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The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has called for the immediate prohibition of political and religious activities at the MKO Abiola National Stadium and other national stadiums across the country, warning that the continued use of sports facilities for non-sporting events is accelerating their deterioration.Shaibu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Ben Ogbemudia, stressing that stadiums were built primarily for the training and development of athletes and must be preserved for that purpose.He expressed concern over the declining number of stadiums in Nigeria that meet international standards, noting that the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is currently the onl...

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, barred Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting for a second term in office in 2028. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Dr Akin Egbuwalo, had filed a suit at the court seeking the interpretation of Section 137(3) of the Constitution regarding the eligibility of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, to contest for a second term. The suit had the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Ondo State Attorney General, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Aiyedatiwa, Adelami, and the APC as defendants. In a judgment delivered by Justice Toyin Adegoke, on Thursday, March 12, the court held that Aiyedatiwa would be ineligible to stand for election in 202...

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwande Local Government Area to improve security and help displaced residents safely return to their communities.Lawmakers also called on security agencies to increase surveillance and carry out coordinated patrols and operations across affected communities to prevent further attacks.In particular, the Senate recommended setting up a military base along the Ikyurav–Ya–Ukusu corridor to ensure a consistent security presence in the troubled area.The chamber further appealed to telecommunications companies to install communication masts in the locality so residents can make distress calls during emergencies.It also directed the National Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials a...

Australia has ordered all non-essential government officials stationed in Israel and the United Arab Emirates to leave as security conditions across the Middle East continue to worsen.The announcement was made by Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, who said the move was necessary because of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region. Wong said that while non-essential staff are being withdrawn, essential Australian officials will remain in both countries to continue supporting Australian citizens who may require assistance.The Australian government has also reiterated its travel advisory urging citizens not to travel to Israel or the United Arab Emirates, warning that the security environment could deteriorate further.In a message shared on social ...

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has stated that the seat of the senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, could be declared vacant if he is no longer a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).Bamidele made the comment during plenary on Thursday following the decision by Abaribe and eight other senators to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Earlier reports indicated that at least nine senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and APGA had switched their allegiance to the ADC.The wave of defections has sparked debate within the Senate over the legality of such moves and their constitutional implications for the affected lawmakers.Responding to the development, Bamidele maintained that the Constitution clearly...

Nigeria has officially received Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. The breakthrough medication was approved by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, with support from the Global Fund.Nigerian Culture ShowcaseLenacapavir is designed for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), offering an alternative to daily oral HIV prevention drugs. The injectable treatment is administered twice a year, providing people at risk of HIV infection with a more convenient option compared to daily medication.Health experts say the new injection could significantly improve treatment adherence, particularly among individuals who find it difficult to maintain a daily drug routine. ...