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The Senate on Tuesday urged health regulatory agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Health, to make the availability of antivenoms and other essential reptile antidotes a mandatory requirement for the licensing, registration, and renewal of accreditation of private hospitals. The upper chamber also called on the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ensure the availability of safe and affordable antivenoms in hospitals across the country. The resolutions followed a motion sponsored by the Senator representing Lagos West, Idiat Adebule, during plenary. Mrs Adebule raised the…

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has confirmed it will formally appeal the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic scenes that overshadowed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, 3 February, after receiving CAF’s disciplinary rulings, the Moroccan federation expressed deep dissatisfaction with the decisions of the CAF Disciplinary Committee, describing the sanctions as disproportionate to the incidents that unfolded during the final on Sunday, 18 January. The AFCON showpiece, which Senegal won 1–0 after extra time, was marred…

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned gospel musician and worship leader, Ron Kenoly. In an emotional tribute, Bishop Oke hailed the late singer as a “true worshipper,” noting that his entire life and calling were poured out in honour of God. “Farewell to a true worshipper, Ron Kenoly,” the PFN leader wrote. “A man of humility, a vessel of grace, and a true worshipper who gave his life to the glory of God.” According to Bishop Oke, Kenoly operated with profound spiritual depth and was…

Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the ongoing NELFUND initiative, emphasizing its impact on students and families across Nigeria. Prof. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday on Channels TV Politics. He highlighted the challenges many Nigerian students face in paying school fees. “Most students in Nigeria have difficulty paying their school fees. I know of many who had to withdraw from universities because they couldn’t afford it,” he said. He explained that under the NELFUND initiative, students can now access loans that cover their tuition fees, while also receiving a monthly allowance of N20,000, whether…

The Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has sentenced the Managing Director of Builderstech Solution Ltd, Agene Johnson Godwin, to 48 years’ imprisonment for his role in a large-scale investment scam. Justice M.S. Abubakar handed down the sentence after finding Godwin guilty on an amended eight-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court heard that the convict defrauded more than 5,000 unsuspecting investors of over N500 million through fraudulent investment schemes operated under Builderstech Solution Ltd. Godwin was found to have collected funds from members of the public under false pretences,…

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says his team is still in contention to win the title this season. After beating Kano Pillars 2-0 in their last game, Rangers moved up to third place in the NPFL table, just two points behind leaders Rivers United. Ilechukwu emphasized that the team’s focus is on creating balance between new and old players. He also highlighted the team’s plan and structure, which he said won’t change with the introduction of young players. “We introduced some new players in the game against Kano Pillars, we must find a way to create balance in the team…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to adopt a preventive, planned, and evidence-based approach to road maintenance to improve the condition and lifespan of federal roads. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 2026 Roads Summit with the theme, “Sustainable Road Infrastructure for National Growth”. The President also tasked the agency to develop a comprehensive, geo-referenced national database of failed and failing federal roads. The database, he said, should clearly identify the causes of road failures, whether arising from design…

The Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has shifted the party’s proposed national convention to March 29 and 30, dissolving the South-West, North-West and Plateau State zonal committees. The PDP Caretaker Committee’s Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja after a meeting of the National Working Committee. Mohammed said the convention, earlier scheduled for March 28 and 29, was adjusted following deliberations by the committee. He said, “There are certain decisions—major decisions that were reached, far-reaching decisions indeed. And part of the decisions reached from this…

Ex-Man United striker Andy Cole has chosen in the ongoing debate over football’s greatest player, naming Diego Maradona as the best of all time, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. While many ex-United players have sided with Ronaldo in the GOAT discussion, Cole revealed he has a different view, pointing to the legendary Argentine as the ultimate football icon. Cole, who left United in 1995, two years before Ronaldo joined the club, has always spoken highly of CR7. In 2021, when Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford, Cole praised the forward’s enduring talent and hunger, saying: As reported by Planet…

Popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said she is not opposed to dancing for fun while promoting a movie but will not do so if it feels forced or obligatory. The veteran actress and filmmaker made this known during a recent appearance on TVC Entertainment, a clip of which was shared on Instagram on Tuesday. “I’m sorry, I would not be doing the dancing. I’m very, very sorry. It’s just not me. I dance. I love to dance, I’m sure a lot of us love to dance. She explained that the backlash against dance-driven movie promotions stems from the pressure…