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By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at a healthcare facility in Gboko and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the incident. The baby was reportedly recovered from the custody of the alleged principal suspect and subsequently reunited with the mother. The State […]

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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to implement outstanding agreements with the union or face industrial action. The branch Chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, disclosed this on Thursday following a resolution of the union’s congress. […]

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A US federal court on Thursday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University which accused the prestigious institution of permitting antisemitism during pro-Palestinian rallies on campus.

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According to Singh, Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most populous countries makes its participation in BRICS significant.

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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per cent of the curriculum. The initiative is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to become job creators and agricultural entrepreneurs. The Minister of […]

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Makinde urged candidates seeking to replace the current government to clearly explain what they would do differently if elected.

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—We don’t know the source yet, Ondo govt says By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised concerns over a persistent offensive odour that has enveloped parts of the metropolis for more than five weeks, urging the state government to urgently identify its source and address the situation. Some […]

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—Sets up electricity regulator, market operator By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, into law, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state. The legislation, passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, […]

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The suit, marked HOS/M.157/26, was filed on August 12, 2026, at the Osogbo Judicial Division, three days before the August 15 election.

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A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has expressed concern over the prevailing tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it could discourage voters from exercising their franchise.

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