By John Dike, Osogbo The late arrival of sensitive election materials for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election has raised concerns over the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), barely hours before voters head to the polls. The materials, which were flown into Akure Airport in neighbouring Ondo State, reportedly arrived behind schedule before […]
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Aiyedatiwa approves pharmaceutical, life sciences hub to strengthen drug distribution, diagnostic capacity Ondo State Government has unveiled a fresh healthcare reform agenda focused on medicines security, local pharmaceutical production, improved diagnosis, clinical nutrition and increased private-sector participation in the health sector. This was disclosed by the Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration would revive moribund refineries. He, however, warned that their success would be based on productivity and not mere activities, as obtainable in the past. Tinubu stated this when he received the Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Salimon Oladiti, and members […]
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By Tunde Odesola A musical genre rarely dies on the day its last great musician dies. It dies more quietly, when generations stop hearing themselves in the music. This, most probably, may be the real trouble with Jùjú. Bathwater cascades from the head to the feet, says an ancient proverb from southwestern Nigeria. For decades, […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *You must live your life to be a blessing to other people’s lives around you.* *Any life that is not seeking to better the lives of others through giving back (no matter how small) to the society can be likened to the Dead Sea.* *The Dead Sea is a reservoir of water […]
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An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sorts out Permanent Voters card (PVC) of voters at a ward Groups demand probe of politicians inciting violence Council, EiE Nigeria warn against further bloodshed Rally IGP, security leadership to immediately de-escalate tensions Yiaga Africa raises concerns over logistics, late inclusion of SDP The Independent National […]
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National President, Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry. As countries around the world adopt fuel subsidies and other palliative measures to cushion the impact of the US-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Nigerians have continued to bear the brunt of rising petrol and diesel prices, even as […]
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The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5.00 pm West Africa Time. The Presidency had, on Wednesday, announced that the public submission would close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13. […]
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Former Director-General of the State Security Service, Lawal Daura The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde announced this at the elective national convention of […]
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Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Photo: NPF The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said as many as 30 Commissioners of Police would be on duty during the Osun State governorship election, which holds across the state on Saturday. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, while addressing journalists in […]
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