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Atiku, Makinde absent as Tinubu, Obi, others sign 2027 peace accord
Political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections have signed a national peace accord committing them to issue-based campaigns and peaceful conduct ahead of the polls. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abuja at a ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with The Kukah Centre, coming a day before the official commencement of public campaigns…
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South-West universities lead as UI, UNILAG top Nigeria in global ranking
The South-West has emerged as the leading region in Nigeria’s university rankings, with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) occupying the first and second positions nationally in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. The ranking, which assessed 32,148 universities and higher education institutions worldwide, placed UI 1,291st globally and first…
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Fadahunsi apologises to Owa Obokun, seeks probe into killing of constituents
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Adenigba Fadahunsi has apologised for the tension surrounding remarks attributed to him during his campaign visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, and called for investigations into the killing of his constituents. Fadahunsi, in a statement issued after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election,…
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FG commissions Apapa, Ijora power projects, adds 208MW transmission capacity in Lagos
The Federal Government has commissioned two major electricity transmission projects in Lagos State, adding a combined 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid and strengthening power supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, who commissioned the projects on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, said the interventions were part of the…
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LAMATA, OCCE partner on data-driven, low-carbon transport in Lagos
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) are strengthening collaboration on data-driven, low-carbon transportation to reduce emissions and improve climate resilience in Lagos State. The Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, stated this when she received a high-level delegation from OCCE, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor,…
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Adeleke credits God, Osun voters for re-election, denies ADC pact
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has attributed his re-election to God and the people of the state, while denying claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the party helped secure his victory in the governorship election. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, had said the party collaborated with the Accord Party to prevent…
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Davido celebrates Adeleke’s victory, unveils plans for Osun youths
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, over his victory in the Osun State governorship election, saying the outcome reflected the determination of the people to defend their votes. Addressing a press conference at the governor’s country home in Ede on Tuesday, Davido said he had no…
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The Bola Tinubu that I know from my Mobil experience — by Francis Kolade
I joined Mobil Oil in the year 1987 from Sketch Publishing Company Ibadan as Management Trainee after graduation from The University of Ibadan 1984 and National Youth Service at the news room of NTA Sokoto in 1985. As Management trainee I was saddled with responsibility of acting as the secretary for Mobil’s Foreign Exchange Allocation Committee, the then Mr. Bola…
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FCCPC probes cement price surge, possible anti-competitive practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced an investigation into possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria, following widespread complaints over the rising cost of the building material. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying preliminary findings from a three-month industry-wide study indicated that prevailing cement prices might not be fully explained by production…
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Jonathan commends INEC over Osun election, seeks ban on governors, outsiders’ involvement
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for clearer boundaries for political conduct during off-cycle elections, warning that the growing mobilisation of serving governors, senior political office holders and heavy security details could threaten democratic stability. Jonathan made the call in a statement on the recent Osun State governorship election, where he commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies,…
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