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PHOTO NEWS: Jibrin dumps NNPP, declares support for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections
Former Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups, Hon. Abdulmumin Kofa Jibrin, on Sunday, announced his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Before over 2,000 Ulamas who offered prayers for him on his return to his former party, Jibrin, in his hometown of Kofa, Kano State, dumped the NNPP and…
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Alaafin of Oyo hails Chief Tunde Afolabi on 75th birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has described oil magnate Chief Tunde Afolabi as a “gift to the earth” during celebrations marking his 75th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin. Despite being one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Chief Afolabi…
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ADC condemns Anambra governorship election, alleges widespread vote buying
By Kunle Sanni – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recently concluded Anambra governorship election as “heavily monetised and stripped of democratic integrity.” The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the election with 422,664 votes. Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) finished second…
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Ikorodu City stun Warri Wolves in Ozoro as Abia derby ends goalless
By Tosin Omojola – Ikorodu City of Lagos produced a stunning performance on matchday twelve of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), beating hosts Warri Wolves 2-0 in Ozoro. The Lagosians finished the job early, scoring both goals in the first half of the encounter played in Ozoro. The Abia derby between Abia Warriors and Enyimba FC of Aba produced…
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FG, NCIF move to raise funds for cancer patients nationwide
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The federal government and the National Cancer Intervention Fund (NCIF) have commenced efforts to mobilize funds for the treatment of cancer patients across Nigeria’s 36 states. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, inaugurated the NCIF Governing Board to address the rising out-of-pocket expenses borne by cancer patients and…
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Kwara govt reaffirms commitment to completion of Oluremi Tinubu Hospital
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital, as construction work on the iconic project continues under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This was contained in a statement made public on Sunday. During an inspection visit in August, Governor AbdulRazaq reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to implementing projects that promote the collective well-being…
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NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin, dismantles clandestine lab in Lagos
Operatives of a special operations unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted drug lord, 40-year-old Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while he was attempting to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. The arrest follows months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on his criminal activities. The NDLEA,…
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ADC governorship candidate rejects Anambra election results, alleges vote buying
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Chuma Nwosu, has categorically rejected the outcome of the recently concluded Anambra State gubernatorial election, describing the process as a subversion of the people’s will. In a statement signed on Sunday, Nwosu alleged that the election was marred by massive vote buying and financial inducement at polling units across the…
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Newly appointed CNS, Vice Admiral Abass pledges stronger maritime security, fleet renewal
By Kunle Sanni – The newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass, has pledged a bold, strategic, and collaborative approach to tackle Nigeria’s maritime security challenges and curb illegal activities threatening the nation’s waters. Delivering his inaugural speech at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, Vice Admiral Abass outlined a vision to strengthen maritime security, enhance…
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PDP, AMBO Movement trade blame over death of man in Ikire
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A political dispute has emerged between the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) Movement over the death of a young man, Adesile Seebu, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area. The PDP, in a statement signed by its Director of Media, Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji, alleged that…
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