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School Kidnappings: Tension Grips Ibadan As Civil Society Organizations Storm Streets In Protest, Teachers Down Tools

School Kidnappings: Tension Grips Ibadan As Civil Society Organizations Storm Streets In Protest, Teachers Down Tools

*Leaders Should Know That Nigerians Are Fed Up With Insecurity -Protester Irate teachers in Oyo State today kicked off an indefinite strike over the abduction of some of their colleagues and pupils by terrorists. As the teachers withdrew their services, paralyzing the state's public educational system, civil society organizations (CSOs) took to the streets of Ibadan,the star capital, in protest over the kidnappings and general security situation in the state, officially dubbed Pacesetter State. Thirty-nine students and seven teachers lost their freedom following their kidnap on Friday, 15 May, 2026, in some communities of Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of…
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THREE YEARS OF VISIBLE CHANGE: Mbah Rejoices Over Enugu’s Overall Transformation, Challenges Residents On Project Ownership

THREE YEARS OF VISIBLE CHANGE: Mbah Rejoices Over Enugu’s Overall Transformation, Challenges Residents On Project Ownership

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has enjoined the people of the state to take ownership of his administration’s achievements in the last three years, noting that change endures when citizens ensure the consolidation of every progress made. Highlighting projects and progress made under the 'Tomorrow is Here' philosophy since 2023, Mbah, however, said his administration's achievements could not be understood simply as a collection of projects. He explained that the government was “rebuilding the operating system of this state and a different future is being constructed layer by layer – economically, culturally, and institutionally.” Mbah,…
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Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

By NWOBODO ONYEKWERE Long before I joined the Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah team, I had once predicted, on record, that, by the time Governor Peter Mbah would be out of office in eight years, there would be no basis for comparison, between his government and any other before it, in Enugu, including the much vaunted Sullivan Chime regime! I didn't mince words; in fact I was, quite unusually , so unequivocal in my assertion that Chime's records "would be a child's play…" by the time Barrister Mbah would've ended his tour of duty as it were, as Governor. That I…
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Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Candidate, Promptly Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate

Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Candidate, Promptly Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate

*VP In My Administration Will Play Major Role In Governance, Not Be Ceremonial Job, Obi Says The 2027 battle for the nation's number one seat is shaping up robustly as different political parties elect their flagbearers for the position. Yesterday, opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) endorsed the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general election. The endorsement was ratified at a special national convention in Abuja following a motion moved by Senator Victor Umeh and seconded by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who is running for a Senate seat for…
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Champions League Victory: Violence In Paris, Vehicles Damaged, 130 Nabbed As PSG Supporters Fight Police After Team’s Triumph

Champions League Victory: Violence In Paris, Vehicles Damaged, 130 Nabbed As PSG Supporters Fight Police After Team’s Triumph

Paris police deployed thousands of officers to control crowds at some of the city’s hotspots, using teargas and arresting more than 130 people, after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s win over Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final. By 9pm BST (9pm Nigeria time), police had made more than 130 arrests, Paris police said. A police spokesperson told Reuters that six vehicles and two storefronts had been damaged. Footage aired on the news channel BFM showed scenes of tensions and brief skirmishes around PSG’s Parc de Princes stadium in western Paris, where more than 40,000 people watched the club win its second consecutive…
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Brave Arsenal Fail In Penalties As PSG Retain Champions League

Brave Arsenal Fail In Penalties As PSG Retain Champions League

By David Hytner, at the Puskas Arena, Budapest It was a showpiece that held the football world in its grip, the tension mounting exponentially, everything on the line. For Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), there was the opportunity to make it clear that this is a dynastic team; the rarity of retaining a Champions League title -something only Real Madrid has accomplished. For Arsenal, it was simple. Never mind the Invincibles. They stood to be immortal, a first triumph in this competition to follow their first Premier League triumph in 22 years; the thing that has changed everything about the mood around…
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KIND HEART: Gov Aliyu Gives N450,000 Each To Sokoto Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia

KIND HEART: Gov Aliyu Gives N450,000 Each To Sokoto Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Milk of human kindness flowed from Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu as he donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals (about N450,000) each to the 2,410 pilgrims from the State currently performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the State Amirul Hajj (leader of pilgrimage delegation), Alhaji Muhammad Mai Gari Dingyadi, in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto. Dingyadi said the gesture was to support the pilgrims financially as they prepare for their journey back to Nigeria after completing the Hajj rites. The Amirul Hajj praised the…
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Turaki PDP Faction Outfoxes Wike, Holds Convention, Gives Absentee Presidential Candidate Jonathan Certificate Of Return

Turaki PDP Faction Outfoxes Wike, Holds Convention, Gives Absentee Presidential Candidate Jonathan Certificate Of Return

The Tanimu Turaki faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today outmanoeuvred the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, who moved to block them from holding a ceremony to give ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the party's certificate of return for the 2027 presidential election at a designated hotel in Abuja. The faction did so by successfully going ahead with the event at its Garki office, also in Abuja. Though Jonathan was absent and the certificate received on his behalf by a member of the House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Hon. Fred Egbedi, he was duly named PDP presidential candidate…
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Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola In Running To Replace Him

Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola In Running To Replace Him

In a rather surprise move today that could be music to the ears of the Liverpool fan base, including those in Nigeria, Arne Slot has been relieved of his appointment as Liverpool manager after two seasons in charge. The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season but they have struggled during his second year, finishing fifth in the Premier League. Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot. "That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has…
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