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Edo sets date for 2026 hajj pilgrims’ send-off
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will officially bid farewell to intending pilgrims from the state ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a formal invitation issued by the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (EMPWB), Alhaji Eranga Muhammadkabir Abdulkabir, inviting members of…
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Wike-led PDP disowns Makinde’s alleged APM alliance
The Nyesom Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has disclaimed the alleged alliance between the Tanimu Turaki-led faction and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Addressing a press conference on the alliance meeting in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mohammed Jungudo, said it was the outcome of desperation on the side of Governor Seyi Makinde and Tanimu Turaki. ‘’Let…
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Ogun East battle looms as Daniel defies Abiodun endorsement
Former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East in the Senate, Sen. Gbenga Daniel has openly challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview on Beyond the Headlines, Daniel dismissed claims that Abiodun had emerged as a consensus candidate, insisting that what occurred was merely an…
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NITDA, IDCA seal strategic digital economy partnership
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have signed a strategic partnership to collaborate with local and international stakeholders on a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy ecosystem. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, described the initiative as a defining moment in Nigeria’s economic…
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Ogun Central APC endorses Adeola, Salisu for 2027
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ogun Central Senatorial District have endorsed the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Solomon Adeola, as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The party members also endorsed Shuaib Afolabi Salisu as their senatorial candidate for 2027. Speaking while presenting Senator Adeola to party members at an event held…
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Nigeria’s U-20, U-17 teams name new coaching crews
By Tosin Omojola Newly appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, Abdu Maikaba, has selected Ortega Deniran as first assistant coach, Abdullahi Biffo as second assistant coach, and Usman Mohammed as goalkeepers’ trainer to help build a new squad capable of making the country proud. Maikaba, who previously served as assistant coach of the two-time…
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Heavyweights clash in Lagos APC House of Reps primaries
No fewer than 91 aspirants seeking seats in the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will battle for 24 tickets in the party’s primaries scheduled for Friday across the 245 wards in Lagos State. The exercise is expected to produce candidates for the state’s 24 federal constituencies, with serving lawmakers, former commissioners, ex-council chairmen,…
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22 Universities set for Afro-Varsity Basketball Championship in Ibadan
By Tosin Omojola The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university, is set to host the 8th Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge. According to the organisers, the championship will take place from May 28 to June 1, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The continental university basketball tournament is expected to bring together student-athletes, coaches, technical officials, and university sports administrators from across…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Oyekanmi LTV General Manager
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed seasoned media practitioner, Kayode Oyekanmi, as the new General Manager of Lagos Television. The appointment was formally conveyed to Oyekanmi by the Lagos State Head of Service, , during a brief ceremony held at his office in the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Oyekanmi’s emergence follows the disengagement of the former General Manager of…
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Northern support for Tinubu intact ahead 2027 general elections — Yakasai
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement in the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is losing support across Northern Nigeria, describing such assertions as politically motivated by opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, Yakasai maintained that the president still…
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