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22May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: INEC fixes Rivers Senatorial bye election June 20

Emmanuel Abi Couson The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has announced that a by-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial seat will be held on 20 June 2026. INEC disclosed that the vacancy followed the death of the lawmaker who represented the district, Barinada Mpigi. The commission stated that preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process, urging political parties and stakeholders to comply with established guidelines. The Rivers South-East Senatorial District is expected to witness political activities in the coming weeks as parties mobilise ahead of the poll to fill the vacant seat in the National Assembly. However political observers do not see the election as a precursor to 2027 because ...

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21May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Enugu East 2027: Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji Still the Choice of the New Era

Enugu East 2027: Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji Still the Choice of the New Era By Genesis Ogiri As political realignments and strategic consultations continue to reshape the emerging contours of the 2027 electoral cycle in Enugu State, one name that persistently resonates across intellectual, political, and civic circles is Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji — a figure many now describe as the embodiment of a new political era defined by competence, institutional depth, and visionary leadership. Within the evolving dynamics of the Enugu East Senatorial District political landscape, observers argue that Prof. Nnaji represents a decisive departure from transactional politics toward an ideology-driven leadership model anchored on policy sophistication, global exposure, and democratic accountab...

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21May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Enugu East 2027: Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji Still the Choice of the New Era

By Genesis Ogiri As political realignments and strategic consultations continue to reshape the emerging contours of the 2027 electoral cycle in Enugu State, one name that persistently resonates across intellectual, political, and civic circles is Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji — a figure many now describe as the embodiment of a new political era defined by competence, institutional depth, and visionary leadership. Within the evolving dynamics of the Enugu East Senatorial District political landscape, observers argue that Prof. Nnaji represents a decisive departure from transactional politics toward an ideology-driven leadership model anchored on policy sophistication, global exposure, and democratic accountability. A Distinguished Professor of International Law and Global Politic...

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21May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UATH Refutes Allegations of Paediatric Negligence, Warns Against Sensational Reporting

By Gami Tadanyigbe The management of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has noted with concern a publication circulating on social media and online platforms, particularly Nairaland, alleging systemic negligence and administrative failure at the hospital following the unfortunate death of an infant. This was contained in a press statement by Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Director Hadiza Malumfashi shehu. The statement said that, "Management extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family over the painful loss. The death of any patient, especially a child, is deeply distressing, and every life entrusted to the hospital’s care is treated with the utmost seriousness, compassion, and professional responsibility. However, the hospital strongly rejects att...

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21May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Mese Emerges Ogunu Golf Club Vice Captain After Keen Contest

By Victor Okoye Deacon Shola Mese (JP) has emerged Vice Captain of Ogunu Golf Club after defeating Chief Blessing Oboh in the club’s election. The election, held on May 19 in Warri, saw Mese secure 57 votes against Oboh’s 41 votes out of 98 total votes cast. Other elected officials include Captain Fabiansky, Secretary Tony Ovie-Whisky, Communication Secretary Shaibu, and House Officer Ehis. Mese, popularly known as “FBI”, thanked members for their confidence and pledged inclusive leadership, transparency, and commitment to the club’s growth. “I am deeply honoured by this victory and the trust members placed in me. I will serve with humility, fairness, and dedication,” Mese said. He promised to promote unity, improve competitions, and strengthen the club’s reputation ...

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21May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Employees’ compensation scheme: NSITF enrols over 7.6m workers

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it has enrolled over 7.6 million workers into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The Managing Director of NSITF, Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference on Wednesday in Abuja. The conference had the theme: “Reforms, Resilience and Results.” Faleye said the enrolment figure represented a major milestone for the fund, with the inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force into the scheme for the first time. He said the enrolment of the police followed engagements with the Inspector-General of Police. According to him, “we have enrolled over 7.6 million employees into the scheme. “We secured the enrolment of the Nigeria Police Force into the ECS, this is a hi...

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20May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala 2027: Barrister Patrice Akwara Emerges as Strong Choice for House of Reps Seat

By Ojo Bukola ABUJA — Barrister Patrice Akwara, aspirant for the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has pledged to deliver effective representation and ensure that rural communities fully benefit from the dividends of democracy if elected in 2027. Speaking recently at the national office of the Nigeria Democratic Congress shortly after obtaining his nomination and expression of interest forms, Barrister Akwara assured party stakeholders and supporters that his ambition is driven by a strong commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance. He said rural communities have been left behind for too long in development planning. According to him, his legislative agenda will focus on agriculture, youth empowerment, infras...

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19May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Oriire Abduction: Why Oyo Should Opt For Drones Over Manned Aircraft By Alaba Abdulrazak

Oyo State now finds itself at a perilous crossroads. In the aftermath of the killing of a teacher and the abduction of a principal, two vice-principals, three teachers and several pupils from LA Primary School and Community Grammar School in Ahoro‑Esinele Community in Oriire LGA, the state can no longer tolerate the theatre of grand pronouncements unaccompanied by swift, practicable security measures. The national park where security agencies say the bandits have been contained is vast, porous, and susceptible; what it requires is nimble intelligence, rapid response, and pragmatic technology. In this context, surveillance drones are considerably more sensible than costly manned aircraft, which have yet to become operational. Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that surveillance airc...

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19May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ARSENAL CROWNED PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE WINNERS

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19May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: APC Primaries Sweep Out Over 50 Reps Ahead of 2027 Elections

No fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Representatives will not return to the 11th Assembly after losing in the APC primaries held nationwide over the weekend. As of yesterday, at least 48 APC lawmakers lost their re-election bids. Two Bayelsa lawmakers also stepped aside to contest higher offices. The number is expected to rise as full results are still being released. This marks one of the largest turnovers of sitting federal lawmakers since 2015 and signals intensifying internal competition within the APC. The Green And Red Press

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19May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LGAN Honours Ozigbu, Decorates Cookey-Gam as AACT Ambassador

By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has honoured Prof. Chief Johnbosco Ozigbu for supporting ladies’ golf development in Nigeria. LGAN President Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed and executive members presented a plaque to Ozigbu during a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt. The association described Ozigbu as a committed supporter whose contributions had strengthened women’s participation and growth in golf nationwide. The visit formed part of preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), scheduled for Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AACT is one of Africa’s leading female amateur golf championships. The championship will hold at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, with golfers expec...

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19May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ARSENAL BEAT BURNLEY 1-0 AND GO 5 POINTS CLEAR AT THE TOP AHEAD OF THEIR FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON!

The Gunners will become Premier League champions tomorrow for the 1st time in 22 years if Man City drop points against Bournemouth… Title loading?

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NICASA holds sensitisation campaign against crime, lawful conduct in South Africa

The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has the importance of lawful conduct, community responsibility, and the need to protect the integrity of the Nigerian identity abroad.This is as NICASA carried out a Crime Awareness campaign to sensitise Nigerians in the Nelson Mandela country.The campaign is coming on the heels of recent protest against Nigerians and other foreign nationals, especially Africans by locals who are demanding that the foreigners vacate their country.The campaign which was done through Webinar has the theme: “Living Lawfully in South Africa.”The webinar, according to NICASA President, Rev. Frank Onyekwelu served as an important platform to educate, enlighten, and empower Nigerians residing in South Africa.Onyekwelu noted that it is critical for Niger...

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18May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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APC Members Protest Alleged Substitution Of Rotimi Ajanaku’s Name With Folake Olunloyo, Decry Marginalisation Of Ward 12

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ward 12, Ibadan South-West Local Government, today staged a protest calling on the leadership of the Party in the State to restore the mandate of Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku. The protesters, who gathered at UMC Eleja School, Odo-Ona, carried placards including “No More Mama Sope” and chanted anti‑imposition songs, insisting that Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku won the Ibadan North‑West/Ibadan South‑West primary election for the House of Representatives. Speaking about the peaceful demonstration, Honourable Adepoju Olayiwola Popoola told journalists that the party’s leadership must reinstate Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku’s mandate. “Let me explain what really happened and why party members from Ward 12, Ibadan South‑West are protesting. To ensure that a...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100m.El-Rufai is standing trial over charges bordering on alleged breach of national security.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ruling on the bail application, imposed stringent conditions for the former governor’s release.The court held that the surety must reside in either the Maitama or Asokoro districts of Abuja and must deposit the original Certificate of Occupancy of a landed property with the court registry.The judge further ruled that the surety must be a federal civil servant not below Grade Level 17 and must provide evidence of salary payments for at least three months, authenticated by a bank manager within the court’s jurisdiction.Justice Abdulmalik also directed the...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ogun allays fears over gas leak incident, says victims discharged

The Ogun State Government has disclosed that all persons admitted at the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have been discharged.The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday during an engagement with parents, guardians and residents at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School on Saturday.Coker stated that the state government would deploy ambulance crews to all wards in Ijebu-Ode to ensure prompt emergency response.She stated that each ambulance would be staffed with a driver and a paramedic to respond swiftly to incidents in the area.Coker also disclosed that the government had established a medical response protocol to ensure that any patient taken to secondary health facilities a...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Oyo School Principal Abducted By Terrorists Cry For Help From Captivity

A woman identified as Mrs. Alamu, who introduced herself as the principal of Community High School, Esinele, has cried out for help. Alamu and several staff members and students were reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen in Oyo State.In a viral video circulating on social media on Sunday, Alamu, who introduced herself as the principal of Community High School, Esinele, has cried out for help after she and several staff members and students were reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen in Oyo State.According to her, armed men attacked the school and abducted several teachers and students.“On Friday at around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people. A good number of us were abducted, the staff and the students as well,” she said in the emotional appealThe woman called on the Feder...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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63% Of Nigerians Want Interest Rates Reduced – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria says 63.3 per cent of Nigerians want interest rates reduced ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026.The apex bank disclosed this in its April 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey Report, released by its Statistics Department under the Economic Policy Directorate on its website.The report found that most respondents preferred lower borrowing costs despite persistent inflationary pressures across the economy. It stated, “The survey revealed high public engagement with CBN communications (92.1 per cent), a general perception of transparency (93.3 per cent), and a strong desire for a reduction in interest rates (63.3 per cent).”According to the report, 26.0 per cent of respondents wanted interest rates retained at current leve...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FirstBank, Visa Launch Naira Visa Debit Card To Accelerate Nigeria’s Cashless Payments Drive

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of its Naira Visa Debit Card.The card is in partnership with Visa aimed at extending access, reliable electronic payment capabilities to a broader segment of the Nigerian population.The card is targeted at everyday consumers who require a dependable payment instrument for routine domestic and international transactions. Accepted across POS terminals, ATMs, and online platforms through Visa’s payments network, the Naira Visa Debit Card is designed to reduce friction for customers transitioning from cash to electronic payments across retail, utilities, and digital commerce.The launch aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing drive toward a cashless economy, a policy direction that has gained significant momentum following successive Central Bank ...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LOTUS bank partners FG on CNG, electric vehicles

LOTUS Bank, a non-interest bank and financial advisory services provider, is collaborating with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle (Pi-CNG and EV) to accelerate adoption of cleaner and more affordable mobility alternatives.The bank’s Managing Director, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal, said on Monday that the collaboration would be geared toward the expansion of CNG and EV infrastructure nationwide.Ajani-Lawal said the agreement was sealed at the inauguration of the Northern Corridor of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme in Kano.According to him, the initiative was designed to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more affordable and sustainable mobility alternatives.He said the collaboration was geared towards the expansion of ...

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