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Ben Murray-Bruce To Tinubu: Nigeria Needs More ‘Mad Men’ In Government

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Former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has called on President Bola Tinubu to bring more “mad men” into his administration, saying Nigeria needs bold officials who are willing to confront entrenched interests and deliver results. Murray-Bruce, who is also the founder of Silverbird Group, in a post on his X handle, said he was making the call as a supporter of the administration who wants the President to succeed, stressing that support should not translate into sycophancy. He explained that by “mad men”, he meant people who were willing to challenge a broken system, confront powerful interests and reject mediocrity in public service. According to him, Nigerians need officials who are “crazy enough to confront a broken system, step on powerful toes, offend entrenched interests and refuse to accept mediocrity simply because mediocrity has become normal.” The former senator cited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, as an example of what he described as a ...
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Mandatory Fortification of Bouillon Cubes: A Threat to Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria

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By Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces-exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies - advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified seasoning cubes, which are consumed in almost every Nigerian home, could become an effective vehicle for delivering essential vitamins and minerals to pregnant women across the country, helping to reduce the country’s high prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age and neural tube defects in newborns. These advocates point to high household reach, framing fortification of ultra-processed seasoning cubes as a primary maternal health intervention, while ignoring the grave maternal and neonatal emergencies- gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and cardiovascular complications caused by high sodium intake in pregnancy. ...
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AIG Jimoh To Lagos, Ogun Residents: Trust Police, Security Will Improve

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Olorundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun states of improved security, urging them to sustain their trust and cooperation with the police. Jimoh gave the assurance in Lagos when the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja, Kehinde Adewole, presented him with the “Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award 2026” at the Zonal Headquarters, Onikan. Adewole said the award recognised Jimoh’s leadership, professionalism and commitment to accountability-oriented policing. He cited the recovery of more than 115 stolen vehicles, prosecution of suspected cult members and zero-incident security records during major festive celebrations under Jimoh’s leadership as Lagos Commissioner of Police and now AIG. He also credited the deployment of 250 personnel and 50 tactical vehicles to strategic locations, alongside rapid crime-response operations, for contributing to the recognition. Respondi...
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Ooni To Adeleke: Election Is Over, Now Unite Osun

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The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to use his renewed mandate to unite the state and accelerate development. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, described Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election as a fresh mandate and a renewed responsibility to serve all residents of the state. In a statement by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the monarch said the conclusion of the election should mark the beginning of a new chapter of unity, reconciliation and purposeful governance. He urged Adeleke to extend an olive branch to political opponents and work towards healing divisions that may have emerged during the electioneering period. “Y...
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IGP Disu: Jungle Justice Is Murder, Offenders Will Face Prosecution

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IGP Olatunji Disu Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has declared that the Nigeria Police Force will prosecute anyone involved in jungle justice, warning that mob killings amount to murder and will no longer be tolerated. Disu, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, said only a competent court of law has the authority to determine whether a suspect is guilty and impose punishment. He urged Nigerians to hand over suspected criminals to the police or other relevant security agencies for investigation and prosecution, stressing that no individual, community or group has the right to take another person’s life. “Jungle justice is murder. It is not justice; it is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal,” the IGP said. He maintained that Nigeria operates under the rule of law and not mob rule, adding that every person, including a criminal suspect, is entitled to life, dignity and fair hearing. According to Disu, allegations, rumours, viral videos or...
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CRAN Commends IGP, Police For Violence-Free Osun Election

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Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, and the entire leadership and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force for their professionalism and commitment to ensuring a peaceful, credible and violence-free election in Osun State. The commendation came after the governorship election, which was conducted against a backdrop of heightened political tension and widespread apprehension. Despite the challenging environment, CRAN, in a statement was signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, said the ability of the police and other security agencies to maintain order, protect citizens and safeguard the electoral process was highly commendable. The association particularly praised the strategic deployment of personnel, proactive management of potential flashpoints, and the discipline and restraint demonstrated by officers on duty. It said intelligence-led policing and effect...
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Water Crisis Looms As CAPPA Warns Lagos Over Concession, Prepaid Meters

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Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab Residents of Lagos could face deeper hardship in accessing one of life’s most basic necessities if plans to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure and expand prepaid metering go ahead, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned. The civil society organisation in a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, said the proposed arrangement could leave low-income households paying more for unreliable water, while giving private companies significant influence over distribution, tariffs, metering and household access. CAPPA’s warning followed the Lagos State Government’s signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to scope components of a water infrastructure programme within the Lekki Concession Area. Under the proposed arrangement, the f...
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