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Obi-Kwankwaso alliance respects power rotation principle between North, South – Kwankwaso
) Vice-Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the alliance between him and Mr Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate,...
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INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Accord as the winner of Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
The Returning Officer...
POLITICS
Obi-Kwankwaso alliance respects power rotation principle between North, South – Kwankwaso
) Vice-Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the alliance between him and Mr Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate,...
Osun: Lagos APM guber candidate congratulates Adeleke, says outcome victory for...
The Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Prince Laja Adeoye, has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the...
INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Accord as the winner of Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
The Returning Officer...
METRO
SEREC urges reforms, not abandonment of NSW
)The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has responded to commentaries questioning the National Single Window (NSW), “dual clearing” and parallel manual interventions at...
41 UniPods to drive Nigeria’s knowledge economy – Alausa
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is establishing 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions to transform research...
Kebbi distributes 7 new 30-seater buses to tertiary institutions to ease students’...
) Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has distributed seven 30-seater buses to tertiary institutions in the state to ease the mobility of their students.
The...
NATIONAL
FG reaffirms commitment to prioritising security, Nigeria diaspora
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security and harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development.
The Minister of...
NYSC hails corps members’ discipline, commitment during Osun governorship election
The Osun Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, has commended corps members deployed as ad hoc staff for Saturday’s governorship...
Idofian community hands over N15.58m office building to NDLEA in Kwara
Idofian Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara has handed over an office building valued at N15.58 million to the National Drug Law...
SPORTS
Efunkoya championship uncovers future stars, says Foundation
) The Efunkoya Foundation National Cadet Championship says it has produced emerging talents capable of replacing Nigeria’s table tennis stars.
Lajide Ogunranti, a Foundation Board...
LASG links sports events to boosting tourism goals
) Lagos State Government has said international sporting events are helping to drive sports tourism and showcase the state’s cultural and tourism potential to...
Commonwealth Fencing Championships: Nigeria finishes fourth
Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships with one gold, five silver and 18 bronze medals.
The week-long championships were held at Rugby...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Singer Peter Okoye thanks fans for support on solo music journey
Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, one-half of the defunct P-Square music group, has thanked fans for their support as he continues his...
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty congratulates Ayra Starr on ‘Starrgirl’ album release
Rihanna’s cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, has sent Nigerian singer Ayra Starr a congratulatory package and flowers to celebrate the release of her third...
Davido lights up stage in London, announces fresh stadium tour
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, thrilled fans in London with a successful performance at the Crystal Palace Bowl.
Davido headlined the...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
Police detain 14 kidnap suspects, recover cache of arms, ammunition
The Enugu State Police Command says it has 14 kidnap suspects in its custody, following intelligence-led operations, which busted major kidnap syndicates operating in...
Military eliminates 65 terrorists, rescues 34 kidnap victims in 1 week
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 65 terrorists and rescued 34 kidnapped victims during sustained operations across the country from Aug. 7 to Aug....
Troops foil terrorists’ attack, recover motorcycle in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled terrorists’ movement in Katsina State, recovering a motorcycle during an ambush operation.
The troops of 17 Brigade, in...
LAW & JUSTICE
Security remains bedrock of economic growth – CP tells NIPSS delegation
) The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, has identified security as the bedrock of economic growth.
Adamu-Bakori stated this when he...
Wife bags 1 year jail term for forging marriage certificate
A Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan on Friday, sentenced one Bolanle Adeyemo, 50, to one year in the correctional centre for possessing...
Ex-Supreme Court judge tasks politicians on fostering internal democracy
)Retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Augie has tasked politicians on respecting their internal constitutions, foster true internal democracy to avoid dragging the courts into electoral...
