General

INEC Extends Deadline for Submission of 2027 Candidates by Three Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections by three days. The electoral umpire announced on Sunday that the deadline, which was originally scheduled to end on Saturday, July 11, has been

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Politics

APC Submits 471 Candidates to INEC, Confirms Tinubu, Shettima for 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of its 471 candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Candidate Nomination Portal. The party said the submission confirms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027

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Education General

Abia to Rehabilitate School, Road in Ironsi’s Community

The Abia State Government has approved the rehabilitation of Ibeama Primary School and the access road leading to the community of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, the late General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, in Ndume Otuka, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Governor Alex Otti gave the directive while responding to requests by community leaders during a

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Sports

Noskova Wins Maiden Wimbledon Title After Thrilling Comeback

Czech tennis star Linda Noskova has won her first Wimbledon title after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat compatriot Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic women’s singles finals in the tournament’s history. The ninth seed appeared headed for heartbreak after squandering five championship points in the second set and breaking down in tears

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Education General

AAUA Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Academic activities at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have been suspended following the commencement of an indefinite strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the non-payment of two months’ salaries. The lecturers said the Ondo State Government is yet to pay their May and June 2026 salaries, a development

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General

40 More Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa, Total Returnees Hit 1,174

Another batch of 40 Nigerian returnees has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos from South Africa, bringing the total number of evacuees in the sixth phase of the repatriation exercise to 1,174. The latest group arrived aboard a chartered flight on Friday night, complementing earlier arrivals transported by Air Peace and ValueJet.

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Politics

Makinde Rejoices as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound joy over the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, describing their return as a moment of gratitude and relief for the state. The governor spoke after visiting the rescued victims at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo

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Politics

Asari-Toru Chairman Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. George described the rescue operation as reassuring, stating that it demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding

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Politics

Rights Activist Urges Rivers Assembly to Confirm Commissioner Nominees

A rights activist, Charles Jaja, has commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly for working together to produce the state’s 2026 budget. Jaja, however, stressed that the successful implementation of the budget depends on the appointment of commissioners to oversee the various ministries. He appealed to the Rivers

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Economy General

South-South Farmers Seek Inclusion in FG Agricultural Intervention Programme

By Wale Sanusi The President of the Niger Delta Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria, Julius Openha-Wodah, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that farmers in the South-South are adequately considered in the implementation of its agricultural intervention programmes, including the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme. Openha-Wodah made the appeal while reacting to

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