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Top political opposition leaders in the country, on Saturday gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to discuss pressing national issues, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The summit of high-level opposition political leaders was hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Among those present were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi; former Kano State …

Otunba Oladiti Former National Trustee Otunba Salimon Oladiti has emerged as the new president of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Oladiti was elected last weekend at the union’s sixth quadrennial delegate conference in Lagos. In the same election, Comrade Akin Oladejo, former Chairman of Oil and Gas Supply (OGS), was elected Vice President. Details about …

The Ibadan, Oyo State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Saturday deplored what it said was poor funding of the judiciary, and non-functioning of the Chartered Courts and Customary Courts in the state. The chairman of the branch, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, stated this while receiving executives of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Oyo State …

Air Peace has announced a temporary reduction in its Abuja-London flight operations due to ongoing challenges in the supply of aviation fuel. In a statement shared via its official social media channels, the airline confirmed that flights between Abuja and London will now operate three times a week. The airline attributed the decision to the Jet A1’s limited fuel availability, …

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been cleared to play in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The striker had caused concern after appearing with a protective brace on his arm during Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup match against Gençlerbirliği. Fenerbahçe have reportedly lodged a complaint with the Turkish Football Federation, claiming the brace could pose a risk to …

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… 30 traditional rulers flee palaces amid a wave of assassinations and kidnappings No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following continued attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region.. The development comes amid …

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The Kaduna State Ministry of Health said it is working closely with other sectors to address the environmental determinants of malaria. State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said this on Saturday at a press conference in Kaduna to mark World Malaria Day, with the theme: “Challenging Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must.” He said malaria remains one of the …