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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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Super subs Martinelli, Trossard fire Arsenal to Champions League win
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard came off the bench to score as Arsenal defeated Spanish side Athletic Club, starting their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought win. Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after being introduced, finishing a pass from Trossard in the 71st minute. The Brazilian winger then returned the favour in the 86th minute, beating his marker before setting…
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Emergency rule in Rivers was last resort, says sole administrator
Rivers State sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has said that the emergency rule imposed on the state was not a voluntary decision, but a necessary response to escalating insecurity and political deadlock. Speaking at a public lecture in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, themed “Democracy and Good Governance”, Ibas said the federal intervention was prompted by a breakdown of trust and governance…
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Gov AbdulRazaq donates buses to special needs, girls’ schools in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has demonstrated continued commitment to inclusive education by donating a new 32-seater Toyota Coaster bus to the School for Special Needs, Ilorin. The institution is the only public secondary school in the state dedicated to children requiring special education. This donation builds on what school authorities described as a sustained…
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APC slams Atiku over ‘revolution’ remarks, accuses him of inciting anarchy
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his recent comments on the state of the nation, describing them as reckless, irresponsible, and unbecoming of a former national leader. In a statement issued on Monday, September 15, 2025, by…
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Early morning fire razes six-room apartment in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – An early morning fire on Tuesday destroyed no fewer than six rooms in a private residential building at Akinsoji Zone, Ogbere Moradeyo, in the Oremeji area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Ibadan. According to Akinwande, the agency received…
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Flying Eagles land in Chile for FIFA U-20 World Cup
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Santiago, Chile, for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team — comprising 20 players and their officials — arrived safely in the Chilean capital. The FIFA U-20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from September 27 to…
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Truck collision in Ogbomoso leaves seven injured, sparks chemical fire
By Adejayan Gbenga – Seven people were injured on Monday when two trucks collided at Arinkinkin in the Agric area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Morouf Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan. Akinwande explained that the accident, which occurred around 1:15 p.m., involved a truck carrying unidentified…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu returns to Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after concluding his annual vacation earlier than scheduled. The President arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday evening at 6:50 p.m. Tinubu departed Nigeria for France on September 4 to spend part of his holiday, with an initial plan to continue the…
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DSS files fresh charges against Sowore over posts targeting Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed fresh criminal charges against human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over a series of social media posts in which he allegedly defamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the charge sheet filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja, Sowore is accused of publishing…
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