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ABEL ENITAN: Ten Things To Know About New Head Of Civil Service
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to a release by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga the appointment takes effect from August 27, 2026. It was gathered that Enitan will succeed Didi Esther […] The post ABEL ENITAN: Ten Things To Know About New Head Of Civil Service appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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2027: Atiku’s Subsidy Pledge Is Political Trojan Horse – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the pledge by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to restore fuel subsidy as a “political Trojan horse” aimed at winning votes ahead of the 2027 general election. Sani said the promise was impracticable, arguing that Atiku had previously supported the removal […]
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Canada warns international students about working more than 24 hours per week
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FCTA trains health workers in emergency care
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La Liga: New arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener, says Barca’s coach
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EPL: David de Gea sends message to Man United after 2-0 defeat to Hull City
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Atiku reacts as FBI speaks on Tinubu's records in US
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PAP Scholarship Privilege, Not Right, Ibena Tells Beneficiaries
The national chairman of PAP Phase Two, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has urged beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship scheme to appreciate the educational support provided to them. Ibena stated this while reacting to an online publication alleging delays in the payment of allowances to some students of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State. […]
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Alleged Drug Trafficking: Release Tinubu’s Records Now — Atiku Tells FBI
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over its decision to withhold certain investigative records relating to President Bola Tinubu, arguing that concerns about danger to lives should not be used to shield information that can lawfully be disclosed. The FBI had […] The post Alleged Drug Trafficking: Release Tinubu’s Records Now — Atiku Tells FBI appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Quiz Oyedele, Edun over N12trn subsidy savings, APM tasks EFCC
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‘Reject tribalism, political division’  – Gov Kefas urges Taraba residents
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Kwara APC loses 12 ward executives after senator’s exit
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Carrick Blames Early Goal For Manchester United Defeat To Hull City
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has blamed his side’s slow start for their shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in Saturday’s Premier League opener. The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing setback at the MKM Stadium, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring in the first half to hand Hull a memorable victory […]
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Troops Kill 26 Boko Haram/ ISWAP Terrorists In Borno Airstrikes
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai from air platform of the Joint Tasks Force North East have killed no fewer than 26 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in multiple series of successful intelligence-led precision strikes against terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State between the night of 21 and the early hours of 22 August 2026. A […]
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4 members of same family and their dog die after eating amala in Kogi, government orders probe
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2027: GMN Urges Nigerians To Reject Tinubu, Says Campaign Council Self-Serving
  The Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN) , a political support group of African Democratic Congress, ADC, has urged Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, describing the recently constituted campaign council as self-serving and detached from the hardships confronting citizens.   GMN a statement […]
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2027: Why Peter Obi, Atiku can’t form coalition against Tinubu – Umar Ardo
Political strategist and Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Ardo, has explained why he believes a merger between the The post 2027: Why Peter Obi, Atiku can’t form coalition against Tinubu – Umar Ardo appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Don’t hide Tinubu’s records from Nigerians – Atiku tells FBI
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5 Die As Car, Truck Collide On Lagos- Badagry Expressway
At least five people including the driver were on Saturday confirmed dead in an auto crash that occurred Saturday along the ever busy Lagos-Badagry Expressway in the state. Eyewitnesses said the accident involved a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS collided with an Iveco truck with registration number T28081 LA around the Mowo end […]
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YOREC warns against electricity infrastructure vandalism in Yobe
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Everton Make Premier League Winning Start With 2-0 Victory Over Crystal Palace
Everton began their Premier League campaign in impressive fashion after securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in their season opener. The Toffees took control of the contest at Goodison Park and deservedly went into half-time with the lead after Harry Armstrong found the breakthrough in the 42nd minute. Everton had threatened throughout the […]
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Lagos housing ministry honours seven officers for outstanding service
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Troops kill scores of terrorists in Borno airstrikes
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Four Kogi family members, dog die after meal
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Atiku breaks silence on FBI’s refusal to make Tinubu records public
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation’s refusal to The post Atiku breaks silence on FBI’s refusal to make Tinubu records public appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Laptop catches fire on US flight, passenger treated at airport
A passenger was treated after a laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight during its journey to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, United States. American Airlines Flight 2398, travelling from Atlanta, Georgia, landed safely at the airport on Friday after smoke was reported from a passenger’s device. The pilot alerted air traffic control […] The post Laptop catches fire on US flight, passenger treated at airport appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kaduna NSCDC Deploys 1,500 Personnel For Peaceful Eid-El Maulid
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, has deployed approximately 1,500 personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful, safe and incident-free celebration of the 2026 Eid-El Maulid scheduled for Tuesday. In a statement issued by the Kaduna NSCDC spokesperson, Habeeb Badamasi, said the deployment approved by the State Commandant, CC […]
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Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US after talks fail
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Kano To Host Nigeria’s First National Roller Skates Competition
Kano State is set to host the first edition of the Kano Roller Skates Competition, with participants from 26 states expected to converge on the state for the landmark event. The competition is scheduled to take place from 28 to 30 October 2026 at the Mahaha Sport Complex, Kofar Naisa, Kano. Chairman of the Kano […]
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Kano gov appoints Emir of Rano Amirul Hajj for 2027
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Canada vows dollar-for-dollar tariffs after US trade talks collapse
Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after talks broke down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that Ottawa will respond to new US tariffs with dollar-for-dollar measures. The decision came shortly before a deadline for reaching a deal, following weeks of negotiations aimed at easing tensions between the two major trading partners. […] The post Canada vows dollar-for-dollar tariffs after US trade talks collapse appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Assault Of CJN’s Protocol Officer By Foreign Ministry’s Director Yunusa
Uncertainty is clouding an alleged assault on a protocol officer, said to be attached to the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun, by the Director of Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a development that is causing enormous furor within the Foreign Affairs Ministry and confusion in […]
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How ‘fake’ Made-in-Nigeria office penetrated states, foreign offices
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Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal
Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the London club until 2032 with an option of two further years. The post Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Gov Lawal hails Senator Yari’s appointment as President Tinubu’s campaign DG
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Tinubu’s fuel policy enriches govt, impoverishes masses — Donald Duke
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