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Zamfara APC campaign flag-off turns violent, three allegedly killed
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — A campaign flag-off ceremony organised by the member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kabiru Amadu Mai Palace, has reportedly
Fubara unveils new General Hospital, Neuropsychiatric Hospital
…Says 100-bed rehabilitation centre will tackle drug abuse, mental health challenges By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commissioned a newly upgraded Neuropsychiatric
NBA conference: Falana questions invitation of VeryDarkMan as panelist
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has questioned the decision of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to invite social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, as
Oil Block: Niger Delta CSOs give FG September 1 ultimatum
By Chiamaka EkwuweThe Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CNDCSOs) has given the Federal Government until September 1, 2026, to address alleged irregularities and conflict of interest concerns surrounding
C’River Commissioner appeals to ASUU-UEE to shelve planned strike
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Stephen Odey, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Education and Entrepreneurship
Oil resumption: No individual is bigger than Ogoniland, KAGOTE tells ODC
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people, KAGOTE, has intensified its call for transparency and accountability in the ongoing Ogoni Dialogue
Plateau govt fortifies NIPSS against fresh attacks — Commissioner
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Government has stepped up security measures around the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, following a series of attacks
FG launches 2026–2030 alcohol policy to curb health, social harm
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), aimed at reducing the health, social and economic consequences
Alia assures Benue farmers of ready market, urges increased production
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged farmers across the state to expand their agricultural activities, assuring them that the revival of agro-allied industries
Canada lists 7 skilled worker categories eligible for express entry invitations
Canada has highlighted seven categories of skilled workers it is seeking to attract through its Express Entry immigration system as the country looks to strengthen its workforce and respond to
