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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has honoured 13-year-old Chimdiebube Onwubiko, who emerged as an international STEM Olympiad champion after winning a gold medal in Mathematics and a silver medal in Science at the competition in Rome. Mbah received the young scholar at the Lion Building on Monday, where he commended Chimdiebube, his Mathematics teacher Chisom Unachukwu, and Evergreen Schools for their commitment to academic excellence and global competitiveness. tvc

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Senator Kabiru Gaya amid speculation over the former lawmaker’s possible return to the ruling party. Senator Gaya, a founding member of the APC, is currently a member of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement, Prof. Yilwatda described the meeting as cordial, saying discussions centred on promoting unity and peace in Kano State. “We agreed that leaders have a responsibility to promote dialogue and peaceful coexistence,” the APC chairman said. He added that democracy thrives when political leaders place…

Reasons we’re prioritising state police – SenatorsSenators have defended the National Assembly’s decision to prioritise constitutional amendments on the establishment of state police, saying the country’s worsening insecurity makes the proposal an urgent national priority. The lawmakers gave the clarification while responding to concerns that the national assembly appeared to be focusing more on state police than on other constitutional amendment proposals. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, in his reaction, said insecurity remained the foremost concern of Nigerians. Bamidele, who spoke through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, said this was why priority seemed to be given to state police.…

Kogi deploying hunters, vigilantes, ICT and security forces to tackle insecurity — Gov Ododo The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has revealed that his administration is deploying the services of hunters, vigilantes, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and regular security forces to tackle insecurity across the state. The governor, represented by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, spoke during an inspection tour of projects in the state by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in collaboration with the Presidential Media Team, across some local government areas (LGAs) in Kogi West Senatorial District. He said that the deployment of…

Why I won’t marry a man who wants me to cook regularly — Mercy Eke Former Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, has stirred conversations after sharing her views on relationships and household responsibilities. The reality television star said she would not date or marry a man who expects her to cook for him regularly, explaining that she prefers a relationship built on shared responsibilities and mutual understanding. She emphasised that she can only cook for her man once in a while when she is “in the mood.” Eke stated this in a recent episode of the Toke Moments podcast,…

Oyebamiji meets Osun Muslim community, pledges fairnessThe governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 15 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has assured residents that, if elected, he will make the state safe for business and create opportunities for citizens to prosper. Oyebamiji made the remarks during an interactive session at the Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) Secretariat in Osogbo yesterday. He said his campaign decision was intentional and that he had put a team in place to identify “critical intervention” areas, particularly in education, healthcare delivery, power generation, agriculture, and workers’ welfare. He added that…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining and strengthen governance in the solid minerals sector through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Solid Minerals Development minister, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this in Abuja when he received the Director-General of NIMC, Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote and her management team on a visit.Alake described NIMC as a critical institution in Nigeria’s development architecture, stressing that credible identity management has become indispensable for effective governance, national security and economic planning. According to him, the ongoing reforms in the mining sector…

Gullies, gridlocks, grief These are perhaps the most fitting descriptions of the state of roads in many communities in Ogun State, especially those bordering Lagos. For many Nigerians, the rainy season offers a welcome relief from the blistering heat of the dry months. In many parts of Ogun State, however, every rainfall signals the beginning of another round of hardship, as dilapidated roads become waterlogged, riddled with potholes and craters, and in some cases, completely impassable. From Ifo to Ado-Odo/Ota, Abeokuta North to Obafemi-Owode and other major Ogun communities bordering Lagos, residents say years of neglected road infrastructure have combined…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over alleged N210billion duplicated allocations in the 2026 budget, saying that the President Bola Tinubu administration cannot build prosperity on alleged deception. Atiku, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, accused the Federal Government of fiscal indiscipline, noting that the consequences are evident in the country’s declining prosperity rankings. The former Vice President noted that recently the country has witnessed cases of Budgetary allocations outside the statutory mandates of agencies, as well as alleged insertions of billions of naira and expenditures that have no bearing on…

Akwa Ibom: Eno visits flood-hit communities, promises new drainage master plan Eno during inspection of flooding areas in UyoEno during inspection of flooding areas in Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has inspected communities ravaged by flooding and promised to develop a new drainage master plan to tackle the flood menace in the state. The Uyo metropolis was submerged by flooding a few days ago following torrential rainfall that hit the city, rendering families homeless and making several streets impassable. Eno, during his inspection of the worst-hit areas, expressed sympathy for residents affected by the flooding and reaffirmed…