Ambassador Blessing Fubara (left) and NDC National leader, Seriake Dickson Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, brother of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the state’s governorship election under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, pledging to serve only one term if elected. He made the declaration ahead of the party’s primary election, describing […]
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US President Donald Trump… (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) The United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has disclosed that President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prioritise the protection of Christians in Nigeria targeted by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-linked groups. Hegseth made the disclosure during a press conference at the White […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election. The result was announced on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja in a statement as monitored by our correspondent, declaring that Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *As much as it exists within your power, don’t live your life trying to prove anything.* *As a matter of self genuineness, don’t go about trying to prove to anyone that you are more than what they think.* *It is in trying to prove points that your actions are subject to all […]
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rolled out new guidelines for its nationwide party primaries, declaring that every aspirant who purchased an Expression of Interest Form will be allowed to contest in the exercise. The decision was reached after a high-level strategy meeting involving the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Selection Committee, senior stakeholders and […]
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President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House Children’s Day celebrations across the country on Wednesday were overshadowed by growing concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, with President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other stakeholders renewing calls for their safe return. At least 82 pupils were […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved federal salary scale for workers in the state’s health sector. Besides, he said his administration will continue to draw from the experience and institutional memory of retired permanent secretaries and senior civil servants, describing them as a vital resource for strengthening governance and public service delivery. He spoke […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was abruptly adjourned near midnight. The results announced before the adjournment suggested that what began as a competitive […]
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Acting Rector, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Dr. Olorunwa Lawson Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, has extended greetings to Muslims within its community on the celebration of this year’s Eid-Udha. Also,it rejoices with members of the Polytechnic Staff School on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, stressing the importance of children as future leaders and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has felicitated with Muslims across the state and Nigeria at large on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-Adha celebration, calling on citizens and leaders to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, peaceful coexistence and responsible leadership for the progress of the nation. In […]
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