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Ibadan International Airport to begin operations in three weeks — Acting governor
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Lawal, has announced that the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan is expected to be ready for aircraft take-off and landing within the next two to three weeks. Lawal made the disclosure during an inspection of the airport and the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project,…
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Senator Ekwunife disowns allegations against Soludo’s wife, tenders apology
Senator Uche Ekwunife, the Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming November 8 election in Anambra State, has distanced herself from damaging allegations recently attributed to her regarding Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo. The most controversial of the claims was a rumour alleging that the First Lady had a child with…
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Tinubu’s economic overhaul boldest in Nigeria’s history, says Dogara
By Kunle Sanni – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform programmes as revolutionary and the boldest in Nigeria’s recent history. Speaking on Tuesday at the maiden Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organised by the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja, Dogara said the reforms were necessary to revive an economy he…
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Okowa affirms HiRacer’s $20,000 pledge to silver-winning Amusan
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reiterated the commitment of kits supplier HiRacer to fulfill the $20,000 cash reward promised to Tobi Amusan for her silver medal achievement at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He also emphasized the federation’s commitment to improving the welfare of athletes. During a meeting with…
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Kaduna secures $120M Romania-backed deal to drive agro-industrial growth
By Kunle Sanni – Kaduna State has signed a landmark $120 million agricultural agreement aimed at transforming irrigation farming and boosting food production, following Governor Uba Sani’s recent working visit to Bucharest, Romania. The deal, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), involves the Kaduna State Government, African Industries Group—led by its Chairman, Mr. Raj Gupta—and the Bank of Agriculture.…
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Arab leaders deliver tough talk but not much action on Israel during Qatar summit
They gathered in Doha – the leaders of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – to show support for Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike last week on a meeting of Hamas leaders in the city. When the summit ended, they issued a wordy communique condemning Israel and reaffirming solidarity with Qatar. Missing in the communique,…
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NNL draw highlights Nigeria’s second-tier AGM
By Tosin Omojola – The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian National League (NNL) was held on Tuesday in Kaduna, with various decisions taken ahead of the commencement of the new season. The AGM, which was witnessed by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, was attended by NNL club owners as well as all…
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Real Madrid wins, Benfica, PSV stunned as UEFA Champions League kicks off
By Tosin Omojola – The UEFA Champions League got underway with stunning results as clubs began the race in UEFA’s most important club tournament. Real Madrid fought to secure a 2-1 win over French side Marseille, while Tottenham Hotspur pipped Spanish side Villarreal 1-0. Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the spot to help 10-man Madrid secure the win, as Dani…
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Akwa Ibom launches public-private security trust fund to improve community safety
Akwa Ibom State has launched the Akwa Ibom State Security Trust Fund (AKSTF), a public-private partnership aimed at sustaining the state’s reputation as one of the safest in Nigeria. The official launch took place at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo, where Governor Pastor Umo Eno emphasized that security is a shared responsibility between government, private sector, and citizens. While…
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Lagos sets January 2026 for statewide free measles-rubella immunisation campaign
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on parents, schools, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and civil society groups to support the upcoming measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ikeja, she described immunisation as a collective responsibility, stressing that measles and rubella are dangerous but preventable diseases. She noted…
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