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The vice president will return to Abuja at the conclusion of his engagements in the West African nation.
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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 […]
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to introduce joint broadcast monitoring measures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative would tackle unethical broadcast practices and promote responsible electoral coverage nationwide. The NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of […]
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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 […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade under Operation Udoka, in collaboration with other security agencies, have disrupted a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Imo State during an intelligence-led operation. The operation, conducted on July 17, 2026, led to the arrest of a suspect, the recovery of cash suspected to be part of a […]
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By Ayo OnikoyiFast-rising Nollywood actress and content creator Ella Emmanuel has revealed that stinginess is one quality she cannot tolerate in a romantic partner, describing generosity, kindness and emotional intelligence as essential traits she admires in a man. The actress, whose real name is Emmanuella Ebele Onwuegbuzie, made the disclosure while reflecting on her career, […]
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Member representing Yabo State Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki Yabo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of nine young men from Yabo Local Government Area who were killed in a road accident while travelling to Lagos in search of better […]
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Nigeria and Senegal have pledged to revive their Joint Commission by exploring opportunities to deepen collaboration between the two countries.
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Kwara also became the first state in Nigeria to commence payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund in 2025, supporting resident doctors and reinforcing its commitment to developing a sustainable healthcare workforce.
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Barely days after security forces secured the release of the 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Oriire, Oyo State, another school came under attack.
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