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Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34
KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has
ASUU-NDU suspends strike after Bayelsa deal, seeks better funding
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on
Nigeria can cut oil production costs with local chemicals — Expert
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating
NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital
By Damilola Samuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke
2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, backs Ughulu as DG
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political
Adeleke dissolves, reconstitutes UNIOSUN governing council
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dissolved the Governing Council of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and immediately reconstituted it to strengthen the institution’s governance
FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
…Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centres By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children
Implement CBA to stem medical brain drain, NMA tells FG
…Seeks 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently conclude and implement
Military rescues 43 kidnapped victims, neutralises 26 terrorists
…Recovers 205,000 litres of stolen crude products, arrests 15 suspects By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces conducting operations across the country have rescued 43 kidnapped
2027: Barau rallies Kano North support for Tinubu, APC
…Empowers 1,300 petty traders with N130m monthly By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano
