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Daud Olatunji Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate, Hajia (Dr.) ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has challenged opposition politicians to prepare for defeat in the 2027 elections, declaring that the PDP is confident of winning the polls. Kolapo, however, assured opposition members that they would not be victimized or abandoned if the PDP emerged victorious, saying politics should not destroy bonds …

Keystone Bank Limited has partnered with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to equip 100 green SMEs with practical skills and knowledge to transform waste materials into commercially viable products, while strengthening their ability to build sustainable and profitable businesses. In the program titled: “Keystone-FBRA Green SME Master Class”, facilitators provided participants with hands-on training on rubber and food …

Continued from yesterday and concluded ….The government must expand subsidized health insurance to cover low-income workers, informal workers, the elderly, pregnant women, children and people living with chronic illnesses. Basic diagnostic tests, maternal care, emergency services and essential medicines should be available at little or no cost to the most vulnerable. Primary health centers should receive direct and transparent funding, …

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said that off-grid solar solutions implemented in Nigerian educational institutions are improving the standard of learning. Off-grid solutions are being implemented as part of the Energizing Education Program (EEP), executed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Speaking during an interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, Dr Alausa highlighted how unsustainable spending on …

NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers – Core Reporters NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) Nigeria’s Independent System Operator (NISO) has concluded an important public hearing with Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on their outstanding obligations to the Nigerian electricity market and …

YEKЕPA, Nimba County: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) High School has recorded a 100% pass rate in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with all 41 candidates presented by the school successfully passing the examination. The results, released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia, mark the second consecutive year that the school has recorded a 100% pass …

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of three brothers at a farm located around Owena Army Barracks in Akure South Local Government Area of ​​the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, spokesperson for the command, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, said the incident occurred on Friday. Jimoh said among the victims were 11-year-old twins who …

Daud Olatunji Families of serving and deceased police officers residing in Kontagora Road neighborhoods in Gawon Nama, Sokoto State, on Sunday protested against the demolition of their homes, alleging that the exercise was carried out without due notice. Protesters, mostly wives and children of police officers, said a bulldozer accompanied by personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps …

As another election approaches, the subsidy debate is once again raging across Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the subsidy on petrol at the beginning of his administration. The consequences have been severe. Transportation costs rose sharply, food prices followed, production became more expensive, and the cost of nearly every good and service climbed beyond the reach of millions of …

Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, have expressed concern over fresh terrorist attacks and sustained gunfire in some parts of the town. The latest incident occurred on Thursday at 10pm, when suspected terrorists invaded parts of the metropolis of Funtua. The affected areas reportedly included Kasuwar Mata, Dandaji and the Sokoto Bye-Pass corridor towards the vicinity of ASA Bread Company. One …