…effectively. The Bauchi governor further urged the chairmen and political appointees to remain committed to serving the people, saying their accessibility at the grassroots placed greater responsibilities on them. He said the government would continue to monitor their performances and ensure transparency in the deliver…

…broader political agenda in Osun ahead of 2030, while assuring that the DLA would remain active in scrutinising the activities of the state government. Odeyemi said the party would not hesitate to challenge policies or programmes of the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration that it considered detrimental to the inter…

…state need not necessarily be the same, although formal nomination by a member state remains a requirement for inclusion in the UN’s official process. The campaign also drew attention to Chile’s withdrawal of its nomination of Bachelet in March, arguing that the development demonstrated that national backing can change…

…construction site,” he said. On concerns over poverty, Jibrin acknowledged that poverty remained a problem but argued that it had persisted under successive administrations. He said governments should instead be assessed on their efforts to address the problem, adding that public complaints about hunger had been repeat…

…the state,” the organisation said. However, KDI warned that the security situation remained a concern, noting that between October 2025 and August 2026, it recorded 81 election-related violence incidents resulting in 15 fatalities across the state. The organisation also reported cases of post-election violence and prop…

…passengers were pulled out alive, while rescue teams continued searching for the remaining 16 people still unaccounted for.A boat carrying 77 passengers capsized in Goronyo, Sokoto State. Photo credity: GettyImagesThe police spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the boat was transporting farmers, men, women and children to…

…Limited in 2015 in a bid to recover unserviceable debts. Since then, the facility has remained inactive as an integrated steel plant. Under the new arrangement, however, Premium Steel and Mines Limited is expected to invest more than $1.3bn in raw material exploration and exploitation, as well as the rehabilitation and…

…digital financial services to expand their economic activities. He added that the CBN remained committed to developing a safe, efficient, inclusive and resilient payment ecosystem through collaboration with financial institutions, fintech companies, government agencies and other stakeholders. The fair featured discussi…

…who complained about what he perceived as betrayal by his deputy. “I urged him to remain calm and promised to fly to Abuja the next morning,” Duke said in the book. According to his account, Atiku subsequently arranged for Babangida and Abdulsalami to meet with Obasanjo at the Presidential Villa. Duke said Babangida re…

…directed at President Bola Tinubu, the state governor or the party. Jibrin made the remark while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. His comment followed the burning of Tinubu’s signature cap and the APC broom by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano.…

…his first 100 days in office if he wins the 2027 presidential election.He made the remarks during a Hausa-language interview on the PAP show on Wednesday, August 19, where he also addressed the fuel subsidy and the welfare of retired military officers.Breaking: Atiku Announces 2 Things He Will Do Within 100 Days in Off…

…State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still ongoing for the remaining 16 passengers. Rufai said the rescue team comprised local divers, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, the State Emergency Management Agency and the Police. He said, “Forty-six corpses have so far been r…

…leadership to improve the welfare of serving and retired personnel. In his closing remarks, Oluyede paid tribute to the veterans for their sacrifices in defending the country. He said, “The uniform may have been taken off, but the nation’s gratitude will never fade.”

…day in April. Buying conditions for consumer durables, motor vehicles and property also remained weak in June. The sharp increase in capital importation was largely driven by foreign portfolio investors rather than long-term investors. Of the $10.37 billion in capital imported in Q1, portfolio investment accounted for…

…3 Division, Nigerian Army. “We will do everything within our powers to ensure that you remain on your land. Nobody will take over your land,” he said. Earlier, Mutfwang received a security briefing from the GOC, during which he called for more proactive, intelligence-driven and coordinated measures to protect vulnerabl…

…enterprise in Nigeria. Hefer said the company, which is marking 50 years of operations, remained committed to contributing to the development of its host communities. The Amanawei of Gbelebu Community, High Chief Enoch Sulubor, expressed appreciation to Okomu Oil Palm Company for its numerous development projects in th…

…to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, synthetic opioids like fentanyl remained the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025. The deadly chemical was recovered in May 2026 after NDLEA operatives dismantled a massive, industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden in a forest…

…not really deleted?” she said. According to the judge, digital information can sometimes remain accessible through various records, backups or other sources even after a user has deleted it. Judge Recalls Her Experience as Prosecutor Reflecting on her years as a prosecutor, Judge Kelly said she had encountered situatio…

…Bola Tinubu administration with easing pressure on states and local governments, citing remarks by the Minister of Finance on the savings recorded and shared among the tiers of government. “Nobody talks about non-payment of pensions, nobody talks about non-payment of salaries. Before, for you to pay salaries, you would…

…Unit after criticising the use of cybercrime provisions to target journalists during remarks at the Pan-African Media Forum in Bamako. The institute also reported that Abdrahamane Keita of Le Témoin was detained on June 9 over comments he made during a live media programme concerning the security situation in northern…

…Speaking during an appearance on ‘The Uncut Podcast’, Davido said he does not intend to remain in the spotlight at 40 years while competing with artistes in their 20s. The singer stressed that his comments should not be interpreted as a call for established musicians to quit the industry. “Music is my blood but I’m not…

…for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement on Thursday, said…

…which can cause shock or de@th within hours if untreated (Postpartum haemorrhage). "3. Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus, potentially causing severe bleeding (Placental abruption). "Others include: 4. Gestational diabetes5. Maternal sepsis6. Obstructed labour7. Ectopic pregnancy8. Birth tears9. Uteri…

…of parole on the aggravated r@pe convictions. He is expected to be sentenced on the remaining convictions on November 10. His 32-year-old wife, Shaantal Garlick, was convicted of two counts of facilitating aggravated r@pe of a child and two counts of aggravated child neglect. She is also scheduled to be sentenced on No…

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