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Three days of fellowship, reflection and renewed commitment to the future of Obafemi Awolowo University
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The Great Nigerian Assembly graduates its first 30 Certified Citizen Reporters in Ile-Ife, advancing grassroots participation, accountability and community development.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have declined to comment on a fresh allegation by activist Sandra Duru over her alleged relationship with Akpabio.
At least 17 people, including Eid-el-Kabir visitors, were killed when heavily armed bandits attacked Dangulbi community in Sokoto State, looting shops and forcing residents to flee.
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to bring ₦2.83 trillion held outside banks into the formal economy and expand financial inclusion by onboarding 50 million additional Nigerians by 2028.
Teachers, residents and civil society groups staged protests in Oyo and Ogun over abducted pupils and teachers, as the Nigeria Union of Teachers launched nationwide rallies demanding urgent action.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says an efficient payment system can help lift millions out of poverty, boost financial inclusion, drive economic growth, support businesses, and expand digital economic participation nationwide.
The Labour Party has unveiled Julie Obeta as its deputy governorship candidate in Benue, pledging greater women’s inclusion in governance and presenting a team focused on economic transformation.
Former SGF Babachir Lawal says he will work with allies to stop Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition, following his resignation from the ADC over alleged irregularities in the party’s primary.
ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam has pledged uninterrupted electricity, industrial growth, job creation, agricultural expansion, improved healthcare, and better welfare for workers ahead of Osun’s August 15 election.
Global oil prices surged by more than seven percent after Iran suspended peace talks with the United States, raising fears of renewed conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has announced a nationwide protest over the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, demanding urgent action to secure schools and ensure their release.
The Federal Government has re-arraigned Tukur Mamu on a 17-count amended terrorism charge linked to the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack, including allegations of ransom dealings and terrorism financing.
Two policemen were killed after hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra Governor’s Chief of Staff along Amansea–Ufuma Road, prompting police to launch a 48-hour manhunt for the attackers.
Imota LCDA chairman and GBEDU 100.1FM have dismissed viral claims of a bandit attack in a Lagos school, confirming no incident occurred and apologising for spreading unverified information.
