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target=_blank>Nollywood Veteran, Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest In Lagos
Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has been laid to rest in Lagos at the age of 84. Jacobs’ funeral service was held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos, where family members, friends, colleagues and personalities from Nigeria’s entertainment industry…
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target=_blank>Shettima Arrives Lagos To Commission N’West Petroleum, Gas Head Office
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived in Lagos for the commissioning of the new corporate head office of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited. Shettima, who is the Special Guest of Honour at the event, is expected to deliver the keynote address and commission the facility alongside Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other…
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target=_blank>Abia Govt Laying Foundation For Future Devt, Says Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared that his deliberate efforts in rebuilding the State are to lay a solid foundation on which sustainable future development of the State will be built. Among the drivers of his governance vision, Governor Otti explained, are creating an enabling environment attractive to investments and encouraging Abians in…
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target=_blank>AI Can Enhance Budget Oversight, But Can’t Replace Human Judgment – Media Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for legislative budget oversight and parliamentary journalism, but it cannot replace human judgment and on-the-ground verification, a media expert has said. Ms Adeola Ademokaya, Nigeria Representative of Mass Media LLC, Texas, stated this while delivering a paper at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. She spoke on a topic…
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target=_blank>Nigeria @66: Democracy Has Fared Well Despite Military Rule – Sokoto Commissioner
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare, has declared that in spite of previous military incursions in Nigeria’s leadership, democracy has fared well since its return in 1999. Adare stated this on Friday in Sokoto while addressing newsmen to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. He said Nigeria’s 66…
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target=_blank>Durbar, Horse Riding Violators Risk Arrest – Kano Police
The Kano State Police Command has warned that anyone who violates the state government’s ban on durbar and horse-riding activities will be arrested. The warning follows remarks by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, that he would proceed with horse riding despite the ban. Kano State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said…
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target=_blank>2027: CSOs Raise Alarm Over Election Credibility, Demand Urgent Action
Six Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including Yiaga Africa and the Kukah Centre, have raised the alarm over the credibility and preparedness of the 2027 general elections, demanding urgent action by the Federal Government, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties and security agencies to address emerging threats ahead of the polls. The groups warned that…
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target=_blank>Orji Kalu Among Nigeria’s Most Reliable, Trustworthy Senators, Says Lamido
The leader of the Northern think tank, Arewa Summit International, Dr Bashir Lamido, has described the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as one of the few reliable and trustworthy senators Nigeria has produced. Lamido praised the former Governor of Abia State for what he described as his consistency, integrity and…
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target=_blank>Oyebanji’s 2nd Term Will Deliver Faster Devt, Inauguration C’ttee Assures
The Planning Committee for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration has said the administration’s next four years will usher in greater development at a faster pace than the first term. Chairman of the Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, stated this at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti to unveil activities marking…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Opens 2026 Nat’l Youth Confab, Urges Nigerian Youths To Speak Freely
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to freely express their views and contribute ideas that can help shape decisions affecting their lives and the future of the country. Tinubu made the call on Friday, October 2 at the National Youth Confab 2026 opening ceremony. In his speech, the President said the Federal Government established…
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