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Atiku Say Obasanjo No Get Electoral Value, Claims Arewa Make Am President

By: Mariam Ajayi ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, don dismiss former President Olusegun Obasanjo electoral strength, saying on Wednesday that Obasanjo no fit win im own state or South-West during di 1999 presidential election and na Arewa support make am president. Atiku make di statement while speaking with journalists amid renewed disagreement between am and Obasanjo over dia political relationship and dia roles in di 1999 election, as he […]

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Christian Conscience Warns Politicians Against Ethnic, Religious Campaigns Ahead Of 2027

By: Mariam Ajayi Christian Conscience, a non-denominational pressure group, don urge politicians to focus on issue-based campaign ahead of di 2027 general election, warning dem against using ethnic and religious sentiment to win support. Di group make di call after dia monthly meeting for Lagos State on Tuesday, where dem say campaign message should address issues wey affect national development instead of promoting violence, intimidation and political thuggery. Di statement, […]

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FAAN Say Uber, Bolt No Ban For Nigerian Airports

By: Mariam Ajayi Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, don clarify say e no impose blanket ban on Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services for Nigerian airport, as e say di ongoing engagement with operator na to protect passenger safety and ensure orderly airport operation. FAAN make di clarification on Thursday in a statement signed by dia management, following report and public criticism over restriction on e-hailing service at some […]

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NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Fake News As 2027 Election Near

By: Mariam Ajayi NYSC Director-General, Brigadier-Genera Olakunle Nafiu, don warn corp member against blindly sharing information for social media, as he urge dem to verify any content before dem repost am, especially as Nigeria dey approach di 2027 general election. Nafiu give di warning on Wednesday during an inspection visit to di NYSC permanent orientation camp for Katsina State, where he tell corp member say dem need to develop […]

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Oyedele Blasts Nigerians Wey Abuse World Bank Over Nigeria Loan

By: Mariam Ajayi Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of di Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, don fault Nigerians wey attack di World Bank for social media over loans to Nigeria, saying dia actions show say dem no understand how di lending system dey work. Oyedele speak on Wednesday for Abuja during media briefing on di Federal Government economic reform scorecard, where he explain say some Nigerians go World Bank social […]

August 20, 2026 19

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Tinubu Order Recovered EFCC Money Make E Go NELFUND

Presido, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday order say all liquid funds wey EFCC recover, plus unclaimed dividends, make dem divert go NELFUND to strengthen di student loan scheme. Minister for education, Tunji Alausa naim disclose dis after Federal Executive Council meeting for Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. Alausa say Tinubu give di order to make sure NELFUND get enough money to continue funding students for long term. Di council meeting na […]

August 20, 2026 16

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Some Students Fit Collect NELFUND Money Without Parents Knowing

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele say for Abuja on Wednesday say some students fit don collect NELFUND money without dia parents knowing. Oyedele talk dis one after one audience member say im three children never receive NELFUND support and dem no know anybody wey collect am. Di minister tell di journalist make e ask im children whether dem apply and demand proof of dia applications. Oyedele say e possible say di […]

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Adeleke Announce N500m Fund For Election Violence Victims

Osun State Govo, Ademola Adeleke, don make everywia stew say na automatic scholarship to university level for children and dependants of pipo wey lose dia lives during violence before di August 15 gornorship election. Adeleke make di announcement on Wednesday for Labour movement celebration rally, shortly after he collect certificate of return from INEC. He also promise say Osun State Gornment go establish N500 million Election Violence Victims Endowment Fund […]

August 20, 2026 13

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Naija Begin Send Onion Give Ghana

By: Mariam Ajayi Nigeria don lift suspension on onion exports to Ghana, clearing di way for immediate resumption of cross-border onion trade between both country. Di National Onion Producer, Processor and Marketer Association of Nigeria say di decision follow consultation with trade pipo, diplomatic authority, ECOWAS and other stakeholder. NOPPMAN President, Alhaji Aliyu Isah Maitasamu, na im announce di decision for public notice dated August 19, 2026. Di association say […]

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