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Tinubu Calls on Traditional, Religious Leaders to Champion Public Health

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged traditional and religious leaders to play a proactive role in combating preventable diseases, emphasizing that improving Nigerians’ health is a shared responsibility. The President made the appeal during the National Summit of Traditional and Religious Leaders on Health and Well-being held at the State House on Tuesday. He described […]

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Adebayo Urges Prayers for Nigeria, Sponsors Tafsir Sessions Nationwide

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, has conveyed Ramadan greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world, offering prayers for divine mercy, forgiveness and guidance for the country. In a statement marking the start of the holy month, Adebayo described Ramadan as a sacred period devoted to fasting, night […]

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PDP Kicks Against Manual Result Transmission in Electoral Act Amendment

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has called on Nigerians to oppose a provision in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, which permits the manual transmission of election results, cautioning that it could weaken transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, […]

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President Tinubu Launches Free JAMB Registration for 50,000 South-East Students

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   President Bola Tinubu, through his “Renewed Hope Agenda,” has launched a free JAMB registration initiative targeting 50,000 students across the South-East region.   The program provides ₦8,500 to each beneficiary to cover the full cost of registration for the upcoming examinations.   The initiative allocates 10,000 slots to each of the […]

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No Basis to Compare Nnamdi Kanu with Sunday Igboho, Insists Presidency

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa     The Presidency has formally rejected comparisons between IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and activist Sunday Igboho, citing “fundamentally different” contexts.   Presidential aide Sunday Dare clarified that while both are regional figures, their methods and the resulting impact on national security are not equivalent. This statement aims to address public discourse […]

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NSCDC Arrests 10 for Vandalism, Kidnapping, Theft 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The FCT Command of the NSCDC has arrested 10 suspects for kidnapping, vandalism, and theft.   The operations spanned the FCT and neighboring states to tackle rising criminal activities.   Commandant Olusola Odumosu paraded the suspects on Tuesday, including members of a kidnapping syndicate. Others were caught targeting critical national infrastructure […]

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Octogenarian APC Chieftain Remanded Over Alleged Defamation 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has ordered the remand of 83-year-old APC chieftain, Hon. Illiasu Ibrahim, along with two others.    Mallam Shola Muse and Adesemowo Suleiman were also sent to the Oke-Kura Correctional Facility.   The trio is facing a three-count criminal charge for allegedly making defamatory remarks […]

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Yobe Assembly Probes Healthcare Misconduct, Doctor Shortages

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Yobe State House of Assembly has formed an ad-hoc committee to investigate reports of misconduct by healthcare practitioners. This follows numerous public complaints regarding unprofessional behavior in hospitals across the state. Speaker, Chiroma Buba Mashio announced the probe during Tuesday’s plenary session. The investigation aims to identify cases of negligence and […]

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DIPF Awards N25m Scholarship to 25 Top-Performing South-East Undergraduates

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF) has awarded N25 million to 25 South-East undergraduates.   Each student received N1 million to prevent financial constraints from obstructing their university education.   Beneficiaries were chosen for their high 2025 JAMB scores and successful university admissions. The “Best Brain Contest” managed the rigorous selection process […]