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Under Makinde, Oyo is now more economically competitive in good governance - Aduwo

As Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s two-term tenure in Oyo State, enters its final phase, national and international observers are assessing the true weight of his administration’s legacy. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Olufemi Aduwo, Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic In…

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Police arrest 43 suspects, rescue six kidnap victims in nationwide operations

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 43 suspected criminals and rescued six kidnapped victims in coordinated operations carried out across the country within the last 24 hours. The Force Headquarters said the operations, conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, …

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NDLEA intercepts 100 wraps of meth from okada rider, seizes N10.3bn cannabis at Lagos port

…Agency arrests South African woman for alleged heroin trafficking with son as cover By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 48-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Onyechere Daniel Chinadufor, for allegedly ingesting 100 wraps of metha…

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5 days, 7 hours ago Politics

Obi to Diaspora Africans: Your voices matter when things go wrong

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Africans in the diaspora to remain actively involved in shaping the continent’s future, saying their voices are important whenever things go wrong in Africa. Obi made the call while delivering a keynote add…

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Nigeria mourns Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the Government and people of Qatar over the death of the country’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Eb…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

Oyo rescue shows Tinubu’s security strategy yielding results, says Kekemeke

President Bola Tinubu Commends troops, urges citizens’ support for security agencies By John Alechenu ABUJA — All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Duerimini Kekemeke, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State demonstrates that President Bola Tinubu’s security…

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5 days, 9 hours ago Politics

SERAP sues INEC over ‘failure to probe alleged N800 billion FAAC diversion for campaign funding’

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for pol…

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5 days, 9 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, 10 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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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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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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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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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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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, 11 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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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, 11 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, 13 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, 14 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, 14 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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