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Fubara not at loggerheads with Rivers Assembly over 2026 budget — Govt
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, said Fubara was working closely with members of the Assembly in the interest of the people of…
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Court orders police probe into complaint against Senator Fadahunsi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, to investigate a criminal complaint involving Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Pelumi Olajengbesi. The directive was contained in a letter dated August 13, 2026, signed by the Registrar of the court, Abdulraham M. Yusuf, and addressed…
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Nigeria’s creative economy needs more than talent to thrive — Experts
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industry have called for stronger infrastructure, funding, intellectual property protection and effective policies, saying talent alone cannot drive the sector to its full economic potential. They made the call on Tuesday at the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The summit, organised by Mighty Media…
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New Enugu International Hospital to tackle medical tourism, brain drain, says Mbah
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has toured the newly completed Enugu International Hospital ahead of its inauguration, saying the facility will help tackle medical tourism and brain drain while positioning the state as a major healthcare destination in Africa. Mbah, who inspected the facility at Rangers Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, on Thursday, said the hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art technology…
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Osun 2026: Accord factional chairman Imumolen backs APC’s Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, on Thursday declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji. Imumolen announced his support while addressing supporters at the APC campaign rally in Osogbo, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. His declaration came amid the leadership crisis within…
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BREAKING: APC heavyweights storm Osogbo for mega rally ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Thursday held its mega rally in Osogbo, the state capital, in a final mobilisation drive for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s election. The rally, held at Freedom Park, attracted the party’s national leaders, governors and supporters from across the state, with Senate President…
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Osun election: Accord aspirant calls for peaceful, credible poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – An Osun Central senatorial aspirant under the Accord Party, Olusegun Olasunkanmi, popularly known as Omo-Oluwa, has called for a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in the state on Saturday. Olasunkanmi, who declared his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and the continuation of the Imole Agenda, urged candidates, political leaders, supporters and campaign organisations to…
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Osun APC Reps candidate’s convoy allegedly attacked in Okuku
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Francis Eniade, was allegedly attacked in Okuku, headquarters of Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, on Wednesday. It was gathered that the incident occurred as Eniade’s convoy was returning from Inisa when suspected thugs and security personnel, allegedly…
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NASENI, Gambia explore partnership on technology commercialisation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Government of The Gambia have agreed to develop a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in technology development, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), research, innovation, skills development and technology commercialisation. The development followed a high-level experiential learning visit by the Gambian Minister of Higher Education,…
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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
At the Moscow offices of newspaper Novaya Gazeta, the corridors are silent. There is an overwhelming sense of emptiness. “There is no newspaper anymore,” former chief editor Dmitry Muratov tells me. Mr Muratov co-founded Novaya Gazeta more than 30 years ago. It became the flagship for hard-hitting independent journalism in Russia, shining a light on human rights abuses and high-level…
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