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BREAKING: Oyo lifts curfew in 10 LGAs, assures residents of improved security
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent abduction of pupils, teachers and other school workers in Oriire Local Government Area, saying residents can immediately resume their normal activities. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, announced the decision on Saturday, explaining that the government reviewed the…
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LNSC arrests suspected gunrunner, recovers firearms in Lagos community
By Eboselume Olutola – Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps have arrested a 35-year-old suspected gunrunner and alleged armourer for the Aiye cult group during a surveillance operation in Imota, Ikorodu, recovering several firearms and other dangerous items. The suspect, identified as Jelili Adeyemo, was apprehended in the early hours of Saturday following intensified surveillance by officers of…
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Governor Eno advises youth to pursue dreams at daughter’s worship concert
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged young people to remain committed to their dreams and aspirations, saying determination and hard work will eventually make their visions a reality. The governor gave the advice during the “Worship with Jayne Music Concert,” organised by his daughter, Mrs. Jayne Ufot, where he commended her resilience and commitment in bringing the…
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Olu Falae’s The Triumph of Grace: Critical insights for deepening administrative reform in Nigeria — by Tunji Olaopa
I have made the critical statement, as part of my reform architecture for transforming the civil service institution in Nigeria, that we must always look toward history and the historical evolution of the public service in Nigeria for reform insights. One critical resource that forms a crucial part of that historical trajectory are the memoirs, biographies and autobiographies of public…
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University of Ibadan and the case for funding Nigeria’s universities
There is something deeply reassuring about seeing Nigeria’s name climb on a global academic list. The 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings show 24 Nigerian universities on the global table, up from 21 in the past two years. Nigeria is now the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa. That is not a fluke.…
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ALGON distributes additional patrol vehicles to strengthen security in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, on Saturday distributed additional operational patrol vehicles to security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve law enforcement and enhance public safety across the state. Speaking at the official presentation, the Osun ALGON Chairman, Hon. Samuel Abiodun, described the distribution as the…
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INEC awaits certified court judgment before deciding on NDC registration status
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not take a position on the recent Federal High Court judgment involving the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser…
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Why second airport in Anambra is terrible economics — by Michael Chibuzo
Anambra State government led by Prof. Charles Soludo has commenced early works on the site of Anambra’s second international airport project located at Ndikelionwu in Orumba North local government area. This second airport is billed by the Soludo administration as the centrepiece of the aerotropolis that forms a critical component of his ambitious Mixed-Use Industrial City sitting on over 4000…
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Louisiana man declared functionally cured of sickle cell disease after gene therapy
A 23-year-old Louisiana resident, Daniel Cressy, has become the first person in the United States Gulf Coast region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through an advanced gene-editing therapy, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of the inherited blood disorder. Medical experts at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans announced that Cressy successfully completed the groundbreaking…
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Late actor Chief Kola Oyewo to be buried August 7
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Late veteran actor, Chief Kola Oyewo, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 7, 2026, as his family has announced a three-day funeral programme ahead of his burial. In a statement issued by the Balogun Oyekola Oyewo Memorial Committee, the burial activities will run from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, August 7, 2026. According to…
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