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The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has commended the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) for its sustained efforts toward tackling hospital malnutrition and promoting nutrition awareness across Nigeria. The monarch made the commendation during a courtesy visit by the Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, to the Asagba’s Palace on Monday, November 10, 2025. Dr. Isichei, who was accompanied by other team members among whom are Mr. Nnamdi Isichei, briefed the monarch on preparations for the forthcoming 2026 Clinical Nutrition Conference, scheduled to hold from…

A 2027 presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga-Hashim, has warned that democracy in Africa risks sliding back into dictatorship unless political leaders make tangible concessions to the people by embedding social welfare and economic justice into governance. Speaking at the National Conference on the Future of Democracy in Nigeria, organized by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) on Wednesday in Abuja, the former presidential candidate said democracy must go beyond elections to deliver prosperity, jobs, and hope to citizens. Gbenga Hashim referenced a former Head of State who once remarked that “people will not eat democracy,” stressing that unless…

The National Working Committee (NWC) and the 2025 National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) informs all party members and the general public that the 2025 National Convention of the PDP has not been postponed but will go on as scheduled on Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The NWC and the NCOC urges Party members and Nigerians in general to disregard misleading claims being peddled to the contrary by some individuals who, it has been revealed, are recruited by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its failed…

Former Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development in Osun State, Sir (Arc) Muyiwa Ige has been speaking about why he is the most qualified to occupy the position of 3rd Vice President of the Nigerian Institute Of Architects. Ige, son of former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige, passed this message to fellow Architects in his address to them as part of activities that will lead to NIA’s BGM 2025. Read the full text of Arc Muyiwa Ige’s speech here: Distinguished Colleagues, Greetings. I am Arc. Muyiwa Ige,fnia, and Your Most Preferred Candidate for the post…

Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States could now be denied visas and green cards based on pre-existing chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, under new guidance issued by the Trump administration. The directive, which significantly expands the criteria for who is deemed a potential “public charge,” has been sent by the State Department on to US embassies and consular offices worldwide. A cable sent by the State Department to visa officers instructs them to flag applicants whose medical conditions could require “hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of care.” The list of conditions cited…

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola (De-Damak), has celebrated Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a true son of Ibadanland and a man of integrity, humility, and exemplary leadership. In a statement released in Ibadan by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Faysol Oluwakemi, Aare Akinola lauded Ambassador Arapaja’s commitment to public service, peacebuilding, and community development, noting that his life and leadership continue to inspire many within and beyond Oyo State. The Aare Musulumi described the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its 2022 National Multi-dimensional Poverty Index report, put the number of multi-dimensionally poor people in the country at 133 million, representing 63 percent of the population. The agency also stated that of this number, 86 million people (65 percent) live in the North, while nearly 47 million (35 percent) live in the South. Although the internationally recognized metric for categorizing anyone as being poor is living below $2.15 per day, the NBS, in its report, adopted the multi-dimensional approach of identifying non-monetary deprivations that breed poverty. Thus, NBS identified four major determinants of…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has congratulated Amb. Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) and former Oyo State Deputy Governor, on his birthday. Barr. Lawal praised Arapaja’s dedication to Oyo State, the PDP, and Nigeria, citing his contributions to the state’s development and his commitment to Governor Makinde’s leadership. He described Arapaja as a loyal party member, reliable democrat, and patriot, lauding his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and the PDP. Lawal wished Arapaja more strength to continue serving Oyo State, the PDP, and humanity, praying for God’s guidance and blessings. He said: “I…

Former presidential candidate and public policy advocate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is set to headline the National Conference on the Future of Democracy in Nigeria, organized by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA). The high level conference, themed “Sustaining Democratic Growth Beyond the Polls for Effective Governance,” is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the NILDS Conference Hall, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway, Abuja. In a statement signed by PAACA’s Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, the event is designed to spark a national conversation on how Nigeria can consolidate its democracy through institutional resilience, governance accountability, and civic…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has congratulated the team of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State on the resounding victory recorded at the just-concluded governorship election, describing it as a testament to the administration’s discipline, teamwork, and people-oriented governance. In a statement signed by the National Chairman of the Association, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, the ACPN extended warm felicitations to members of the Governor’s inner circle, including the Chief of Staff, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC), and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals, for their dedication and loyalty, which he said contributed immensely…