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PDP, Sowore hails rescue of kidnapped Oyo schoolboy, teacher

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has hailed the successful rescue of kidnapped students and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, and described their release after weeks of being held hostage as encouraging news for the country. In a statement issued on Friday by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, …

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NSIB reveals how a private jet mistakenly landed on an Asaba construction road

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that the crew of a private plane aborted their initial landing attempt at Asaba Airport before making a second approach which resulted in the plane landing on a road under construction instead of the airport runway. The disclosure was contained in the Bureau’s preliminary report regarding a June 10 incident involving a …

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Court grants FCCPC statutory authority to investigate airline ticket prices

The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket prices. The court clarified that the Commission’s investigative powers under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA, 2018) are distinct from its exercise of the power to regulate prices. In a …

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UPDATED: Oyo school kidnapping: DSS arrests eight kidnappers, kills others, rules out prisoner swap

The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have been arrested, while several others were killed during a rescue operation that ended the victims’ 56-day captivity.. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Friday, saying the …

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Just In: Oyo schoolboy kidnapped, teacher freed

The abducted students and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by security agencies. The announcement was made on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the development in a post on his verified X account. By sharing this latest information, Onanuga praised the security …

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JUST IN… XENOPHOBIA: In retaliation, NANS targets MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic IBTC

In an apparent response to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to close business ties with South Africans in Nigeria. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde on Friday announced a nationwide protest against South African interests in Nigeria, threatening to shut down MTN and MultiChoice operations. The student leaders …

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Because nations succeed and Nigeria is still struggling

What drives other countries to continue to develop and achieve sustainable success is their ability to pursue collective and common goals across all socioeconomic sectors. When the people and their leaders share a clear national vision and work toward common goals, the country naturally excels in development, whether in education, human capital, infrastructure, technology, innovation, or national pride. Many countries …

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The controversy over the governorship candidacy is testing the credibility of the ADC in Kaduna

As political activity gradually gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in Kaduna State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faces what many observers describe as the most significant internal challenge in its recent history. Rather than simply focusing on capitalizing on the growing public dissatisfaction with the decisions of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party is increasingly being …

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Governor Fubara submitted the N1.85tn 2026 budget to the Assembly

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted a budget proposal of ₦1.854 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to the State House of Assembly, led by Chief Martins Amaewhule. The presentation of the document entitled “Resilience Budget for Growth and Development” marked his first appearance before the Amaewhule-led Assembly since the political crisis that split the legislature in 2023. The session …

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