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2027: BOOT Party kicks off campaign Wednesday — Chairman
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Because Of Our Tomorrow (BOOT) Party, Sonny Adenuga, has announced that the party will commence its campaign for the 2027
2027: Urhobo youths endorse Oborevwori for second term
—Cite infrastructure, welfare, youth empowerment initiatives By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term,
FCT police arrest 10 traffic robbers, 20 one-way offenders
…Rescue three kidnapped victims, arrest two suspects …Arrest armed robbery suspects, recover motorcycles, knives By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected
Canada warns applicants against fake documents, false information
…Says offenders risk refusal, five-year ban The Canadian government has warned immigration and citizenship applicants against submitting fake or altered documents or providing false information in their applications, saying such
FG begins 250-unit civil servants’ estate in Abuja
…Minister says project reflects Tinubu’s commitment to workers’ welfare By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the Renewed Hope Civil Service Estate at Dukpa,
Makinde declares Thursday work-free for Isese Day
…reaffirms commitment to religious inclusiveness By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in
Peter Obi celebrates Uncle Sam, commends Vanguard’s role in nation-building
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has praised Vanguard newspapers founder, Sam Amuka, popularly known as Uncle Sam, for his doggedness
Tinubu certificate case: Plaintiff rejects transfer from Kano to Abuja
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Civil rights group, Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA), has rejected the transfer of its suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials from the
Shettima: Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic vision will fail without women’s full participation
…launches four platforms to bridge gender finance gap, empower women-led businesses By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, warned that Nigeria cannot reach a
Police kill two suspected robbers, recover AK-47 in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has killed two suspected armed robbers and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a shootout with suspected criminals at Eziowele, Idemili
