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By Innocent Anaba The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International Nigeria have defended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its decision to restrict accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying protection of public funds should take precedence where there are credible concerns over their possible diversion or misuse. CISLAC, […]

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By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the […]

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… Warns groups exploiting instability in Sahel, Africa, othersBy Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has said that countering ISIL, al-Qa’ida and their affiliates remained a key priority of its counterterrorism efforts, as the groups continue to exploit instability across Africa and Asia. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday, U.S Deputy Representative to […]

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…demands measurable results By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has moved to strengthen accountability in the implementation of education reforms, with the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, warning officials handling the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) that commencing a programme would no longer be enough to qualify it as completed. […]

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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A final-year Information Technology student of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), Muhammad Inuwa Abdullahi, has developed an autonomous firefighting robot designed to detect and suppress small indoor fires without direct human intervention. Abdullahi, an indigene of Pantami in Gombe State, developed the robotic system as his final-year project using an Arduino […]

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— Adams seeks FG support, new innovations By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — There was excitement among worshippers and participants at the Osun-Osogbo Festival as the Arugba, Osunbunmi Moradeke, led the annual procession into the Osun Sacred Grove with the sacred votary for the first time since her selection two years ago. Moradeke was selected […]

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By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has welcomed the newly granted autonomy to the Oyo Passport Office, describing the development as a significant step towards decentralising government services and stimulating economic activities in the ancient city. The monarch said the development would bring critical government services closer to residents, […]

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ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) acted within its statutory powers by placing restrictions on the Osun State Government’s account. Falana, who spoke on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the commission could place a […]

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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has indicated that the Deputy National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zainab Ibrahim, may be his running mate in the 2027 governorship election. Kefas made the disclosure on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo while hosting the National Chairman […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has uncovered alleged vandalism of critical infrastructure beneath the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town with the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state. The discovery was made during a special enforcement operation conducted by state government agencies in line with the directive […]

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