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Youths Must Become Custodians of Nigeria’s Democracy, Says FCC Chairman
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:13:15 +0000

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, has charged Nigerian youths to move beyond being mere beneficiaries of democracy and assume their rightful place

Yayi at 57: A Journey of Grace, Service and Political Destiny
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:54:21 +0000

Femi Ogbonnikan Monday, August 10 marks the 57th birthday of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known across political circles and grassroots communities as Yayi, representing Ogun West Senatorial District in

FG Committed to Healthcare Delivery Nationwide, Says Permanent Secretary 
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:37:13 +0000

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Federal Government is committed to reshaping health delivery system in the country through innovative and funding of healthcare facilities across the nation. The Permanent Secretary,

Foundation Provides Free Medical Outreach in Kwara, Targets over 3,000 Residents
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:31:52 +0000

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin As part of effort to take healthcare delivery to the people of the grassroots in Kwara State, a non governmental organisation, Eniobanke Foundation for Humanity has

Don’t Stop Food Import Now, Fix Insecurity First, TUC tells FG
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:22:25 +0000

*Seeks pay rise for workers*Demands urgent passage of state police bill Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Trade Union Congress, (TUC) has urged the Federal Government not to suspend food importation,

BBNaija S11: What ‘The Gambit’ Voting Reveals About Sentiment Over Strategy
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:21:44 +0000

When Big Brother introduced “The Gambit” in the first week of Season 11, it gave viewers a rather unusual choice. One male and one female housemate would be guaranteed a

Terroso Moves to Strengthen Nigeria’s Cold Chain Infrastructure
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:21:17 +0000

Iyke Bede Terroso Agriculture, a subsidiary of Terroso Group, has joined the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s cold chain infrastructure and reducing post-harvest

UNICEF Seeks N1.2bn Nutrition Funding for Katsina
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:09:22 +0000

Francis Sardauna in Katsina  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Katsina State Government to increase its investment in child nutrition by allocating N1.2 billion to the

INEC Includes SDP Candidate, Ajala, On Ballot for Osun Guber Poll
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:08:43 +0000

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the Osun State governorship election, Dr. Francis Ajala

Accord Appeals to EU for Urgent Intervention Over Rising Tension Ahead of Osun Poll
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:03:41 +0000

* Peter Obi condemns threat-laden remarks, urges retraction, peaceful election Sunday Aborisade in Abuja  Accord Party on Wednesday appealed to the European Union (EU) for urgent diplomatic intervention to de-escalate

NHRC Demands Immediate Suspension, Arrest of Fadahunsi Over Alleged Kill Order
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:44:05 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over alleged inflammatory

Within the Room, Again: The Variable Nigeria Finally Admitted
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:42:57 +0000

Clifford Akpolo About a year ago, I wrote from Brasília about the privilege of accompanying the Board of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I

Sara Foundation Prepares 700 Graduates for NJFP, Refers 696 Candidates
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:37:26 +0000

Funmi Ogundare  Sara Foundation Africa has equipped 700 young Nigerian graduates with workplace-ready skills and referred 696 qualified participants into the candidate pool of the Nigerian Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP),

Insecurity: AWPUF Accuses Alia of Abandoning Agatu, Hails Council Chairman Over Army Battalion
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:55:45 +0000

Onuminya Innocent The Agatu West Peace and Unity Forum, AWPUF, has accused Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, of abandoning Agatu Local Government Area to the mercy of armed

West African Regulators Intensify Move to Build Regional Fuel Pricing, Trading Hub
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:53:22 +0000

*NMDPRA: Infrastructure, capital, data critical to price benchmark *Lokpobiri: Deregulation has unlocked investment in Nigeria’s downstream *Eyesan says rising refining capacity, oil output good for market integration *Verheijen: Why refining

Zacch Adedeji: When Academic Brilliance Runs Ahead of Judgment
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:43:31 +0000

The recent outing by the Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, on Sunday Politics, was a blanket verdict on the characters of persons in the President Bola Tinubu

Adeleke: I’m the Candidate to Beat in Saturday’s Guber Poll in Osun
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:43:20 +0000

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State in this interview speaks about his chances in the coming Saturday, August 15, 2026 gubernatorial poll in the state and the development his administration

Issues that May Influence Outcome of Osun Guber Election
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:43:01 +0000

Four years after a coalition of Peoples Democratic Party chieftains helped propel him to power, Governor Ademola Adeleke is watching that same coalition crumble with just 72 hours to the

At Arise Town Hall, Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam Unveil Plans for Osun State
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000

• Gov: I fixed roads neglected for 45 years, recruited over 1,500 Amotekun staff •APC’s Oyebamiji pledges to revamp agriculture, education, health •ADC candidate to restore Awolowo’s legacy, provide 20,000

Tinubu Okays Fresh Deep Offshore Framework to Unlock $50bn Investment
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:43:55 +0000

• Order grants $3-$4.50/bbl standard tax credit, plus $1/bbl for future leases  •Incentives available to greenfield projects reaching FID by 2029  •Tax credits aimed at accelerating investments in oil sector

NIDEC 2026: No Room for Jamboree Under Tinubu’s 4Ds Agenda, Says Enikanolaiye
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:43:30 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has said the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC), scheduled to hold in Toronto, Canada,

Obi: ‘I Never Said Military Should Reject Salary Increase’
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:41:04 +0000

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase

Tinubu Urges National Unity as FG, Muslim Group Convene Global Security Conference
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:40:39 +0000

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has reinforced commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence and religious harmony as fundamental to Nigeria’s prosperity and stability across Africa.  Minister of Information

Plateau Court Declares State High Courts Can Try Terrorism Cases Under TPPA 2022
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:39:44 +0000

Yemi Kosoko in Jos  A Plateau State High Court, has ruled that State High Courts possessed the constitutional authority to try terrorism and terrorism‑related offences under the Terrorism (Prevention and

Fadahunsi: I’ve Been Misinterpreted, I Said If Anyone Kills Our People, We’ll Retaliate
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:39:02 +0000

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo  The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has debunked a viral video circulating on social