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    APC chieftains in Lagos

    APC chieftain urges members to unite for candidates’ victory

    Akanni Seriki, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, has urged APC members to work to ensure the victory of all the party’s candidates across the country in 2027.

    Rights

    Minister of Works David Umahi

    Police to conduct autopsy on woman who died in Umahi’s residence

    The police command in Ebonyi has engaged the services of a pathologist to conduct a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila to determine the cause of her death.

    Economy

    Tunji Alausa

    FG unveils Nigeria Genomic City to drive research, innovation

    The federal government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy.

    Health

    Oncology department in a teaching hospital

    Kano cancer centre urges early detection of sarcoma

    The CEO of Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical attention for suspicious lumps, unexplained swelling and prolonged bone pain.

    Education

    Tunji Alausa

    FG unveils Nigeria Genomic City to drive research, innovation

    The federal government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy.

    Nationwide

    Atiku knocks Tinubu over silence on lady who died in works minister Umahi’s residence

    Mr Atiku said, “And through all of this, silence from the Presidency. Silence from the Federal Executive Council. Silence from the Inspector-General of Police.”

    Agriculture

    UN renews support for resilient food systems in Nigeria

    Mr Fall said the UN would continue to support nationally led efforts through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

    OPINION

    Azu Ishiekwene: Shettima’s final test

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.

    Azu Ishiekwene: Another view on the matter of akara

    This chill-less generation would not only welcome the Good Samaritan but also demand authenticity and scrutinise him.

    Lagos Flooding and the Coastal Highway: Separating facts from fiction

    Nigeria needs better conversations about infrastructure. They should ask difficult questions, demand transparency, and insist on rigorous environmental standards.

    Some foundational arguments on state police

    This historical inheritance also explains why the regional police of the First Republic became vulnerable to political manipulation.

    Is Bola Tinubu among those afraid of Femi Gbajabiamila?

    The larger question is what it says about our democracy when so many people feel unable to discuss openly those who wield enormous influence behind the scenes.

    Remi Tinubu’s akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli advise no one wants to hear

    Nigerians are already demonstrating extraordinary entrepreneurial resilience.