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Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi
By Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents not to panic but to remain
Ogun 2027: Massive Crowd Defy Rain As PDP Kicks off Guber Campaign
James Sowole in Abeokuta Massive crowd and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, defied rain and stormed the Ake Palace Pavilion in the heart of Abeokuta as the
Trump says he thinks Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after US midterm vote
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes the Iran war will end “immediately” after the United States votes in midterm elections in November. “I think the war will end immediately after
Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona demolish Feyenoord 5-1
Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their Champions League campaign in perfect fashion on Wednesday. Karim Adeyemi curled home brilliantly
Tinubu Felicitates Renowned Columnist, Prof Adebayo Williams, At 75
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated renowned columnist, scholar, literary critic, and public intellectual, Prof Adebayo Williams, on his 75th birthday on September 9, 2026. The president, in
AFSNET 2026: Otu Seeks FAAN Partnership to Boost Flight Efficiency, Airport Capacity
Bassey Inyang in Calabar The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called for a stronger and more strategic partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
NCAA, NAICOM Sign Landmark MoU to Deepen Aviation Insurance, Safety
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) Wednesday in Abuja, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and collaboration
Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its long-awaited first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, at the company’s first launch event since CEO John Ternus took the reins on September 1. Apple’s first
Akpabio Petitions DSS Over Alleged Anti-North Statement
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the alleged fabrication and circulation of a statement purportedly attributed
SDP ratifies convention committee, targets 2027 victory
…Party says it will unite Nigeria, defeat poverty through grassroots mobilisation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has held its National Convention in Abuja, ratifying the
