STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the internal democracy of our political parties has taken center stage. Citizens, civil society, and party members are increasingly demanding transparency, and for good reason. For a nation striving to solidify its democratic standing, the credibility of the general election is entirely dependent on the sincerity of...
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Kayode Are, former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), has formally begun his diplomatic assignment as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States. Are officially took up the role on Thursday after presenting his letter of credence to the US government and President Donald Trump at the White House. His appointment is part of...
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The Federal Government has intensified its partnership with the United Kingdom to equip Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills through expanded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), digital education, and apprenticeship programmes aimed at improving workforce readiness and employment opportunities. Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with UK...
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Millions at Risk as Lean Season Approaches The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August 2026, as worsening food insecurity grips parts of the country ahead of the annual lean season. In a statement issued by the UN Humanitarian Country Team, the organisation described the...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to formally receive the All Progressives Congress (APC) certificate of return and the party’s flag as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election on Sunday, in what party officials describe as the culmination of its nationwide primary process. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga,...
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The United States has widened its emergency Ebola-related travel restrictions, temporarily barring some lawful permanent residents — green-card holders — from entering the country if they have recently travelled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days. The order, issued by the Centres for Disease Control and...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The All Progressives Congress is conducting its presidential primaries across eight thousand, eight hundred and nine wards nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections. In Kogi State, Governor Usman Ododo is serving as the state coordinator and collation officer for the exercise, supervising the conduct of the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Gov. Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates...
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China and Nigeria on Wednesday strengthened cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges as diplomats, cultural officials and guests gathered in Abuja for the 2026 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon. The event, themed “Maritime Silk Road Impressions: Immersive Salon of Intangible Cultural Heritage from Ancient Zayton Port,” showcased traditional Chinese tea ceremonies, guqin music performances, incense...
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The Federal Government has announced the full funding of digital training licences for 36,000 Nigerian youths under the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme, a major initiative aimed at preparing young Nigerians for opportunities in the global digital economy. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the...
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