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By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s political and military history. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government […]

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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying the electorate had spoken through their votes. Mgbudem, who addressed journalists in Osogbo on Monday, said the outcome of the governorship election […]

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By Vincent Ujumadu  The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his successful re-election for a second term following last Saturday’s polls. In a goodwill message circulated by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo said Governor Adeleke’s electoral victory reflects the trust placed […]

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted an operational licence to City University Abuja, clearing the institution to commence academic activities and admit its pioneer postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session.  The licence was presented to the institution’s promoters on Friday, 24th July 2026, in Abuja, officially changing its status from a proposed university […]

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By Favour Ulebor The European Union has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to support efforts to contain cholera outbreaks in the four countries. In a statement on Monday, the European Commission said the funding would support outbreak response, case management, surveillance, vaccination, and water, […]

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By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The influx of more than 11,000 new members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has been overshadowed by the absence of several prominent party leaders at a reception held on Saturday at the Azare Township Stadium. The event was organised to formally receive the defectors from various political […]

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By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday resigned his position amid reports that 18 of his colleagues had backed moves for his removal. Agbebaku announced his resignation during plenary shortly before the House elected Hon. Yekini Idaiye, member representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency, […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, through the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), has impounded 175 vehicles for violating traffic regulations, particularly the unauthorised use of dealer number plates. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday, reiterating the government’s prohibition of the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates. Osiyemi […]

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— Community leaders hand suspects to police— Bomadi DPO confirms incident, says case transferred to Ughelli South By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing […]

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