A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 7 for the hearing of all pending applications and the substantive suit filed by the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise the Kabir Turaki-led interim National Working […]
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Some of the flooded areas in Lagos. Photo: Iyanuoluwa Abiola Floodwaters swept through several communities in Lagos State on Tuesday following hours of heavy rainfall, submerging homes and roads, disrupting movement and knocking out electricity in parts of the state after critical transmission facilities were affected. Videos obtained showed flooded streets in FESTAC, Gbagada, Evans, […]
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Fuel marketers have declared that their filling stations will stop selling petrol should the Federal Government try to enforce price control. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview with our correspondent. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken […]
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An aerial view of protesters marching during a demonstration by the “March and March” movement marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Durban, on June 30, 2026. Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP The Federal Government has assured Nigerians still residing in South Africa of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and people of Alberta, Canada, for their hospitality and support during the maiden Oodua Global Concert, while reaffirming his commitment to strengthening cultural ties between the Ooni’s Palace and African diaspora communities. He conveyed the message through […]
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Ondo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) while appealing to the party leadership to uphold the outcome of the primary elections conducted in Ondo State. Chairman of the Association who doubles as Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *A potential is the force of an existing possibility.* *A dictionary defines it as “unrealized ability”.* *Potential is anything that can become something unimaginable under appropriate conditions.* *When you hold the seed of any plant in your hand, it is a possibility that can become anything.* *The seed can fall off your […]
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Students Win Three Prestigious National Awards, Reinforcing Institution’s Global Aspirations Elizade University has once again demonstrated why it is fast emerging as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding private universities, recording an unprecedented triple victory in national academic competitions that has further elevated its profile on the country’s educational landscape. In a remarkable feat that underscores […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has commended recent security actions in Osun State, describing the arrest of suspected political thugs by the police as a positive step toward ensuring peace and security ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council said […]
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Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN Few hours after the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee confirmed him as the party’s candidate for the Ondo Central Senatorial District in the next election, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, has urged unity within the party. In a statement he signed, he said his conviction in Justice had been vindicated with […]
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