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5 days, 8 hours ago Politics

Oriire pupils' rescue: Collaboration key to tackling insecurity, says Gani Adams

Commends FG, Oyo government, security agencies Calls for greater investment in intelligence gathering By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has commended the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security agencies and local security g…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Sports

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

- Published Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup. The Teranga Lions, who had been managed by Thiaw since December 2024, were beaten by France and Norway in their opening two group games. They thrashed Iraq 5-0 to qu…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

Orire pupils' rescue reflects Tinubu's commitment to security, says Sanwo-Olu

Gov Sanwo-Olu By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting the lives of Nigerians. …

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

ADC chieftain urges Tinubu to resign over insecurity

By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State and former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Gana Isa, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, alleging that the administration has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect t…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

Igbo Leaders of Thought warn against weakening opposition, urge judiciary to safeguard democracy

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a socio-political group comprising intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the South-East, has expressed concern over what it described as the weakening of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

Candidates' List: INEC extends deadline to July 14

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14,…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

FG increases WAEC, NECO registration fees to N50,000

By Adesina Wahab The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has given approval for the National Examinations Council, NECO and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to increase the registration fee for their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, to N50,000 p…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

FREED OYO SCHOOL CHILDREN:Medical checks must include mental evaluation, NMA warns

File: Oriire students and teachers rescued. By Chioma Obinna The release of the Oyo schoolchildren after more than 50 days in captivity has once again brought to the fore the often-overlooked physical and psychological toll of kidnapping. While the return of victims is widely celebrated, medical ex…

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5 days, 10 hours ago Politics

Tinubu reiterates support for horse racing revival

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will promote traditional sports, especially horse racing, to empower youths, strengthen unity and stimulate economic growth. Tinubu spoke through Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, at Saturday’s Renewed Hope West African Horse Ra…

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5 days, 10 hours ago Politics

Ex-Defence Chief urges veterans to continue national service beyond uniform

Former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Adm. Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, has urged retired military personnel to remain active contributors to national development. Ibrahim made the call at the 41st Anniversary Reunion Dinner of the 6th Regular Course Alumni Association of the Naval War College, on Saturday …

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5 days, 10 hours ago Politics

Abuja’s housing crisis: why affordable homes stay out of reach for low paid workers

Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city, has witnessed remarkable urban growth since its development in the 1980s. The city’s population has increased from 776,298 in 2006 to an estimated 2,057,985 in 2026. A serious housing crisis has developed: high rents and developments focused on luxury force lo…

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5 days, 10 hours ago Business

Nepal sends maximum foreign students to India; Karnataka top pick among foreigners: MoE

Listen to this article in summarized format The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for 2023-24 noted that India's higher education institutions attracted students from 173 countries in the 2023-24 academic year, with 58,134 foreign students enrolled across universities and colleges in the…

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5 days, 12 hours ago Politics

A Declining President may take the Planet down with him

( Tom Engelhardt Substack ) – Iran, Iraq, Irate. What a world! It couldn’t be much stranger, could it? And by the way, what is it about the Middle East? Since the Gulf War of 1990-1991, it’s just never really ended, has it? Who cares that the region is halfway around the world from Washington, D.C.…

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5 days, 13 hours ago Politics

TINUBU, ATIKU, OBI: Battle for North’s votes intensifies

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja Abuja has a way of transforming seemingly routine political exchanges into conversations that echo far beyond the Federal Capital Territory. On any given day, the city’s hotels, private residences and political party offices double as informal negotiating tables where g…

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5 days, 13 hours ago Politics

Understanding the nexus between facilities management and property value enhancement

By Funke Taiwo Maintenance or management of facilities plays an important role in extending the lifespan of properties, be it private, residential, commercial or industrial properties. Without these critical and very essential endeavors, buildings would fall into disrepair. It is within a building …

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5 days, 13 hours ago Politics

PFIPC: Tinubu under pressure to drop ICPC inquiry, order independent investigation

• ‘Gbaja should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to …

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5 days, 13 hours ago Politics

How idle tankers, inadequate parking bays keep Apapa, Kirikiri in constant gridlock

One of the farm tanks in Apapa. By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Lagos’ Apapa and Kirikiri industrial corridors continue to experience recurring traffic gridlock, with industry stakeholders attributing the problem to the indiscriminate parking of petroleum tankers waiting for loading opportunities and…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

Flooding: In Lekki, the rich also cry

…as floods turn exclusive estates into ‘canals’ •Inside story of losses, regrets •EYE WITNESS: I watched in awe as floodwater carried two jeeps like paper •Coastal Road is culprit – RESIDENTS By Juliet Umeh On a good day, the streets leading into some of Lekki’s most exclusive estates are lined wit…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Business

Let us pay attention, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

When I was young, there was a family who lived close to us on our street in the Fadeyi area of Lagos. I will call the man of the family Mr Benson. He had a wife, Mrs Remi Benson. When they first arrived on our street, Mr Benson had a motorbike, and his wife would ride the bike with him on occasion.…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

Oyo shoolchildren: Blow-by-blow account of how they regained freedom

One of the kidnap victims with rescue troops. •Military officer on rescue mission killed—Source •Army, Sanwo-Olu, Sultan, Atiku, Obi, Gani Adams, others speak By Dapo Akinrefon, Chioma Obinna, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Kingsley Omonobi, Deola Badru and Olayinka Ajayi Fresh facts have emerged, revealing th…

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