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May
15
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Ex-Gov Kayode Fayemi, Makinde, Afolayan, Others Chart Tourism Course For Oyo

Ex-Gov Kayode Fayemi, Makinde, Afolayan, Others Chart Tourism Course For Oyo

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*Govt Clears Beggars, Others Off Streets By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Critical stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sector have gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to chart a course for the future of the sector in the state. This is just as the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his administration had put in place major policies, actions and economic enablers that would make the Pacesetter State the hub of tourism in South-West Nigeria and a major tourism destination in the country. The development arose at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026, where the governor noted that with key…
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May
15
2026
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New Ijaw Leader Unfurls Agenda

New Ijaw Leader Unfurls Agenda

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By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The newly-inaugurated President of Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief (Barr.) Macdonald Ebi Igbadiwei, has pledged to pursue unity, justice, political inclusion and economic development for Ijaw people, declaring that the time has come to “build a new Ijaw nation together.” Igbadiwei made the declaration on Thursday during his inauguration as the ninth president of INC, in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. He succeeds Prof. Benjamin Okaba, whose five-year tenure was marked by renewed advocacy for the Niger Delta and the internationalisation of the Ijaw emancipation struggle. In an emotionally charged inaugural…
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May
15
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Enugu Electricity Commission Goes Tough, Downgrades 59 Feeders Over Poor Supply

Enugu Electricity Commission Goes Tough, Downgrades 59 Feeders Over Poor Supply

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*Police Nab ATM Card Fraudsters, Save Them From Angry Mob By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to meet the threshold of minimum hours of power availability, especially for Band A customers, despite charging them Band A tariff. It could be recalled that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on 1 November, 2020 categorized electricity users into bands. It…
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May
14
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Makinde Runs For President In 2027 In Alliance With APM

Makinde Runs For President In 2027 In Alliance With APM

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*It's Political 419, Wike Claims By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has thrown his hat in the ring for a shot at the presidency in 2027 on the ticket of Allied People's Movement (APM). He belongs to a faction of People's Democratic Party (PDP) which is in an alliance with APM. The two opposition parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. Seyi Bamidele signed the MoU on behalf of the PDP, while Oladele Oyadeji signed for APM. Governor Makinde and the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle, also signed…
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May
14
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Xabi Alonso Tops List For Next Chelsea Manager, Players Back Him As Talks Progress

Xabi Alonso Tops List For Next Chelsea Manager, Players Back Him As Talks Progress

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*Club Will Bow, Hand Him Big Say In Signings *With Wide Network, He Could Attract World-Class Players By Jacob Steinberg & David Hytner Chelsea’s players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate to become their next head coach. Talks with Alonso’s camp are moving in the right direction and the feeling in the dressing room is that the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager is the man for the job, to get the team back on track. No agreement is in place and Chelsea are keeping an open mind as they work to appoint a successor to Liam Rosenior,…
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May
14
2026
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Warri NUJ Seeks Partnership With Manroy Global Services

Warri NUJ Seeks Partnership With Manroy Global Services

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By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has sought a strategic partnership with a reputable firm , Manroy Global Services Limited, to boost capacity building, welfare and productivity of members. During a visit to the firm, the chapel delegation, led by its Chairman, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, said it was part of activities to introduce the newly elected executive to key stakeholders and organisations. Omafuaire explained that the chapel's current leadership emerged after an election held on 16 March,n2026, adding that the visit became necessary to deepen collaboration with organisations willing to support…
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May
14
2026
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Boost For Safer Water As Abuja Chapter Of Nigeria Association Of Hydrogeologists Elects Dan-Hassan Chairman

Boost For Safer Water As Abuja Chapter Of Nigeria Association Of Hydrogeologists Elects Dan-Hassan Chairman

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Nigeria's bid to ensure safer water for the citizenry moved several rungs up with the election of Dr. Mohammed Ali Dan-Hassan as Chairman, Abuja chapter of Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists. People&Politics notes that a hydrogeologist, who is a specialized earth scientist, impacts lives through mapping aquifers, locating water sources, managing contamination, and ensuring safe water supplies for human and environmental use. The paper further notes that access to safe water has been a major developmental hindrance in Nigeria. According to a health and safe water accountability site, nigeriahealthwatch, visited by the paper, only about 30% to 32% of Nigerians "have…
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May
14
2026
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Presidency Disputes Obi’s One Term Promise, As Political Analyst Picks Holes In Tinubu’s Assertion

Presidency Disputes Obi’s One Term Promise, As Political Analyst Picks Holes In Tinubu’s Assertion

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*'Has Tinubu himself being in one party since 1999 when the vehicle of Alliance for Democracy (AD) brought him to office as Lagos governor? Is his present party, the All Progressives Congress, same as AD?' *Ardo Claims He Warned Obi, Kwankwaso Not To Join NDC By our reporters Allegedly targeting Northern voters ahead 2027, the Presidency has criticized the credibility of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, who has vowed to serve only one term, if voted into office next year. Obi had repeatedly publicly said he intends to stay in office for one term (2027-2031) to serve…
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May
13
2026
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FG Moves To Establish National Environmental Health Development Agency

FG Moves To Establish National Environmental Health Development Agency

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By Sani Bala Karo The environmental health profession in the country is set to witness a historic transformation following ongoing legislative efforts to establish the National Environmental Health Development Agency (NEHDA), a landmark initiative strongly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed by the Registrar/CEO of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Sanitarian Dr. Yakubu Baba Mohammad, during a strategic engagement with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EPHPAN) in his office in Abuja. According to the registrar, the bill seeking the establishment…
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May
13
2026
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Enugu Fire Service Counsels Public On What To Do During Tanker Accidents

Enugu Fire Service Counsels Public On What To Do During Tanker Accidents

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Apparently peeved by the spate of petroleum products tanker accidents in the South-East state, Enugu State Fire Service has urged motorists to quickly alert emergency responders through dedicated phone numbers when such mishaps occur on major roads. It gave the emergency numbers as 08080304303, 122 and 112 for immediate reporting of tanker crashes, fires or related emergencies. Director of the service, Engr. Okwudili Ohaa, gave the advice on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking with newsmen. Ohaa, who is also the state's Chief Fire Officer, stressed that accurate location details could save lives and reduce disaster risks.…
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