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Adegboye: Real-time transmission of election results possible, if…
 Engr. (Dr.) Felix Adesola Adegboye is an Electrical and Electronics engineer and the 22nd President & Chairman-in-Council of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE). He spoke with
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Yari’s chieftaincy and Alaafin’s promotion of Nigerian unity
 The ancient palace of the Alaafin of Oyo was a tableau of Nigeria’s complex yet unifying tapestry in December 2025 in a ceremony rich with Yoruba tradition when His Imperial
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Ondo APC: Analysing stakeholders’ meeting
 In the aftermath of the turbulent events of Tuesday, 17th February 2026, the political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has been profoundly unsettled. What occurred
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My close shave with death during COVID-19 pandemic -Ikpeazu
 Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, had a close encounter with death after contracting COVID-19 while still presiding as governor in 2020. In this exclusive interview with SUNNY
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One-Day Gov: Lagos teacher decries ‘unfair’ treatment of coaches
 A Lagos teacher decries the unfair treatment and lack of recognition for coaches who prepare students for the state’s One-Day Governor competition.

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‘Home designs should be for better living, not luxury’
 Many Nigerian homes, offices and public spaces are built without fully considering how people live and work in them. Tight rooms can increase stress, poor layouts reduce efficiency and unfriendly
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FG, Abiodun gifts Nigeria’s best teacher car, house
 The Federal Government and Governor Dapo Abiodun have rewarded Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a car and a
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Alleged N13.7b  payroll fraud: APC demands Adeleke’s resignation as Osun governor
 The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday demanded for resignation of Ademola Adeleke as the Osun State governor over discovery of alleged annual N13.7 billion payroll fraud under his administration.
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Police dismiss allegations of missing seized protest equipment
 Allegations that items seized alongside a truck from protesters who blocked Awolowo Way, Ikeja, on January 28 have gone missing are unfounded, mischievous, The Nation learnt yesterday. The items, including
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Amitolu hails Sani on new appointment
 A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Chief Amitolu Shittu, has congratulated Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on his appointment as Renewed Hope Ambassador and
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Customs seize 1,630 ljerrycans of smuggled petrol worth N40.7m in Lagos, Ogun
 Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of 1,630 jerrycans of 25 litres of smuggled petroleum products at various locations between Lagos and various flash
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Ward congress: Ogun East APC stakeholders, Appeal C’ttee trade claims over petitions
 Ogun East Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have faulted the claim by members of the APC Ward Congress Appeal Committee that there was no petition received concerning the
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Police urge removal of vehicles from station
 The Lagos Police Command has urged owners of recovered and abandoned vehicles parked at the Ejigbo Division to remove them within fourteen days or risk forfeiture. Read Also: Payments for
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Tinubu’s executive order will curb leakages, boost Federation Account inflow – RMAFC
 The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), yesterday, thumped up Wednesday’s Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu directing that oil and gas revenues be paid directly into the
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Okpebholo sponsors seven lecturers to China
 The Edo State Government said it has remained focused on support for capacity building and scholarships in the education sector. It said seven lecturers have been sponsored to China for
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Drivers vandalise FRSC office in Edo
 Angry commercial drivers have vandalised the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ovbiogie Ovbiogie community, Ovia North East local government area. Vehicles used for rescue operations of
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Massive oil spill threatens Bayelsa community
 The Agge community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has cried out following massive spills at the Bonga Oil Field reportedly operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company
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Obi Cubana acquired Asaba land lawfully, title properly transferred — Lawyer
 The solicitor to the Ogbe-Ozoma Community, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has declared that the land being developed in Asaba, Delta State, by Cubana Group was lawfully acquired and is not subject to
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30 MAN cadets secure NSML sea-time under blue economy push
 Nigeria’s push to build a globally competitive maritime workforce gathered fresh momentum on Friday as 30 cadets from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, were inducted for a mandatory
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Fighters demand amnesty for cannabis convicts following massive policy shift
 The Economic Fighters League (EFL) has demanded an immediate judicial review of all past cannabis-related convictions. 
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Police bust gang armoury, arrest two suspects
 The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and uncovered a gang armoury, recovering locally fabricated firearms and ammunition in coordinated operations across the state. Commissioner of
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Wema Bank to host 2026 IWD
 Wema Bank has announced plans to host its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) Grand Event on March 4, 2026. According to the bank, this year’s celebration is inspired by the
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We’re positioning Enugu for global competition, says Mbah
 Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a modern, productivity-driven economy capable of competing globally, declaring that the state is deliberately transitioning from consumption
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Renewed security concerns in South-East
 Despite repeated assurances from security authorities, killings across the South-East continue with troubling frequency. In Anambra State, gunmen reportedly attacked Afor Nawfia Market on December 7, 2025, resulting in four
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ISN Medical forum honours partners nationwide
 Nigeria’s medical diagnostic equipment distributor, ISN Medical, hosted its 2026 Consumer Healthcare Unit (CHU) Partner Appreciation Forum, recognising 36 top-performing partners for their contributions during the 2025 financial year. The
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Sickle cell disease and resilience
 Learn how to build mental resilience with sickle cell disease. Discover why strengthening the mind is the first step to overcoming challenges and living fu

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Alia declares free education in public schools, launches Brace-Up
 Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared free education in all government public schools beginning from Basic One to Nine. The Governor stated this at the maiden edition
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Zulum meets 56 state-sponsored doctors, approves training fund, others
 Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a special training fund for the 56 medical doctors currently undergoing residency training under the state’s sponsorship. The governor granted the
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CDS: International collaboration remains critical to collective security
 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised that international collaboration remains critical to collective security across Africa and globally. General Oluyede said this when he spoke
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Zone 2027 ticket to South, group urges ADC
 The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South or risk derailing the very redemption millions of
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Silkcoat Paint celebrates with partners on 10th anniversary
 Silkcoat Paint Nigeria, a global leader in paint manufacturing, has celebrated its 10th anniversary. The event, which took place at Bristol palace Hotel, Kano, had the company’s top executives, staffers
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Drug abuse: Foundation seeks royal father’s support
 In its relentless effort to eradicate the abuse of drugs in various communities in Lagos, the King Ogunremi Foundation has intensified activities by taking its awareness campaign to key traditional
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What path to elite consensus?
 So alarming and concerning did this column perceive President Donald Trump’s recent threat to invade Nigeria militarily to check what he described as ‘Christian genocide’ that, over the last three
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Do we still have shame?
 Last Monday was nightmarish for anyone with genuine ambitions to succeed in any venture. Football lovers all over the world, especially Nigerians, many of whom kept vigil waiting for FIFA’s
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Barcelona urged to break bank for ‘elite striker’ Osimhen
 Legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has named Victor Osimhen among the elite strikers Barcelona need to make the step to the next level, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Barcelona forward believes
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Exciting pairings as Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 League enters Week 5 Saturday
 The stake is getting higher and the pace feverish as the first edition of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 football tournament enters week 5. Runaway league leaders Fortune FA, led by
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