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target=_blank>Benue Commissioner applauds return of Nigeria to IMO council
… Says Benue poised for active participation From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Denis Iyaghigba, has hailed Nigeria’s re-election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium as “a historic breakthrough and a product of hard work, strategic diplomacy, and sustained
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target=_blank>ZUFF 2025: NFC targets growth in global film collaborations
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The 15th Edition of the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUMA 2025) in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a significant milestone for the country’s cinematic community, as key stakeholders gathered to discuss the future of Nigerian and African cinema as global economic and cultural powerhouses. With the theme, “Storytelling for Global Influence: Film
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target=_blank>Adedamola, Fryo emerges PDP governorship candidate in Osun
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has officially elected Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, as its governorship candidate for the upcoming election. The announcement was made by the party’s electoral committee, led by Humphery Abba, who reported that Adedamola received 919 votes out of the 957 delegates
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target=_blank>Attempted rape: Ex-EPL player arrested at London airport
By John Ogunsemore A former England international and Premier League player was arrested at London Stansted Airport on Sunday evening on suspicion of attempted rape, according to reports from multiple news outlets and a statement from Essex Police. The suspect has not been named. The unnamed suspect, who represented the Three Lions during the 2010s,
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target=_blank>African leaders push for stronger legislative institutions as Emeka Nwala emerges pioneer president of ALAA
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The maiden African Legislative Aides Conference (ALAC) opened in Abuja on Monday with a resounding continental call for the empowerment, professionalisation and digital transformation of parliamentary support staff, as Barr. Emeka Nwala, Chairman of the 10th National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF), was unveiled and inaugurated as the Pioneer President
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target=_blank>OAU Council Chair, Professor Oyeweso, passes away
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community is mourning the loss of its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, who passed away at the age of 64. A statement from his younger brother, Olawale, confirmed that the distinguished professor of History died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following a
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Military presence has made little difference – Kwara community leader
Shola Daniel, a leader in the Eruku community of Kwara State, has said that military presence in the area has not made much difference amid the insecurity crisis. The Eruku community has suffered several attacks recently, including the recent assault on the Christ Apostolic Church, where about 38 worshippers were kidnapped. While appearing on Channels
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target=_blank>PAACA backs ex-INEC chair, Yakubu,’s nomination as envoy
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as a non-career ambassador. In a statement yesterday, PAACA Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu described the nomination as “well considered,” noting
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target=_blank>Osun PDP Primary: Adeleke appears on ballot despite leaving party
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo In a surprising turn of events, the name of Governor Ademola Adeleke appeared on the ballot papers during the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, even after he resigned from the party earlier the day. Adeleke was listed as the first candidate on the ballot, while Adebayo
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target=_blank>Accreditation begins as PDP holds governorship primary in Osun
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Accreditation has officially commenced at the Adolak Event Center in Osogbo as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gather for their governorship primary election for the 2026 election in Osun State. Delegates began arriving at the Adolak Hall, where the primary is taking place, amidst heightened security measures to prevent
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target=_blank>OAU Pro-Chancellor, Oyeweso, Dies
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Siyan Oyeweso, has passed away following a brief illness. A distinguished scholar and administrator, Oyeweso was widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s foremost historians. Confirming his death, OAU management described the loss as a profound blow to the university community. In a statement…
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target=_blank>Northern Elders Back Matawalle, Slam Politically Driven Critics
The Northern Elders Progressive Group has dismissed renewed calls for the resignation of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing the criticisms as “mischievous, exaggerated, and politically driven.” Addressing journalists on Tuesday, the group’s Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, said recent media attacks targeting Matawalle were part of a broader political manoeuvre in the nation’s…
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target=_blank>Shettima To Journalists: You’re Democracy’s Shield Against Authoritarian Threats
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarianism, insisting that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria in Abuja, Shettima praised the media for playing…
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target=_blank>Kogi Ododo Proposes N820.4bn Budget For 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Tuesday presented a 2026 budget proposal of N820,490,585,443 to the state House of Assembly. Presenting the appropriation bill at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly, Ododo said the new proposal exceeds the 2025 budget by N215,961,592,725. He explained that the 2026 budget comprises a recurrent expenditure of…
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target=_blank>Babcock’s New President Unveils Agenda To Transform Varsity
Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Tuesday inaugurated a new President/Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olutunde Ojewole, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter at the Seventh-day Adventist-owned institution. Ojewole, a pastor-scholar whose academic background spans Estate Management, Religious Studies, Theology, Biblical Exegesis and Ethics, succeeds Prof Ademola Tayo, whose tenure ended on Monday, December 1, 2025….
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target=_blank>Local Contractors Besiege Finance Ministry Over N500bn Unpaid Claims
For the umpteenth time, local contractors on Tuesday stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting over what they described as lingering unpaid funds for jobs already executed. The demonstration, which began early in the morning, disrupted official activities as movement in and out of the ministry was restricted. Vehicular traffic was also affected,…
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target=_blank>Famodun’s Death: Igbajo Palace Clarifies Legal Dispute, Confirms Owa Makinde Is Alive
The Owa-in-Council of Igbajo has debunked widespread social media reports suggesting that the Owa of Igbajo, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Ademola Stephen Kayode Makinde, Onigemo I, has passed away, affirming that the monarch is alive and in good health. In a statement signed by the Traditional Secretary of the palace, Gbonjubola Loremikan Olorunnisola, the Royal Court…
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target=_blank>PDP’ll Surmount Its Challenges – Damagum
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has expressed confidence that the party will overcome its current challenges. Damagum, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during the formal handover to the new National Working Committee (NWC), said the future remains bright for the PDP despite its recent setbacks. The PDP has…
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target=_blank>2026 Budget: C’River Assembly Finance C’ttee Meets State Economic Team
As part of the 2026 budget process, the Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation on Tuesday met with the State Economic Team at the Assembly Complex in Calabar. Chairman of the Committee, Cyril James Omini (Yakurr 1), said the interface was necessary to understand the philosophy and objectives behind the 2026 fiscal…
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target=_blank>Attack On Gov Otti’s Advance Team: No Lives Lost – CPS
Abia State Government has confirmed an early morning attack on the advance team of Governor Alex Otti while en route to Imo State Airport. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Citizen Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, three staff members of the governor’s office were involved in the incident, but thankfully, no…
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