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Oyo State Supporters Launch Campaign for Tinubu’s Second Term

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As federal lawmaker Hon. Aderemi Oseni pushed the party faithful to win the 2027 elections, thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Oyo State have put their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition for a second term. At a solidarity demonstration in Bembo Village, Apata, Ibadan, Oseni, who is the representative for the Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, led a group of more than 10,000 APC members from the Ido Local Government. In order to draw in more development, he emphasised the significance of taking Oyo back from the…

Nigeria can overcome corruption – EFCC chairman

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In order to completely eradicate corruption in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised citizens to adopt a culture of accountability and openness. At the 12th annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) in Effurun, Delta, Mr. Ola Olukayode, the Chairman of the EFCC, issued the call. Mr. Williams Oseghale, an Assistant Commander and Head of Public Affairs for the Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate, attended the ceremony on behalf of the anti-graft chairman. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

NECA: No Justification for ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Despite Increased Revenue

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The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, stated on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday that states can no longer justify maintaining the ₦70,000 wage while citizens struggle with rising food and transportation costs. The group has urged state governments to increase civil servants’ pay above the current ₦70,000 minimum, arguing that rising federal revenues remove the excuse for inaction amid a worsening cost of living. Because of the current situation, he stated, “no state really has an excuse to stay at that ₦70,000, especially with…

FG Introduces Nationwide Curricula to Reform Education

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In order to prepare Nigerian students for the future, the Federal Government claimed to have finished a thorough review of the basic, senior secondary, and technical education curricula. This was revealed in a statement released to journalists on Sunday and signed by Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, on Friday. Speaking in Abuja, Folasade claimed that Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, has unveiled the curriculum on behalf of Dr. Maruf Alausa, the Minister of Education. In cooperation with important education…

FG to Leverage AI in Push for $1 Trillion Economy

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According to Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria is relying on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to transform the most populous country in Africa into a $1 trillion economy. His comments come after he was listed alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI founder Sam Altman in TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential figures in AI. He was acknowledged for helping to shape the technology’s future globally. Citing a national policy, research initiatives, and partnerships with international technology companies,…

Why young people are coming down with stroke – Doctors

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According to medical professionals, a growing number of young Nigerians are experiencing strokes as a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, environmental hazards, and undiagnosed medical issues. Given that stroke currently affects more young adults in their 20s and 30s and frequently occurs suddenly, the doctors emphasised the critical necessity for early screening. In an exclusive interview, the specialists named a number of contributing reasons to the trend, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, smoking, stress, poor diet, inactivity, and excessive intake of processed foods and alcohol. They…

I await full briefing on Abuja–Kaduna train disaster —Tinubu

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In order to guarantee prompt action and support for everyone impacted, President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the passengers of the Abuja–Kaduna train that derailed on Tuesday along the Kaduna corridor. He stated that he was awaiting a comprehensive briefing. In the meantime, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, or NRC, has accepted full responsibility for the catastrophe. Following the recent derailment, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential contender, urged the public to have more faith in Nigeria’s transportation system. Shortly…

FG, ASUU to meet; Alausa leads talks to resolve issues.

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A high-stakes meeting is anticipated in Abuja today as the federal government is expected to present a counter offer to university teachers in an attempt to turn years of stalled renegotiations into tangible, implementable commitments with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, in an effort to finally close the chapter on the lingering 2009 ASUU agreement. According to informed sources, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, will meet with ASUU leaders in Abuja along with the Minister of Labor, representatives from the National Salaries, Incomes and…

APC opens up 2027 presidential ticket to other aspirants, challenging Tinubu.

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2027 Election: APC Responsible For Divisions, Crisis Within Opposition Parties – NNPP Alleges

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s broad support for a second term, the All Progressives Congress has made it clear that other party members who are interested in running for president are still allowed to run for the party’s ticket in the 2027 primary. During an interview with reporters at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, Sulaiman Argungu, the party’s national organizing secretary, made this claim. He reiterated that Tinubu’s re-election bid had been approved by the party’s leadership, which included the National Working Committee, the Progressives Governors Forum under…

CBN Mandates Geo-tagging for All PoS Terminals in Nigeria

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In an effort to reduce fraud and improve control of digital payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the nation be geo-tagged within 60 days. The goal of this project is to guarantee the security of transactions and the traceability of all PoS terminals. In a statement dated August 26, 2025, which our correspondent was able to receive, the CBN stated that non-compliant devices would be terminated and that terminals operating outside of their registered area would be highlighted. For precise…