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Babachir Lawal dumps ADC for NDC, backs Obi-Kwankwaso ticket
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), nearly four months after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal announced his defection in Abuja on Tuesday after a meeting with the NDC leadership led by the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson. He also declared his support for the presidential ticket…
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Reminiscing about Maj. Gen. Abubakar’s command of Operation Hadin Kai — by Samuel Aruwan
The end of a military command is rarely marked by celebration alone. Behind the ceremonial handshakes, salutes, photographs and carefully chosen words are memories that cannot be fully captured in official statements. There are battles won, communities reclaimed, captives rescued and families reunited. There are also empty seats in officers’ messes, soldiers who did not return from operations and families…
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Osun Assembly passes bill establishing State Police
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking to establish State Police in the state following thorough deliberation on the proposal during its plenary on Tuesday. The development followed the transmission of the State Police Amendment Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 24, 2026, to the various state…
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Why Brazil always speaks first at UN General Assembly — by Victor Oladokun
Though not a written rule in the UN Charter, it has been a long-standing diplomatic custom that Brazil speaks first, after the UN Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly open the high-level general debate Among member countries, Brazil speaks and the United States, as host country, speaks second. This has been the practice practice since 1955, with only…
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Olaopa hails JAMB registrar over success of civil service promotion exam
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has commended the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, for supporting the successful conduct of the directorate-level promotion examination for federal civil servants. Olaopa gave the commendation when he visited Aina at his office in Bwari, Abuja, after the…
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Venezuelan delegation in NY seeks debt, energy deals
A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez that is taking part in the United Nations General Assembly this week began discussing energy, debt and mining issues with counterparties in the US on Monday, officials and sources said. The talks are expected to lead to the signing of agreements as part of US President Donald Trump’s plans to rebuild…
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UK removes Nigeria, Ghana-trained teachers from QTS eligibility list
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a legal requirement for teaching in many schools in England. The exemption took effect on September 9, according to the UK Department for Education, which said teaching qualifications and professional experience were assessed against strict requirements before QTS could be granted. The department…
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Atiku’s Mambilla’s mess — by Kunle Oyatomi
There is no doubt that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition has suffered another major setback. As has become a recurring habit, however, he is unlikely to give up his quest to live the life he sees the President living. But Nigerians are very smart people and would be intentional about whom they confer with political power. They understand…
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Lagos warns residents over adulterated palm oil in markets
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised the alarm over the growing presence of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the state. The warning followed a technical presentation on Monday at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition by Dr Nurah Oseni, a senior lecturer in the Department of Food Technology, Auchi Polytechnic. LASCOPA urged consumers…
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Peter Okoye tells court he received $800,000 in Psquare royalties
Peter Okoye, a member of the defunct music duo Psquare, has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from French music rights organisation SACEM but did not give any portion to his elder brother, Jude Okoye. Peter made the disclosure on Monday while testifying virtually before Justice Alexander Owoeye and being cross-examined…
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