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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji urges calm as collation begins
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has urged voters and his supporters to remain calm and vigilant as the collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election begins. Oyebamiji, in a post on his X account on Saturday, thanked the people of Osun State for turning out in large numbers to exercise their civic responsibility…
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Poverty existed before 2023 reforms — Budget Office DG
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has rejected the suggestion that Nigeria’s persistent poverty and hardship are evidence that the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration have failed. Yakubu argued that the country’s poverty crisis predates the reforms, warning against attributing long-standing structural weaknesses in the Nigerian economy to policies introduced since 2023.…
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IBB: No coup succeeds without civilian collaborators, says Vasta death devastating
Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has said no successful military coup in Nigeria has been carried out without the involvement or support of civilians. Babangida made the assertion in an interview with Badeggi 90.1 FM in Minna, Niger State, ahead of his 85th birthday on Monday. The former military ruler said wealthy civilians had historically played important roles in…
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Nigeria, China deepen health partnership on medical technology
Nigeria and China are set to deepen cooperation in healthcare, particularly in medical technology, hospital development, diagnostics, digital health, artificial intelligence, workforce development and local manufacturing. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, stated this on Friday while delivering Nigeria’s ministerial remarks at the 32nd China International Medical Equipment Exhibition and Scientific Conference (China-HOSPEQ 2026) at…
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Nigeria’s diversity is strength, unity must remain greatest asset — Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to promote unity and mutual understanding, saying the country’s diversity remains a source of strength and an important asset for national development. Idris made the call on Friday in Obudu, Cross River State, where he attended the wake-keep of the late Ukandi Placidus Ugar Ogar, alongside family…
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Tinubu urges Nigerians in diaspora to invest in Nigeria, move beyond remittances
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond sending remittances home and invest directly in productive sectors of the Nigerian economy. Tinubu made the call on Friday while declaring open the three-day Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026 in Toronto, Canada, with the theme, “Thrive Abroad, Invest in Nigeria.” Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
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Osun government gave me landcruiser, not you – Oyinlola fires back at Adeleke
Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has rejected Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claim that he demanded and received a vehicle in exchange for endorsing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Oyinlola described the allegation as false, insisting that the vehicle was provided to him by the Osun State Government as part of benefits guaranteed to former governors under…
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Osun 2026: Tinubu urges peaceful election, directs security agencies to protect voters
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates contesting the governorship seat. Among the candidates are the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party; the…
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Sokoto-Badagry highway to boost agriculture, economic activities in Kebbi — Idris
The federal government has said the proposed 1,000-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway will create new opportunities for agriculture, trade and other economic activities across states along the corridor. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin-Kebbi, and members of the state governor’s media…
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Nigeria, US deepen defence ties, counter-terrorism cooperation in Washington
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation, with both countries strengthening military-to-military relations and counter-terrorism efforts. The commitment followed high-level bilateral engagements between Nigerian officials and senior authorities of the United States Department of War in Washington, D.C. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to…
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