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target=_blank>Shun Harmful Foreign Influence, Put Nigeria First, Tinubu Urges CSOs
President Bola Tinubu has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the country to align more closely with his administration’s development agenda, urging them to prioritise national interests and reject foreign funding that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and development objectives. Speaking at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, the President said CSOs…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Visits Family Of APC Loyalist killed In Motor Accident
The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly called AMBO, has pledged academic scholarships from elementary up to the university level for the 7-month-old baby of the slain APC loyalist who lost his life in a motor accident that occurred recently…
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target=_blank>2027: Laja Adeoye Campaign Dismisses Allegations, Urges Focus On Party Unity
The Laja Adeoye Campaign Organisation (LACO) has dismissed allegations made against its principal, Mr Laja Adeoye, describing them as false and insisting that he remains focused on his political aspirations and service to the people. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the campaign’s spokesman, Kazeem Ayodele, the organisation was reacting to allegations contained in…
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target=_blank>Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over As US Stock Futures Tumble, Oil Prices Surge
United States stock market futures fell sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was effectively over, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East and triggering volatility across global financial markets. Futures linked to the S&P 500 dropped by 1.0 per cent, while the Nasdaq 100 declined 1.5…
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target=_blank>Otti To Flag Off Affordable Housing Scheme
In addition to ongoing collaboration with the Federal Government on housing development, the Abia State Government has announced plans to flag off the Pocket Layout Industrial Estate project, a housing initiative designed to provide functional and affordable housing for residents. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, unfolded the initiative to journalists in Umuahia, saying…
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target=_blank>CBN Upholds Legal Tender Status Of N100 Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the legal tender status of N100 banknotes (both the commemorative ₦100 banknote and the standard N100 note), insisting on their acceptance in Nigeria and for all transactions nationwide. The apex bank’s reaffirmation of N100 note acceptance comes against the backdrop of rejection by some members of the…
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target=_blank>Obamuyi Resumes As Substantive AAUA Vice Chancellor
Prof Tomola Marshal Obamuyi resumed office on Wednesday as the Vice-Chancellor of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The new Vice-Chancellor succeeded Prof Olugbenga Ige, whose five-year tenure ended on Tuesday, July 7. Obamuyi’s appointment had earlier been approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is the visitor to the institution, following a rigorous…
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target=_blank>Ex-Bauchi Lawmaker Seeks Security Intervention Over Dass Attacks
A former member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Maryam Bagel, has called for urgent intervention by security agencies following renewed attacks by suspected kidnappers in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Bagel, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, said one resident was killed while four others were abducted in separate attacks on…
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target=_blank>Sokoto Assembly Passes Motion On Poor GSM, Internet Services
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday adopted a motion aimed at addressing persistent poor GSM and internet services across the state. The motion, moved by Aminu Gidado (APC, Sokoto South II) and seconded by Shamsu Aliyu (APC, Wurno), expressed concern over weak network coverage, frequent call drops, delayed messages and prolonged service outages…
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target=_blank>Benue Distributes Relief Items To 9, 403 Families Displaced By Conflict
…As NEMA DG donates 6,403 baskets to profiled IDPs, warns of impending flood disaster The Benue State Government, through the State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), on Tuesday distributed assorted relief materials to a total of over 9,403 families displaced by conflict and violence across six Internally Displaced Persons camps in the state. The items included…
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