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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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence, a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. Atiku, accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party...
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Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced they had targeted a U.S. airbase in retaliation for recent American strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose by $1.75, or 1.86%, to trade at $96.04 per barrel, while the more actively traded August contract gained about 2% to...
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The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has revealed that President Donald Trump personally directed the Pentagon to prioritise the protection of Christians in Nigeria targeted by Islamic State-linked militants, leading to expanded counterterrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. Speaking during a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday, Hegseth said Trump...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as baseless and ridiculous the claim by the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation (LADO) challenging the indigeneship of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ogun State APC...
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The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has called on Nigerian children and youths to cultivate the habit of reading as a pathway to self-development, leadership, and national progress. Prof. Anunobi made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, where...
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Abuja, Nigeria — With Nigeria’s electoral commission deadline just days away, several political parties have formally concluded their presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, producing a fragmented and increasingly competitive political field. The emerging lineup reflects both continuity and political realignment: incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured the ticket of the ruling All...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on citizens to embrace sacrifice, peace, unity, and support for the less privileged as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Adha. Governor Ododo made the call while speaking with journalists shortly after observing the two Rakat Eid prayer at the Okene...
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army in advancing education, security, and technological development in the country. Echono stated this during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, where he emphasised the need for...
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The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive and quality education for every Nigerian child as Nigeria marked the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. Speaking during a special Children’s Day event held at the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Alausa joined children from different schools...
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The Abia State Police Command has assured residents of a peaceful and secure environment across the state as Muslim faithful celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Command extended warm greetings to Muslims and reiterated...
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