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Emir of Zazzau expresses hope for positive change at book launch By Kingsley Omonobi Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for stronger protection of the girl-child, saying addressing poverty, abuse and lack of education is critical to preventing drug abuse and […]

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Prominent United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office has announced. The Republican senator from South Carolina’s office said in a statement on his official X account that Graham died on the evening of Saturday, July […]

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly contributions from their Federation Account Allocation […]

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Commends FG, Oyo government, security agenciesCalls for greater investment in intelligence gathering By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has commended the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security agencies and local security groups that led to the rescue of abducted teachers and pupils from Oriire Local […]

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By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed United States-based infectious disease specialist, Prof. Chinelo Ngozi Animalu, as Special Assistant on State HIV Diaspora Coordination and Development. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, who said it reflects the administration’s commitment to leveraging […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting the lives of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, […]

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By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State and former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Gana Isa, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, alleging that the administration has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Speaking with journalists […]

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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi Military sources have confirmed the death of an Army officer, Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, during the operation that rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. The victims were rescued on July 10, 2026, in a coordinated operation involving security agencies after spending several days in captivity. According to […]

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The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are finishing their Senior Secondary School education. WAEC just finished this year’s exam a few weeks ago, while NECO’s is ongoing.

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