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‘Withdraw backdoor social media shutdown bill or face legal action’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which […] The post ‘Withdraw backdoor social media shutdown bill or face legal action’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Benue APC Crisis: Alia Gets 24 State Assembly Candidates, Akume Picks 13
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Benue State may have taken a new dimension  as Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume’s camps shared thirty seven State House of Assembly nominations tickets. Governor Alia got twenty four APC state Assembly candidates, while Akume clinched thirteen for […]
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Malami’s 48 Forfeited Properties
A Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory has ruled in favour of the Federal Government for the final forfeiture of 48 properties belonging to Abubakar Malami (SAN), a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. Malami did not introduce the laws of forfeiture to Nigeria’s legal framework. But as Nigeria’s […]
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Veteran actor and director Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi dies after long battle with terminal illness
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Scaling health solutions for systems impact: 10 lessons from financial inclusion, By Olu Akanmu
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Uzodimma predicts winner of 2027 election, see details
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Baba Ahmed Without Peter Obi
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is relatively new to politics, or in some cases, the ‘business’ of running for president. He first contested the PDP presidential ticket in 2019 but lost to former VP Atiku Abubakar. But it wasn’t until 2023 that Baba-Ahmed became a household name in Nigeria after Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour […]
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Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown
Shettima, who will represent President Bola Tinubu at the regional event, will join other political and business leaders across West Africa and beyond, at the summit.
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On An Independent Path
Apart from outcomes of the presidential and governorship electoral cases, which the Supreme Court will have the final say, President of the Court of Appeal, Monica Dongban-Mensem, looks sets to be the most consequential judicial officer for the 2027 general elections. Dongban-Mensem is in a position to determine the political fortunes of aspiring lawmakers in […]
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Abia blames flooding on terrain, heavy rainfall
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Troops Establish Forward Base In Katsina To Intensify Fight Against Bandits
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have established a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Sayaya, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, to intensify military operations against terrorists and armed bandits while facilitating the safe return of displaced residents. Military sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity in Gusau on Sunday, said the newly established FOB […]
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𝗨.𝗦. Launches 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 Death Of 2 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀
The United States has continued its strikes on Iran, hours after confirming the death of two American soldiers in Iranian strikes on a US base in Jordan. LEADERSHIP recalls that the strikes marked the eighth consecutive night of American strikes on Iran, the US Central Command, CENTCOM, said. CENTCOM announced on X that the strikes […]
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LinkedIn’s July algorithm update: How to increase your visibility to US recruiters
LinkedIn remains one of the most important platforms for professionals seeking international career opportunities, but standing out has become increasingly challenging. The post LinkedIn’s July algorithm update: How to increase your visibility to US recruiters appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2024 Miss Universe Jamaica contestant LaToya Malcolm dies; family says: 'A really hard one to take
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Tears As Benue Community Buries 8 Killed In Suspected Herdsmen Attack
Residents of Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have held a mass burial for eight people killed in a suspected armed herdsmen attack, as grief and tears enveloped the community. The victims were laid to rest in a solemn ceremony attended by family members, community leaders, traditional rulers and religious leaders, […]
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From Promise to Progress: How Kwara State Is Redefining Healthcare Under AbdulRazaq
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Burna Boy, Madonna, Justin Bieber, others perform at World Cup final halftime show tonight
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FIFA 2026 World Cup final prize money: How much Spain and Argentina will earn
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ADC alleges political persecution of Malami, accuses FG of intimidating opposition
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government of using judicial processes to intimidate opposition figures, alleging that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is being targeted because of his reported governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 […] The post ADC alleges political persecution of Malami, accuses FG of intimidating opposition appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lionel Messi sends message to Argentina ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup final vs Spain
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Sunday Reflections: My God is powerful and still merciful
16th Sunday of year A   My God is powerful and still merciful   ✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 13:24-43   Jesus put another parable before the crowds: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everybody was asleep his […]
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Late Rev. Okoye, rare spiritual leader — Peter Obi says
Okoye, a former Aso Villa Chaplain and Founder/General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM), died peacefully on Wednesday.
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PHOTOS: Cheers as Peter Obi shops at Abuja supermarket
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was seen shopping at The post PHOTOS: Cheers as Peter Obi shops at Abuja supermarket appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Terrorists Released Us Before Soldiers Took Us Home – Rescued Oyo Teacher
One of the teachers rescued after spending 56 days in the custody of kidnappers in Oyo State, Zacchaeus Olatunde, has claimed that he and the other captives were released by their abductors before security personnel eventually escorted them home. The claim was made by Olatunde during a telephone interview with Nigeria Info FM aired on […] The post Terrorists Released Us Before Soldiers Took Us Home – Rescued Oyo Teacher appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Mass Weddings: Charity or Capital? Assessing the Real Social and Economic Impact
The title reminds me of the project work that final-year students undertake in tertiary institutions. It also reminded me of a lecture that has haunted me since my secondary school days. My teacher, with the quiet confidence of someone who had lived both sides, compared the carefree life of a bachelor with the weighty responsibility […]
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2027 polls: NBC, INEC join forces against unethical broadcasting
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Aggrieved APC aspirants need reconciliation, not rebellion — Diket Plang
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, who is also the Senator representing Plateau Central of Plateau State, Senator Diket Plang, speaks with the North-Central Bureau Chief, ISAAC SHOBAYO The post Aggrieved APC aspirants need reconciliation, not rebellion — Diket Plang appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Hungary’s President agrees to resign after constitutional amendment
The constitutional amendment ends Sulyok's term on the grounds of a... The post Hungary’s President agrees to resign after constitutional amendment appeared first on Tribune Online.
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WORLD CUP FINAL WHISTLE: The journey of Slavko Vinčić from Slovenia to football’s biggest stage
When Spain and Argentina step onto the pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, one of the most closely watched figures will not be wearing either nation’s colours but the referee entrusted with overseeing football’s most prestigious match. The responsibility has been handed to Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić, whose appointment places him […] The post WORLD CUP FINAL WHISTLE: The journey of Slavko Vinčić from Slovenia to football’s biggest stage appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Soludo’s wife celebrates recovery of abused minor, settles medical bills
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has expressed joy over the full recovery of a 10-year-old boy, Chiziterem, who was allegedly tortured by his guardian in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Soludo, who had earlier promised to monitor the child’s treatment until he fully recovered, announced on Saturday that […]
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World Cup third-place prize money: England's earnings after beating France revealed
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Double celebrations in MFM as members mark Olukoya’s, wife’s milestone birthdays
IT was a remarkable outpouring of praise, worship and heartfelt thanksgiving as members of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) worldwide gathered to celebrate the 69th birthday of the General Overseer, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, and the 60th birthday of his wife The post Double celebrations in MFM as members mark Olukoya’s, wife’s milestone birthdays appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Surviving federal polytechnics: Ultimate guide to clearing carry-overs in H2
Failing a course in a federal polytechnic can feel like a major setback, but it doesn't have to define your academic journey. Every year, thousands of ND and HND students successfully clear their carry-over courses and graduate on schedule by making smarter academic decisions, The post Surviving federal polytechnics: Ultimate guide to clearing carry-overs in H2 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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I can’t stand a stingy man — Ella Emmanuel
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Are states getting more or less value from the increased FAAC allocation under Tinubu?
There is a strange kind of theatre playing out across Nigeria right now, loud, charged, and deliberately simplistic. The script is familiar. Point to a FAAC figure, shout that governors are now “fat,” and then demand miracles overnight. It is the politics of outrage dressed as arithmetic, a coded verdict that suggests any governor who […]
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Troops bust kidnap syndicate, recover suspected ransom money, vehicle in Imo
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