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The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Wednesday screened and confirmed four commissioner-nominees forwarded by the state governor…

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening institutional collaboration…

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Reliable internet has become as important to remote workers as electricity. For software developers pushing code to GitHub, designers collaborating on Figma, or content creators uploading large video files, even a brief connection drop can disrupt productivity. 

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The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting quackery in the state’s health sector to curb illegal medical practice and protect residents from unqualified practitioners.

The legislation, sponsored by the Deputy Leader, Dr Davies Etta, also established a Health Monitoring Task Force to strengthen healthcare regulation across the state.

The bill scaled third reading after lawmakers adopted the report of the House Committee on Health, Nutrition and Food Security during plenary on Wednesday.

Presenting the report, the committee’s Chairman, Mr Hillary Bisong, Member Representing Boki 2 State Constituency said the legislation would eliminate unlicensed medical practice and improve healthcare standards.

Bisong said the committee held a public hearing where health professionals, civil society organisations and residents expressed overwhelming support for the proposed law.

He said the bill became necessary because fake practitioners had caused wrong diagnoses, poor treatment, avoidable deaths and eroded public confidence in healthcare services.

According to him, the committee expanded the bill from three parts and 10 sections to four parts and 15 sections for greater effectiveness.

“Also, enforcement will align with existing national laws regulating medical and allied health professions to ensure seamless implementation.”

Contributing to the debate, lawmakers described the bill as timely, saying it would strengthen healthcare delivery through stricter regulation and improved enforcement.

They noted that recent cases involving unqualified persons performing medical procedures underscored the urgent need to tackle quackery in the health sector.

Speaker of the assembly, Mr Elvert Ayambem described the legislation as one of the landmark private members’ bills of the 10th Assembly and commended its sponsor.

The House subsequently considered the bill clause-by-clause in the Committee of the Whole before unanimously adopting the committee’s recommendations.

The assembly thereafter passed the bill after its third reading and directed that a clean copy be forwarded to the governor for assent.

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Nigeria has called on the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) to prioritise the country…

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Brentford have announced the departure of Jordan Henderson, who left the club by mutual consent.

The 36-year-old joined the Bees from Ajax last summer and played 34 times in 2025/26.

The midfielder is progressing in talks with Chelsea over joining on a free transfer.

Brentford told Henderson since that they would not stand in his way if big clubs came in for him.

Chelsea want to add experience to manager Xabi Alonso’s squad and the 36-year-old fits that bill.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Henderson said: “I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one.

“Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I’ll always be thankful for that.

“I hope I was able to play my part in helping the team through an important period for the club. We achieved a lot together last season, and it’s something everyone involved should be proud of.

“Brentford is a special football club. It’s ambitious, progressive and full of good people. From the owners and leadership, to the coaching staff, the players and everyone behind the scenes, it’s been a privilege to be part of it.

“Most of all, I’d like to thank the supporters. Their backing never changed, and the connection they have with the club is clear to see. They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way every step of the journey.”

Transfer: Henderson terminates Brentford contract ahead of Chelsea move

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) on Wednesday in Calabar disclosed that only N28 million has been allocated to it between 2023 and 2025.

The spokesperson of the NTCA, Mr Emmanuel Onwuka, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the allocation was grossly inadequate.

Onwuka said the allocations threaten implementation of the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015 and weaken efforts against tobacco-related diseases nationwide.

According to him, domestic investment in tobacco control shows N4.7 million in 2023, N10 million in 2024, and N13 million in 2025 in spite of growing public health challenges linked to tobacco use.

He said the allocations contrast sharply with Nigeria’s estimated N526.4 billion spent treating tobacco-related illnesses in 2019 alone, according to the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa.

Onwuka cited the World Health Organisation (WHO) as estimating that more than 3.5 million Nigerians use tobacco, while about 16,100 people die annually from tobacco-related diseases.

“Enforcement of smoke-free laws, public awareness campaigns, cessation services, research and tobacco industry monitoring remained largely dependent on international donor funding. Bloomberg Philanthropies, Vital Strategies, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the WHO have sustained advocacy, policy reforms and implementation support in Nigeria,” he said.

He warned that declining global development funding could weaken tobacco control programmes, exposing Nigeria to aggressive tobacco industry marketing and increasing public health risks.

Onwuka urged government to establish sustainable domestic financing through earmarked tobacco tax revenues dedicated exclusively to tobacco control programmes and enforcement activities.

He cited Gabon, which allocatesd one per cent of tobacco tax revenues to tobacco control, and Côte d’Ivoire, which dedicated special tobacco levies to health programmes.

He quoted Dr Vetty Agala, Executive Secretary Rivers Contributory Health Protection Programme, as saying that”sustainable tobacco control financing depends on effective revenue generation, resource pooling and strategic purchasing of health interventions.”

He said dedicated funding would ensure consistent support for enforcement, public education, cessation services, research, institutional capacity and effective implementation of existing tobacco control laws.

He noted that NTCA, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids had consistently urged government to increase annual funding to at least N300 million.

He described the proposed N300 million allocation as a practical investment, considering the country’s rising healthcare costs, productivity losses, and preventable deaths linked to tobacco consumption.

Onwuka called on the Federal Government, National Assembly and state governments to prioritise sustainable tobacco control financing, saying stronger investment would protect lives, reduce healthcare costs, and improve national productivity.

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Troops of the 65 Battalion, Nigerian Army, have arrested six suspects and dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State.

The operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, a pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities.

In a statement, the Army said, “Acting on credible intelligence the troops raided the site and arrested six suspected oil bunkerers. The operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities.”

The suspects and all recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Commending the troops, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Abdulrahman Babalola, urged personnel to sustain the fight against economic sabotage and other criminal activities within the Division’s area of responsibility.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, have been spotted together at a public event.

Obi and Amaechi were seen together at the service of songs of Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour, mother of the ADC’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

At the service of songs held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Fountain of Life Sanctuary in Ikeja, both top tier politicians were seen engaged in a chit-chat while hugging each other.

Nkechi came into the spotlight during the 2023 election campaign, when she played an active role in mobilising support for her son.

After the election, she alleged widespread vote buying and accused security agencies of failing to apprehend the perpetrators.

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Peter Obi, Amaechi spotted together in Lagos [VIDEO]

Hundreds of newly recruited local government workers in Cross River State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Calabar…

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