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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives APC certificate of return for 2027 presidential election
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received the All Progressives Congress (APC) certificate of return and party flag as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The presentation took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, where the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, handed over the certificate to the president in the presence of…
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Nigeria faces heightened Ebola risk from DR Congo, Uganda, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned that Nigeria faces a high risk of an Ebola outbreak due to the ongoing spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, coupled with increased cross-border movement and international travel. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris,…
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ADC faction dissolves David Mark-led NWC, adopts Kachikwu as 2027 presidential candidate
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) and endorsed former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, as its flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election. The decision was taken during the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held on Sunday in Abuja, where delegates adopted Kachikwu through a voice vote. Following the dissolution…
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I renew my commitment to serve — by Bola Tinubu
Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country, seeking your mandate alongside many distinguished compatriots and fellow aspirants, driven by conviction and…
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Newsroom leadership and foretold death of print media — by Abiola Ayankunbi
For decades, Nigerian newspapers set the national agenda, challenged authority, and commanded deep reader loyalty. Today, that influence is fading and faster than market forces alone can explain. Editorial choices inside Nigerian newsrooms are speeding up the decline of print, pushing it toward a collapse that didn’t have to happen this soon. Editors sit at the center of this crisis…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria Ambassador to US, Kayode Are, presents Letter of Credence to Trump
Kayode Are, former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), has formally begun his diplomatic assignment as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States. Are officially took up the role on Thursday after presenting his letter of credence to the US government and President Donald Trump at the White House. His appointment is part of the ambassadorial nominations forwarded to…
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Malami emerges ADC governorship candidate for Kebbi ahead of 2027 polls
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. His endorsement was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media to Malami. According to the statement, Malami’s emergence followed…
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NCAA enforces ‘No-Pay-No-Service’ policy on 11 airlines over debts
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered the suspension of services to 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory charges, placing them on its updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list. The directive was contained in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, which instructed all NCAA directorates to halt regulatory and administrative services to the affected airlines until outstanding debts are cleared or…
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TRAVELOGUE: Taiwan; a memory of a trip — by Wale Okediran
Taipei. Midnight. I am in the middle of the Shihlin Night Market, one of the most famous and largest night markets in Taiwan. The street long market is packed full of tourists like me as well as some locals who have come with family and friends to eat, browse and look for great bargains. All around me are people with…
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Between direct and indirect party primaries — by Simbo Olorunfemi
So, I submitted here yesterday, that“despite the landmines, with direct primaries, party members at the grassroots have MORE influence in who flies the party ticket.” The operative word here is – MORE. Knowing that people, desperate to read things upside down, only see what they want to see, I put it in CAPS to draw more attention to it. My…
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