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2027: Tinubu will lose if election is free, fair – PRP Chairman
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election before 4 p.m. if the exercise is free, fair and credible. Baba-Ahmed who spoke on Wednesday during Channels TV’s Politics Today, said “If it is a credible, free and fair election, I assure you Tinubu will lose. I…
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Osun Election: No dress rehearsal for the opposition’s 2027 dreams – by Seye Oladejo
The outcome of the Osun State gubernatorial election may have generated understandable excitement within the opposition camp, but it would be a serious political miscalculation to interpret one state election as a dress rehearsal for what awaits Nigeria in 2027. Elections are won constituency by constituency, state by state, candidate by candidate and, ultimately, through the ability to convince voters…
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LNSA, LSSTF explore advanced technology to boost Lagos security
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), has commenced efforts to explore advanced technologies for strengthening security and emergency response across the State. The initiative focused on Artificial Intelligence-powered CCTV surveillance, drones, biometric identification, emergency communication and command-and-control systems to improve intelligence gathering, situational awareness and response…
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Adebayo unveils results-based governance plan for 2027
…targets ‘Promises without results’ culture The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has challenged Nigeria’s political establishment to judge his proposed 2027–2031 administration not by its promises or announcements, but by what it delivers. In a policy blueprint titled Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, Adebayo outlined a governance philosophy centred on the security and welfare…
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NCDMB boosts youth skills with google mapping training
…distributes starter toolkits to 50 Kaduna youths The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with GRUFIX Global Services Limited, has completed a five-day training and empowerment programme in Google Mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for 50 Nigerian youths in Kaduna State. The programme, held from August 10 to 14, 2026, in Kaduna, was designed to…
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LASHMA bridges healthcare gap in Badagry communities with EKOSHA mobile clinic
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has deployed an EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) mobile clinic to Erikiti Oglo and neighbouring communities in Badagry to improve access to healthcare for underserved residents. Speaking at the commissioning, LASHMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, said the initiative aims to bridge healthcare gaps in hard-to-reach areas without functional Primary…
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SDP’s Adebayo faults Tinubu over absence at peace accord signing
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for personally skipping the signing of an electoral peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it raises concerns about commitment to peaceful polls. Speaking with journalists after the singing ceremony, Adebayo said as the nation’s top leader, Tinubu should have…
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Ogun declares August 20 public holiday for Isese Day
The Ogun State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade. The government said the decision underscores the administration’s commitment to preserving and promoting Yoruba culture, heritage and traditional values. August 20…
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Tragedy as young referee dies during Abuja fitness exercise
By Tosin Omojola A young Nigerian football referee, Awang Solomon Maram, has reportedly died after collapsing during a fitness test at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday. Maram was among 25 promising young referees undergoing development with the aim of producing future Nigerian international match officials. He reportedly became unwell during the exercise before later passing away.…
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Obi risks 2027 defeat without opposition unity – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has warned that Peter Obi risks losing the 2027 presidential election unless opposition parties unite to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose stated this during an interview on TVC News’ Politics Tonight, on Tuesday, August 18, where he assessed the chances of opposition parties and their presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 election.…
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