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PDP Urges INEC To Address Allegations Of Land Gifts From Wike

7Apr

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PDP Urges INEC To Address Allegations Of Land Gifts From Wike

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly clarify claims that its officials received land and cash gifts from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.The opposition party also alleged that the Supervising National Commissioner for the FCT, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, had reportedly acknowledged receiving such land allocations.According to the PDP, these alleged gifts raise serious concerns about neutrality, especially as they may be connected to the electoral process. The party questioned the appropriateness of electoral officials accepting such benefits, stressing that INEC must remain impartial.In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP furthe...

Sowore: IGP Planned Murder Probe Against Davido During #EndSARS

7Apr

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Sowore: IGP Planned Murder Probe Against Davido During #EndSARS

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that Afrobeats star Davido stepped back from the #EndSARS protests after being threatened with a murder investigation.Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Sowore claimed there were behind-the-scenes pressures that influenced the singer’s decision to withdraw from the movement. He explained that although #EndSARS had visible leaders, authorities were uncomfortable with figures they could not control.Sowore noted that Davido was actively involved in meetings during the protests. However, the situation reportedly changed when the singer travelled to Abuja to meet with former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.According to Sowore, Davido was informed upon arrival that he was to be investigated over the alleged murder of one...

TCN Commences Upgrade of 138km Alaoji–Onitsha Transmission Line

7Apr

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TCN Commences Upgrade of 138km Alaoji–Onitsha Transmission Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has kicked off the reconstruction and upgrade of the 138-kilometre Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV transmission line, a strategic move to strengthen electricity supply in the South-East. The project, executed in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), involves clearing the Right of Way (RoW) under a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), according to a Monday statement from TCN.The upgrade will convert the existing single-circuit line into a 330kV double-circuit quad-conductor line, greatly boosting the grid’s capacity and efficiency. Aromeh Adole, Assistant General Manager at the AfDB Project Implementation Unit, stated that the new line will deliver four times the transmission capacity of the current line, revolutionizing bulk power delivery in...

UK Resident Doctors Launch New Strike Over Pay Dispute

7Apr

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UK Resident Doctors Launch New Strike Over Pay Dispute

Doctors in England have started a fresh round of industrial action on Tuesday amid ongoing tensions with the government over pay and working conditions. The six-day strike involves resident doctors—those below consultant level—and is expected to place further pressure on the nation’s healthcare system.This marks the 15th strike by doctors in just over three years. Earlier strikes had secured a 28.9% pay increase spread over three years. However, members of the British Medical Association argue that this increment does not sufficiently compensate for the erosion of earnings caused by inflation.The union is calling for full pay restoration to 2008 levels, a demand the government has repeatedly deemed unrealistic given current economic conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting critic...

Former Nigerian VP Yemi Osinbajo Appointed Senior Adviser to Africa CDC Director-General

7Apr

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Former Nigerian VP Yemi Osinbajo Appointed Senior Adviser to Africa CDC Director-General

Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed as a senior strategic adviser to the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya.Announcing the appointment on Monday, the agency said Osinbajo joins at a pivotal moment as Africa CDC advances the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda. The initiative aims to strengthen Africa’s influence in global health, increase domestic health funding, accelerate local production of medical supplies, and enhance health systems to better respond to pandemics.Kaseya highlighted Osinbajo’s broad expertise, stating:"Professor Osinbajo brings exceptional experience at the intersection of governance, finance, law, and diplomacy. At a time when Africa must act with greater ambition and authority on the future of ...

Harry Maguire Extends Manchester United Stay Until 2027

7Apr

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Harry Maguire Extends Manchester United Stay Until 2027

Harry Maguire has committed his future to Manchester United after signing a new one-year contract extension, with the option to prolong it by an additional year.The 33-year-old defender was nearing the end of his previous deal, which was set to expire at the close of the season. The new agreement could see him remain at Old Trafford through an eighth season since his record £80 million move from Leicester City in 2019 — a fee that was a world record for a defender at the time.Since joining United, Maguire has made 266 appearances and played a key role in the club’s success, including winning the League Cup in the 2022–23 season and the FA Cup the following year.Reacting to the extension, Maguire described playing for Manchester United as a great honour and expressed pride in co...

Woman Whose Cancer Report Was Allegedly Altered by Blessing CEO Speaks Out (Video)

7Apr

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Woman Whose Cancer Report Was Allegedly Altered by Blessing CEO Speaks Out (Video)

The cancer survivor at the center of the controversy involving Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has broken her silence after her family threatened legal action.Mrs. Deborah Mbara, Creative Director of Zazi Beauty, shared how Blessing allegedly gained her trust to access her medical report. According to Deborah, Blessing called her in distress, claiming to be fearful for her life, and requested her cancer report for comparison. Believing her to be sincere, Deborah said she sent the document—only to later discover it circulating online with Blessing’s name attached.Deborah also presented evidence to counter Blessing’s claims that they had never met. She shared a video—originally posted by Blessing—showing them together in Asaba, where she had done Blessing’s makeup th...

Rapper Lil Nas X Enrolled in Mental Health Diversion Program After Arrest

7Apr

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Rapper Lil Nas X Enrolled in Mental Health Diversion Program After Arrest

A judge has approved Lil Nas X’s request to enter a mental health diversion program following his arrest for allegedly assaulting police officers in Los Angeles in August 2025.During a court hearing on April 6, the California judge ruled that the Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, could have the charges dismissed if he successfully completes the program and stays out of legal trouble for the next two years.Speaking after the hearing, Hill expressed relief, saying he was grateful and acknowledged the situation could have turned out worse.The rapper was arrested late at night on Ventura Boulevard while reportedly walking nearly naked, wearing only underwear and cowboy boots. He was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, and was l...

NMA Says Blessing CEO’s Cancer Report Was Altered, Urges Authorities to Act

7Apr

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NMA Says Blessing CEO’s Cancer Report Was Altered, Urges Authorities to Act

The Nigeria Medical Association (Delta State chapter) has stated that the cancer test result being circulated by influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was falsified.In a statement issued on April 1, the association revealed that the owner of Xinus Medical Diagnostics — the facility where Blessing claimed to have conducted the test — denied issuing any such report to her. Instead, the lab confirmed that the result being shared actually belongs to a different patient.According to the clarification, Xinus Medical Diagnostics is based in Asaba, Delta State, not Enugu as claimed. The lab disclosed that in May 2025, it carried out a confirmatory breast cancer test for a patient identified as Mbara Deborah, following a referral from a private hospital in Asaba. The r...

Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over Alleged War Crimes

7Apr

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Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over Alleged War Crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith, widely regarded as Australia’s most decorated living soldier, has been arrested and is expected to face multiple war crimes charges linked to the alleged killing of unarmed civilians during his deployment in Afghanistan.The 47-year-old former member of the Australian Defence Force was taken into custody at Sydney Airport on Tuesday morning, according to the Australian Federal Police.He is set to be charged with five counts of war crime murder relating to the deaths of five individuals in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Each count carries a potential life sentence.Roberts-Smith was once celebrated as a national hero, having earned several of Australia’s highest military honours, including the Victoria Cross, for his service across six tours in Afghanistan b...