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WHO, UNICEF commend Mbah’s primary healthcare reforms in Enugu
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and community leaders have commended Governor Peter Mbah for his administration’s investment in primary healthcare, as Enugu State recorded significant improvements in access to health services and immunisation coverage. The commendation came on Tuesday during the 2026 Biannual Meeting and Supportive Supervisory Visit by the governor to the Type…
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Thumbs up for Oga Bello at 65 — by Tunde Akanni
In a country where officialdom is often weighed down by bureaucracy, territoriality and needless rigidity, encounters with genuinely humane public officers are rarities. Indeed, many public officials in Nigeria erect invisible walls around themselves, making access difficult and possible collaborations even more daunting. Tunji Bello, Journalist, Lawyer and Veteran Public Servant and current Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive of the Federal Competition…
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Osun poll: INEC to transmit results electronically, deploy BVAS
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders that results of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be deployed for voter accreditation and authentication. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter…
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How American engineers unlocked the impossible beneath the Gulf of America
July 4th is more than marking America’s independence with patriotic flags, parades and fireworks. It’s about celebrating American ingenuity, our firm belief that our country can engineer solutions to achieve the impossible, from launching the modern age of aviation to landing a man on the moon. Some of the most compelling evidence of American exceptionalism today is happening thousands of…
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Omisore still in APC, Osun elders’ caucus dismisses defection rumours
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) in Osun State on Tuesday dismissed rumours that former National Secretary and governorship aspirant, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has defected from the party. Speaking after the caucus’ statutory monthly meeting in Ilobu, former House of Representatives member, Hon. Israel Famurewa, said Omisore’s presence at the meeting debunked…
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BREAKING: US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship. In a closely watched ruling delivered on the final day of its term, the court voted 6-3 to uphold the constitutional right to American citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. The ruling marks a setback to Trump’s effort to narrow eligibility for…
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UNIOSUN condemns hostel invasion as Army orders probe, sanctions on culprits
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has condemned the alleged harassment and assault of its students by newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel, assuring that it would pursue every legitimate avenue to ensure justice is served. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement Adebooye, gave the assurance after carrying out an on-the-spot assessment of privately owned student…
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UNIOSUN students protest hostel invasion, victims recount ordeal
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo campus, on Tuesday staged a protest over the invasion of their hostels by newly recruited Nigerian Army personnel. The students carried placards during the protest, which was attended by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone D Coordinator, Josiah Adeyemo. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Clement…
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Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal
Top U.S. envoys who have arrived in Doha will not hold a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, casting doubt on the progress of efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, there will be technical talks this week on issues including regional security that could…
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Army recruits allegedly invade 20 UNIOSUN hostels, assault students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – No fewer than 20 student hostels of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo campus, were invaded on Monday night by men wearing Nigerian Army uniforms, who reportedly assaulted students, stole valuables and sexually assaulted some female undergraduates. The incident, which reportedly occurred late on Monday, threw the university community into panic as students recounted their ordeal…
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