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The Insult That Led to the Creation of Osun State
By Temitope Lakisokun Osun State was created thirty-five years ago, but what if I told you the state was born, indirectly, from an insult. Yes, really. In 1945, Chief Salami
No terror group, mass kidnapping in Ebonyi – Police
The Police Command in Ebonyi says there is no new terror group and mass kidnapping in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The command also cautioned members of the
Low voter turnout mars LG poll in Awka
The Anambra Local Government election on Saturday was characterised by low voter turnout in parts of Awka North and Awka South Local Government Areas, despite the early arrival of voting
2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures
By Enitan Abdultawab The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format. The
OML 42: Delta community threatens to shutdown oil operations over spill
By Jimitota Onoyume Odidi, a host community of OML, 42, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, has protested over the oil spill in the area, urging the firm
Nigeria will not miss World Cup for 8yrs if I become president — Sowore
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general elections, Mr Omoyele Sowore, has promised to make Nigeria a major global sports hub if elected president.
Nigeria’s borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo tells Atiku
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that Nigeria’s land borders remain closed, insisting there is nothing left to
Waste crisis: Lagos to deploy 220 more trucks
Lagos State Government is set to deploy 220 additional trucks to strengthen waste evacuation across the state, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has said. Hamzat disclosed this on Saturday during the
Media office rejects ‘northern whisper campaign’ against Peter Obi
By Henry Umoru The Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has kicked against what it described as false northern whisper campaign against
KEFFESO HCDT Reports Governance Gains, 78% Project Execution in 2025
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) said it recorded significant progress in governance, financial oversight, infrastructure delivery and community development in 2025, with its project portfolio
