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The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ambrose Igwe Kammah Ezeh, has called on the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt stronger and more decisive tobacco control measures, including policies that could eliminate nicotine from tobacco products or impose an outright ban on tobacco, warning that Nigeria can no longer afford the enormous health and economic burden associated with tobacco use. Ezeh made the call during a press briefing to commemorate the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, observed globally on May 31, where he described tobacco as…

.Warns against politicisation of incident Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on government at all levels to work together to confront the present insecurity challenges and rescue the pupils and teachers abducted recently in Yawota and Ahoro Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area. Governor Makinde made the call on Tuesday, while receiving leaders and members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who came on a peaceful/solidarity rally to demand the quick and safe release of the abductees. He noted that the incident is…

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said Nigerians watched with shock as the former governor disintegrated before the eyes of the world by making a series of false accusations, apparently under certain influences. Prince Oyelade said Governor Seyi Makinde is too preoccupied with finding a solution to the challenges posed by the kidnappers of children and teachers in the state to engage someone whose lifestyle and comportment have been…

*Massive Turnout as Gbenga Hashim Emerges Accord Party Presidential Candidate* Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate of the Accord Party following the successful conduct of the party’s affirmation primaries held across several states of the federation. The exercise, which recorded a massive turnout of party members and supporters, saw Dr. Hashim secure overwhelming affirmative votes, affirming his position as the party’s standard-bearer for the forthcoming presidential election. Although he was unopposed going into the primaries, the exercise was conducted to allow party faithful to formally endorse his candidature through a democratic affirmation process. Results received…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration would continue to put in all efforts to ensure the safe return of the teachers and children abducted at Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Governor Makinde stated this on Saturday at L.A Basic School, Ahoro Esiele, when he paid a visit to the area to commiserate with the families and relatives of the victims. Makinde, who appealed for the understanding and cooperation of the people, also charged them not to put blames on the federal or state government but to join hands together to ensure the successful…

The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has announced its 5th Annual Clinical Nutrition Conference, a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing the “silent epidemic” of hospital malnutrition currently undermining patient recovery across Nigeria. The conference is scheduled to take place from June 22nd to 25th, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba, Delta State. In her opening address to the press through a zoom briefing, Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, Founder and President of WASPEN, emphasize the alarming prevalence of malnutrition within Nigerian healthcare facilities. According to data shared by the society, between 30% and 45%…

.Affirmed as APM’s presidential candidate Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has promised to give Nigerians practical reforms that would translate into improved welfare and security for all citizens if elected as the country’s president in the 2027 general elections. The governor stated this in his acceptance speech after being affirmed as the consensus presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) at the Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital, Ibadan, on Saturday. Makinde, who lamented the rising case of insecurity, inflation and hunger in the country, said a new direction must emerge to reset Nigeria. He said, “Today,…

– Accuses Tinubu Govt of Plot to Capture Opposition Parties Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued ahead of the Accord Party presidential primary scheduled for May 30, 2026, Hashim claimed that there were deliberate efforts by influential figures to weaken opposition platforms and prevent the emergence of credible challengers…

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, has congratulated the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare, on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, the respected Islamic leader described Mr. Sunday Dare as a distinguished media professional, visionary administrator, and patriotic Nigerian whose contributions to journalism, public communication, sports administration, and national development remain commendable. Aare Musulumi noted that Mr. Sunday Dare has consistently demonstrated excellence, professionalism, and dedication in every position he has occupied,…

Makinde Calls For Expedited Action On State Police Creation.As APM adopts Adekanmbi as consensus governorship candidate Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the creation of state police as a way of strengthening the security architecture and curbing criminality in the country. Governor Makinde, who made this call on Thursday at the governorship and legislative primary elections of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) which held at Watershed Event Centre, Old Ife Road, Ibadan, asked the Federal Government to support the state houses of assembly to accelerate the process of enacting the required…