacy.

The director-general said that, through the TAC scheme, the government had continued to send the right signals to the world.

“The signal is that Nigeria is ever ready to continue championing the quest for a better world through a more productive demography in ACP nations.

“The sacrifices we make today may not come easily, but our leaders understand that until you sacrifice something dear to you to make life better for others, many lives may never achieve the true essence of living.

“We thank you for the quality service you have collectively rendered to our sister country and appreciate the fact that you have earned the respect and love of the people of the Republic of Benin,” he said.

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Trump to ditch Biden’s paper straws for plastic

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to sign an executive order next week ending his predecessor Joe Biden’s paper straw policy. The 47th US president disclosed this in a statement released on Truth Social on Friday. Trump described Biden’s push for eco-friendly paper straws as “ridiculous and ineffective.” According to him,
Trump to ditch Biden’s paper straws for plastic

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to sign an executive order next week ending his predecessor Joe Biden’s paper straw policy.
The 47th US president disclosed this in a statement released on Truth Social on Friday.

Trump described Biden’s push for eco-friendly paper straws as “ridiculous and ineffective.”

According to him, the executive order will restore the use of plastic in the United States.

“I will be signing an executive order next week ending the ridiculous Biden push for paper straws, which don’t work. BACK TO PLASTIC!” Trump said.

This move comes amid a flurry of executive orders signed by Trump since his inauguration on 20 January 2025.

Biden’s administration had, in 2022, ordered the phase-out of all single-use plastic products—including plastic straws, food and beverage containers, and bottles—on all federal lands, including national parks, by 2032.

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