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— Party seeks production-driven economy, institutional reforms By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s governance system, saying the country must move beyond policy announcements and political slogans to address poverty, insecurity and infrastructure deficits. The party made the call in a statement issued on […]

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By Ebunoluwa Sessou Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called for continuity in the Federal Government’s reform programme, saying a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would allow the administration to consolidate its policies. Obasa made the call in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address as empty promises that offered no concrete solution to Nigeria’s economic hardship, poverty and insecurity. The campaign said Nigerians were again being promised a better future without clear, measurable commitments on how the government would […]

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By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised concerns over the Nigeria–United States critical minerals framework, warning that Nigeria must ensure its mineral wealth contributes directly to the country’s development rather than creating another form of economic dependency.In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, […]

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By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mobilised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to commence emergency remedial works on the collapsed section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The section of the major highway collapsed on Tuesday following torrential rainfall, leaving […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno area of Akwa Ibom State. The operation was conducted on September 30, 2026, following credible intelligence on suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and allegedly taking […]

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— Braimah urges focus on opportunities, cooperation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abasi Braimah, has said Nigeria is ready to deepen cooperation with Hungary, other European partners and the wider international community in areas of mutual interest. Braimah, in his Independence Day address in Budapest on Thursday, also called for […]

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— Urges Nigerians to shun health rumours By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has urged Nigerians to disregard rumours about President Bola Tinubu’s health, saying the President is in good health and of sound mind. Sowunmi spoke on Thursday at a town hall meeting in Ijebu North […]

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— Blames blocked canals, drainage channels By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended other legislative business to inspect flood-ravaged communities in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, following concerns over the worsening flood situation in the state. The decision was taken during the 55th Legislative Sitting of […]

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