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Kano Youths Embrace Education Reforms
 Youths in Kano State, under the platform of the Youth-Led Education Lab, have declared education a fundamental right, pledging to take ownership of reforms and demand accountability from government, institutions and communities to strengthen the state’s education sector. The declaration was made in Kano at an event organised by the Kano State Universal Basic Education […] 
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Gov Mohammed Wins Oil And Gas Sector Award
 Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has been honoured with the Best-performing Governor in the Oil and Gas Sector Award at the 3rd Edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Forum Awards. Speaking during the award presentation, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon Usman Shehu Usman said the award reflects the Bauchi […] 
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Health Experts Seek Law To Make Births In Hospitals Mandatory
 Health stakeholders in Bauchi State have advocated a legislation to compel pregnant women to attend antenatal care and be delivered of their babies in health facilities in the state. The stakeholders, who made the suggestion at a 2-day programmed tagged, “High Level Engagement Toward Improving Sexual Reproductive Health and Right, Maternal Newborn Child Healthcare and […] 
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Trump Hates Black People – Remember That
   “It us unthinkable that wisdom should ever be popular.” – Johann Von Goethe, 1749-1832. The most appropriate quota­tion for this article should have been taken from the Bi­ble: “O… 
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Tinubu’s achievements evident – Presidency
 The Presidency has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has not spent three years in office but has a lot to show for his stewardship. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this while reacting to a report by The Economist on Tinubu’s achievements. Posting on X, Onanuga wrote: “President Tinubu has not […]
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Agency Intercepts 10 Trafficked Minors In Taraba
 The Taraba State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intercepted a human trafficker with 10 minors in Jalingo. A statement by the state commandant of the agency, Mr Bako Amos, on Friday, said that the arrest was made following intelligence report. “Following a tip off of intelligence […] 
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Reno Mocking Omokri
 It is sad that Mr. Reno Omokri has refused to find a modi­cum of dignity from some­where, anywhere, to cover himself. His avowed duty of de­fending Mr. President from any… 
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UNICEF Seeks Improved Infant, Maternal Welfare In North East
 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented the high level of maternal and child mortality rates in the Northeastern part of Nigeria, calling for improved infant and maternal welfare. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF, Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, gave the lamentation in an interview with newsmen during a 2-day high-level engagement with Bauchi […] 
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Police arrest six suspected cultists in Edo hotel 
 Edo State Police Command said it arrested six suspected cultists during a meeting in a hotel in the Eyaen community, Benin-City. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this on Saturday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem gave the names of the […]
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Govt Urged To Boost Fintech Funding
 The federal government has been urged to increase investment in the financial technology sector to expand youth employment opportunities and strengthen private-sector growth in the country. The call was made by a financial technology analyst, Paul Fakayejo, yesterday in Abuja at the launch of Wapia Financial Services Limited’s new inclusive digital platform developed in partnership […] 
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Labour Party Excited Over INEC’s Recognition Of Usman’s Leadership
 The leadership of the Labour Party has declared the official recognition of the Sen. Nenadi Usman-led interim national leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a welcome development. Senior special adviser on media to the interim national chairman of the party, Ken Eluma Asogwa, made this known in a statement in Abuja yesterday. […] 
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Middle Belt Youths Warn On Threats To National Unity, 2027 Polls
 The Middle Belt Youth Forum has warned the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) over what it described as inflammatory statements capable of undermining national unity and credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released yesterday in Abuja by the forum’s leader, Comrade Meliga Godwin, the group raised concerns over recent comments […] 
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GPHA staff held over stolen tugboat granted GHC500,000 bail
 A staff member of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) standing trial in a $500,000 stolen tugboat case has been granted bail by a Tema High Court. 
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Harness Opportunities From National Reforms — Minister
 Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the opportunities created by ongoing national reforms, describing them as vital pathways for personal development and sustainable nation-building. He made the call while delivering the 2026 Convocation Lecture at the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology […] 
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At North West Dev. Summit, Stakeholders Task Region On Urgent Growth
 Governors of the North West geopolitical zone met yesterday in Kaduna to deliberate on the zone’s economic development and other matters, with Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani saying the zone had the potential to become a hub of agricultural   productivity, agro-processing, commerce  and skilled labour. Delivering a keynote address at the North West Stakeholders Development […] 
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Electoral Act: ADC Accuses National Assembly Of Plot To Undermine 2027 Polls
 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the National Assembly of adopting delay tactics in passing the Electoral Bill 2025, adding that it poses a serious risk to the integrity of the 2027 general elections. ADC’s national publicity secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who accused the Senate of delay, highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act […] 
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PDP Trustees, State Chairmen, Ex-officio Pledge Solidarity To Turaki-led NWC
 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) remains the legitimate leadership of the party which was duly elected at the Ibadan Convention legally and firmly on the saddle. Similarly, the party’s state chairmen led by Edo State PDP chairman, Hon. Tony […] 
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How Tinubu Set Target On Economy When He Assumed Office — Presidency
 The Presidency has said Nigeria is on a “healing journey” and firmly on course to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030, despite the pains associated with recent economic reforms. Technical adviser to the president on economic and financial inclusion (office of the vice president), Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, stated this at the weekend in Abuja […] 
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Senate Demands Accountability In Public Resource Use
 The senate has demanded accountability and professionalism in the use of public resources. The chairman, senate committee on banking, insurance and other financial Institutions, Mukhail Adetokunbo, made the remark in Owerri, Imo State, during the committee’s oversight visit to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Owerri zonal office at the weekend. Adetokunbo, represented by Osita […] 
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Makoko Demolition In Overall Public Interest, Says Gov. Sanwo-Olu
 Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the recent demonstrations by some protesters against demolition in parts of Makoko were unnecessary, insisting that the action of the government was in public interest. The governor stated this during a private breakfast meeting with  managing directors and chief executive officers of various companies, organised […] 
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Pentecostal Fellowship Opposes Calls For Removal Of INEC Chairman
 The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has rejected the call by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for the removal of the INEC chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan on the basis of comments he made on genocide. PFN in a statement issued by its national secretary, Bishop David Bakare yesterday, said Amupitan as a Nigerian […] 
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Defection: All Governors Remain Leaders Of APC In States — Tinubu
 President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain the party’s leaders in their respective states. He made the declaration at the official reception of Governor Agbu Kefas into the APC held in Jalingo, Taraba State yesterday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu announced that Governor Kefas had assumed […] 
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When prophecy fails – A case of Prophet El Bernard Nelson-Eshun
 No prophet sees the whole picture; only God does. Prophecy, by its nature, is partial and subject to human limitations 
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Federal Gov’t To End Importation Of Defence Equipment In 5 Years – Defence Minister
 The federal government has disclosed plans to end importation of defence equipment in five years, thereby saving the country ₦5.06 trillion annually. Minister of state for defence Bello Mohamed Matawalle disclosed this while unveiling the “X-Shield” light tactical armoured vehicle produced by the defence and security solutions provider company. The minister who was represented by […] 
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Over 200 Killed In DR Congo Mine Collapse
 More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities said yesterday, according to the BBC. The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way due to heavy rains, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesman for the North Kivu region’s rebel governor, told reporters. At the time, the […] 
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NEDC And Post-conflict Plunder
 The ongoing corruption trial involving officials of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) is another entry in Nigeria’s long catalogue of graft cases. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project at the NEDC, Danjuma Mohammed; the Chief Executive Officer of Bondpay, Prince Chibuike […] 
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Archbishop Urges Old Boys To Ensure Return Of Missionary Schools
 The Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Alaba Job, has emphasised the need for government to return missionary schools to their original state and rightful owners. He spoke yesterday in Ikire, during the thanksgiving mass and blessing of the renovated chapel by Fatima College Ikire, 1976 set, in commemoration of the school’s 70th […] 
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LP Faults INEC Over Executive List, Eyes Victory At Appeal Court
 The leadership of the Labour Party has again reiterated that the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, as well as the removal of the names of its executive from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal by the commission would not deter its plans to put up a strong show in the 2027 general […] 
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Ex-Archbishop Of Canterbury Lauds Restoration Of Peace In Kaduna
 Former Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Portal Welby, has commended Kaduna State for the significant progress it has made in restoring peace, unity and stability. Welby noted a clear departure from the ethno-religious tensions that once defined Kaduna State. Ex-Archbishop Welby made the observation during a courtesy visit to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, […] 
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Taraba Central To Nigeria’s Political Stability – Tinubu
 President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the strategic position Taraba State occupies in Nigeria political stability and future, saying he was proud of Governor Agbu Kefas’s kind of leadership and sense of inclusivity in governance. He spoke yesterday through his representative, Vice President Kassim Shettima, at a ceremony held in Jalingo to receive Governor Kefas who […] 
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Court Judgment: PDP Urges Members To Close Ranks
 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to it members to close ranks and work for the overall interest of the party and Nigerians in general, notwithstanding the Ibadan High Court judgment over its national convention. The Cross River State chapter of the party made the appeal in a statement by its publicity Secretary, Mr […] 
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Protect Worship Centres, Southern Kaduna Clerics Tell Govt, Communities
 Southern Kaduna Christian leaders have appealed to government at all levels and security agencies to protect worship centers following the recent abduction of over 100 worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru local government area of the state. The clerics while calling for the rescue of the abducted worshippers also urged the communities to strengthen local […] 
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Patients Desert FMC Gusau As JOHESU Strike Bites Harder
 Activities at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau in Zamfara State have ground to a halt as the strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) enters its third month, leaving the once-busy hospital nearly deserted. A visit by LEADERSHIP Sunday revealed that a facility that previously operated round the clock and served thousands is […] 
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2027: Tinubu Eyes Massive Votes In Kano, Lagos, Rivers
 Voters suffering bad governance won’t vote continuity – PDP  |  APC has structural edge, but the three states remain competitive — Analysts By Chibuzo Ukaibe, Ademu Idakwo, JAMES KWEN, Samson Elijah, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu is banking on raking in an overwhelming majority of votes from Kano, Lagos and […] 
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EXCLUSIVE: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu govt
 The suspects include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations.
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UMaT confers honorary doctorate on Ibrahim Mahama
 The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has conferred an honorary Doctor of Science degree upon renowned businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama. 
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