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The Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has acquired a multi-million naira autism diagnostic tool as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 World Autism Awareness Month. A statement issued by Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Ajibola Abiola stated that the Provost and Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Paul Agboola, made this known on Monday, during an event organised by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department. The statement further stated that the Provost announced the purchase of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)—a globally recognised instrument for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders in children. According to him, it…

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has debunked claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike K. George, that he resigned from office in protest over the current political crisis in the state, stating instead that he was compulsorily retired for gross misconduct. George had, in a letter dated April 11, 2025, announced his resignation from the state judiciary, attributing his decision to the emergence of a “quasi-military administration” in Rivers. He referenced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the controversial appointment of a sole administrator by President Bola Tinubu on March 18. However, the JSC, in a statement issued…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that Boko Haram insurgents have been significantly weakened and are now “standing on their last leg.” Idris made this known during an interview with international broadcaster, France24, aired on Tuesday. For over a decade, the Boko Haram insurgency has ravaged Nigeria’s North-East region, leaving a trail of destruction, mass abductions, and displacement of thousands. The terrorist group, which seeks to establish an Islamic caliphate, once held swathes of territory across local government areas in Borno and surrounding states. However, Idris maintained that years of sustained military offensives have pushed…

There was pandemonium in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday evening as aggrieved ‘investors’ of CBEX, a cryptocurrency trading platform, broke into and looted the office of its affiliate, Smart Treasure (ST Team), following the loss of access to their funds. Viral videos circulating on social media showed angry individuals forcefully gaining entry into the premises and carting away office items, including air conditioners, furniture, and electronics. Although the Oyo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, findings revealed that the unrest erupted after users could no longer access their…

A former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Ogun State, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole, has lost his father, Chief Samson Adeyemi Bankole, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 97. According to a family statement signed by Comrade Bankole, the elder statesman died on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his Lagos residence. The late Chief Bankole, described as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was widely respected for his community values and enduring legacy of service. Funeral arrangements have been announced by the family, beginning with a three-day Service of Songs to be held from Monday,…

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recently shared the fascinating journey that led to his historic election as the president of the continental financial institution in 2015. Speaking at the 14th convocation lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Adesina revealed how key Nigerian leaders played pivotal roles in his rise to the top of the AfDB. The lecture, titled “Advancing Africa’s Positioning Within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics,” also touched on his leadership vision for Africa and the significant strides made by the bank under his tenure. Adesina began his narrative by…

The Nigerian Police in Niger State have arrested a motor boy, Abdullahi Basiru, for his role in diverting 900 bags of cement meant for Maiduguri, Borno State. The police said the arrest occurred on April 5, 2025, when a surveillance team from Bosso Division intercepted a trailer truck at Garima Junction, Bosso, around 9:30 a.m. The trailer, which had been loaded in Obajana, Kogi State, was diverted to Garima Bosso, where it was intended to be sold illegally. Basiru, who confessed during questioning, revealed that he conspired with the driver, Ibrahim Yusuf, who remains at large, to hijack the truck…

Power Generation Companies in Nigeria have raised the alarm over a looming nationwide blackout as the industry faces a deepening liquidity crisis, with unpaid debts now exceeding N4tn. The firms, under the aegis of the Association of Power Generation Companies, APGC, issued a statement on Monday warning that the escalating debt burden and operational neglect could force an imminent shutdown of power plants across the country. Signed by the Chairman of the APGC Board of Trustees, Col. Sani Bello (retd.), the statement described the situation as dire, noting that the continued non-payment for electricity generated and consumed on the national…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has declared that the party will crumble if former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, George, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, strongly opposed Atiku’s potential candidacy, warning that it would signal the party’s demise. “If he (Atiku) picks the PDP ticket in 2027, that will be the end of this party,” George warned. “I want to make it clear: if he secures the ticket through any form…

Amnesty International on Monday said the death toll from the recent violent attacks in Plateau State has risen to 54, with hundreds of residents displaced and living in fear. The global human rights organisation disclosed that the latest assault occurred in Kimakpa village, Miango district of Bassa Local Government Area, where over 25 persons were killed on Monday. In a statement, Amnesty condemned the spate of violence in the state and criticised the Nigerian government for failing to protect residents from repeated attacks by armed groups. “The death toll after the gunmen’s attack on Zikke is now 54, as more…