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EU-SDGN deploys 843 observers for Osun election
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) says it has deployed 843 observers for Saturday’s governorship election...
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Nigeria, U.S. deepen security ties, prioritise citizens protection, terrorists’ prosecutions
) Nigeria and the United States have deepened security cooperation, prioritising protection of vulnerable communities, counterterrorism prosecutions, and resettlement of internally displaced persons.
The commitments...
POLITICS
EU-SDGN deploys 843 observers for Osun election
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) says it has deployed 843 observers for Saturday’s governorship election...
ITUC-Africa demands action against incitement to violence ahead of Osun election
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has demanded firm action against incitement to violence ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship...
Osun: Turaki-led PDP hails Appeal Court judgment, adopts Adeleke’s candidature
) The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its support for Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Accord in the Saturday governorship...
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
Group hails EFCC over NDDC funds recovery
The Niger Delta Development Monitoring Group (NIDDEMOG) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recovering N83.59 billion and $98.07 million owed...
1.9m PVCs collected for Osun governorship election – INEC
) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,906,390 registered voters in Osun have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of Saturday’s governorship...
FCSC commences online accreditation for promotion exercise for senior management levels
) The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has commenced online accreditation exercise for officers on Salary Grade Levels (GLs) 14, 15 and 16 due...
SPORTS
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...
Young footballers seek more opportunities, investment in grassroots development
) Two players of Youthful Ballers Academy, Abuja, David Zaccheaus and David Adegbenga Kingsley, have called for increased opportunities and investment in grassroots football...
Oborevwori congratulates Esiovwa-Thompson on commonwealth fencing gold
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Thursday congratulated 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson on his historic gold medal triumph at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos.
He...
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
Black Market” targets Guinness World Record with Sept. 26 premiere
) A new Nollywood film “Black Market” is targeting a Guinness World Record with its Sept. 26 premiere at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, where...
Bigi, Soundcity tour creates platform for emerging campus talents
The organisers of the Bigi Soundcity On Tour say the initiative is creating a platform for emerging campus talents to develop their skills and...
P-Square albums surge on Apple Music chart amid renewed Okoye brothers’...
Music catalogue of the defunct P-Square group has recorded a resurgence on Nigeria’s Apple Music Albums Chart.
According to music chart platform, Album Talks HQ,...
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
Troops rescue 23 anductees, eliminate 19 terrorists in fresh operations
)Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 kidnapped victims and neutralised 19 terrorists in separate operations across the country within the last 24...
Police detain armed robbery suspect, recover pistol
The Police Command in Enugu State, has detained a 26-year-old male armed robbery suspect, recovered a locally-made pistol and a live cartridge in a...
LAW & JUSTICE
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...
Kano promotes child justice, diverts 24 children in July
The Kano State Justice for Children Coordination Forum says it diverted 24 children in conflict with the law in July as part of efforts...
