PeacePro raises alarm over disease outbreaks, humanitarian crisis in North-West IDP camps

By John Dike Osogbo lists over 30 camps in Sokoto seeks urgent relief for displaced families in Zamfara, Katsina The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has raised the alarm over the risk of preventable disease outbreaks and a worsening humanitarian crisis in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria’s North-West, urging the Federal Government, state […]

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Osun NUJ to honour head of service, NLC Chair, Elerinmo, Accord chairman others at 35thanniversary, 2026 press week

By John Dike Osogbo The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will on Thursday, October 29, honour the Head of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina; Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo; and other distinguished personalities for their contributions to public service, leadership, labour relations, […]

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Afenifere raises committee for Fasoranti’s burial

The pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has constituted a 32-member burial committee to oversee arrangements for the funeral of its late leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti. The decision was announced at a meeting held at Fasoranti’s residence in Akure on Tuesday by the Chairman of Afenifere’s National Executive Committee, Oba Olu Falae, who presided over the […]

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UK universities face £925 annual fevy for each foreign student from 2028

Universities in England are expected to pay an annual £925 levy for every international student they enrol from August 2028 under a proposed British government policy aimed at funding financial support for disadvantaged domestic undergraduates. The measure could affect institutions enrolling students from Nigeria, India, China and other countries, with universities potentially facing additional costs […]

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2027: Arewa group predicts massive Northern votes for Tinubu

The Arewa for Asiwaju group has predicted overwhelming support for President Bola Tinubu in the North ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the inauguration of 528 youth ambassadors in Kano State. The group’s Director-General, Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, unveiled the ambassadors on Wednesday, charging them to mobilise support for the President across the state’s 44 […]

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2027: ADC raises alarm over alleged plot to postpone presidential election

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has raised concerns over an alleged plot to postpone the January 16, 2027 presidential election, warning against the possible use of the Ebola outbreak as a justification for changing the electoral timetable. The council, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, […]

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Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval for $20.52bn, €1.045bn foreign loans

President Bola Tinubu has approached the House of Representatives for approval to secure external loans worth $20.52bn and €1.045bn to finance development projects under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Rolling Plan. The request was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during Wednesday’s plenary. Tinubu urged lawmakers […]

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Adeleke says coalition with APC for Tinubu’s reelection alone

By John Dike , Osogbo … assures LG crisis resolution before Dec Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has ruled out any political agreement to share legislative or local government positions with the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections He insisted that his emerging political alliance with the opposition party is strictly aimed at […]

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2027: Adelami lists key factors to ensure credible elections

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami has identified holistic alignment and unbiased participation by all stakeholders as crucial to having credible elections. Speaking on Wednesday at a virtual public discourse on Strengthening Democratic Institutions for Credible Elections in Nigeria: 2027 and Beyond, organized by the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) Ondo/Ekiti States […]

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