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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, during a courtesy visit at the State House, Abuja. Thursday, January 22,

January 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the swearing in of the new Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Ayo Omidiran, at the State House, Abuja. Thursday, January 22, 2026

Be fair, work for stability, greater good of the nation, Tinubu charges FCC commissioners

January 23, 2026

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, charged the newly sworn-in Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to uphold the peace and stability of the nation

Tinubu approves posting of three ambassadors-designate

January 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. The postings were confirmed in a statement by

The distinguished career of Prof Monday Yakiban Mangvwat

January 23, 2026

By Toyin Falola Plateau State University is convening its first Historical Conference in honor of Professor Mangvwat. I am privileged to deliver the Keynote Address on January 27,

EFCC indicts banks, Fintechs in N162bn scams

January 22, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted a new generation bank, six Fintechs and microfinance banks in major financial scams by allowing fraudsters to launder huge sums

Rewane outlines projections for Nigeria in 2026

January 22, 2026

Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has projected a cautious but opportunity-laden economic outlook for Nigeria in 2026. Rewane said the year would be characterised by

Rivers chief judge refuse to raise panel to probe Fubara

January 22, 2026

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has turned down the request of the house of assembly to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi

U.S. withdrawal from WHO, loss for everyone, says Tedros

January 22, 2026

Thursday marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) just hours after taking office. According to an agreement between

Mental health expert urges emotional safety, civility in co-parenting

January 22, 2026

A Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Yusuf-Kadiri, has advised separated parents to prioritise emotional safety and civility in co-parenting, saying that children are often the silent victims of unresolved adult

Police arraign 55-year-old for alleged N5.9m land fraud

January 22, 2026

A 55-year-old man, Dauda Babalola, on Thursday appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly defrauding a land buyer of N5.9 million. Babalola, a resident of Ile

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