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— Governor distances self from demonstration By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Democratic Integrity Network, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned Monday’s protest by some women and youths in Ondo State over the National Assembly candidates’ list ratified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing it as a staged attempt […]

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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has forwarded the names of 23 commissioner-nominees to the Gombe State House of Assembly for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, […]

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— Extends olive branch to rivals, says no grudges By Dayo Johnson, Akure Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) after emerging as the party’s candidate for the Ondo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists in […]

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By Favour Ulebor The United Kingdom government has announced plans to require some asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 spent on their accommodation and financial support before they can qualify for permanent residency. The proposed reform was announced on Tuesday by the UK Home Office through its official X handle and is aimed at […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has formally granted the Lagos State Government a permanent operating licence for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, ending its 128-year monopoly as the sole developer and operator of railway services in Nigeria. Speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]

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Sources said the incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, causing panic as miners and residents fled for safety.

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The Federal Government has said it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they return home following renewed anti immigrant tensions in the country.

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The students moved from their hostels towards Shasha market and stormed the highway, blocking the road from users in protest of the said “unscrupulous” soldiers.

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