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APC will take over Abia in 2027 with people’s mandate – Deputy Speaker Kalu
…tasks Gov. Otti on infrastructure development, transparency By Kunle Sanni – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over the governance of Abia State in 2027, assuring that the victory will come through the people’s votes, not the use of federal power. Kalu made…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for collective action on breast cancer awareness
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women, to prioritize their health through regular self-examinations and timely medical screenings as part of activities marking the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In her message, the First Lady emphasized that “early detection saves lives,” urging Nigerians to join hands in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and encouraging…
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ANA urges Nigerian government to address nation’s worsening security crisis
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity across various regions of Nigeria. In a press statement signed by the President of ANA, Usman Oladipo Akanbi, the association noted that the situation demands immediate government attention and decisive action. He stated, “From the Borno–Adamawa axis to Zamfara, Katsina, Benue, Plateau,…
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Whose report shall we believe on the Nigerian economy? By Dapo Okubanjo
There has been a lot of public commentaries on the state of the Nigerian economy in the last 28 months, from the sublime to the outrightly ridiculous. Indeed almost as soon as President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 29 2023 and made his “subsidy is gone” announcement, it looked like all hell was let loose in the aftermath of…
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NSC set to inspect Enugu facilities ahead of 2026 National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that it will embark on an inspection of facilities in Enugu State from October 21 to 24, 2025, as part of ongoing preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games 2026.” The inspection of facilities is a crucial step in ensuring that standards are met and that the Festival delivers…
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Kwara Garment Factory names preferred bidder, begins transition process
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology (BIT), Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, has disclosed that following the advertisement for the expression of interest published in national newspapers, in compliance with public procurement regulations for the outsourcing of the management of the garment factory, a preferred bidder has emerged. She said the garment factory will,…
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Flying Eagles to face Argentina in Round of 16 after draw with Colombia
Seven-time African champions Nigeria put up an impressive performance against Colombia in the early hours of Monday to reach the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Chile. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt made brilliant saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the scoreline intact in Talca. The Flying Eagles were the more adventurous side,…
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Plateau APC lambasts Atiku over comment on burial of party national chairman’s mother
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has lambasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the burial of the late mother of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, held in Jos last Saturday. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the Plateau APC, Shittu Bamaiyi, the party…
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Alake calls for new vision to industrialize Africa’s mineral resources
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr. Dele Alake, has called for a new vision to transform Africa from a raw minerals supplier into a global hub for mineral processing, innovation, and green industrialization. Speaking at the African Mining Week in Cape Town, South Africa, themed “Vision & Strategy – Setting…
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Seven days on the road with Dave Umahi, by Segun Showunmi
A chance encounter in a barbershop It began in the most ordinary of places a salon in Abuja. Clippers humming, young people talking, frustration simmering beneath the jokes. “The Maraba–Abuja road is a nightmare,” one of them said, and the others nodded in agreement. I listened quietly, thinking to myself how our roads often tell our stories of neglect, patience,…
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