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TUC chair Osifo commends DSS for arresting, prosecuting terrorists
By Soni Daniel ABUJA — Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for the arrest and prosecution of suspected
Osun Election: Seadogs urge Tinubu to reject ‘Federal Might’
…Group warns against militarisation, urges INEC to ensure credible election By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo OSOGBO — The National Association of Seadogs, also known as Pyrates Confraternity, has urged President Bola
China zero-tariff policy boosts Nigeria’s exports, industrial growth — Ambassador
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja ABUJA — China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said the country’s zero-tariff policy for African countries is already yielding significant benefits for Nigeria, with bilateral
Ondo tertiary workers threaten strike over 2026 agreement
…Give Aiyedatiwa 14-day ultimatum or face ‘mother of all strikes’ By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Workers in Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions have issued Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa a 14-day
INEC restores constituencies in Delta, Kogi, sets August 21-25 for primaries
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has restored four more previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies — three in Delta State and one in Kogi
Tinubu to Diaspora: Remittances not enough, invest in Nigeria
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond sending remittances and invest in productive ventures in Nigeria, saying funds sent home for
Osun Election: Ekiti, Kogi Govs meet Omisore, secure backing for Oyebamiji
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Governors Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Friday met with former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore,
Benue leaders reject FG ranching plan, demand IDPs’ return
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The three major socio-cultural organisations in Benue State have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme in the state, insisting that the safe
Osun Election: INEC observers warn against unverified reports
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja ABUJA — Election observers monitoring Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State have warned accredited observers against disseminating unverified information capable of undermining the credibility of the
Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Niger
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks on communities in Mariga and Rijau Local Government
