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    ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

    Court strikes out Amaechi’s suit against Atiku over ADC presidential ticket

    The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

    Economy

    FG establishes mega farms in four states

    He said NALDA targets establishing mega farm estates across the six geopolitical zones to address challenges affecting agricultural production and create modern farming communities.

    Health

    Caleb Mutfwang

    Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

    The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

    Education

    school bus crash in Uganda

    20 children killed in school bus crash in Uganda

    A school bus carrying pupils veered off the road in eastern Uganda on Thursday, killing 20 schoolchildren and a teacher in Kapchorwa district.

    Agriculture

    FG establishes mega farms in four states

    He said NALDA targets establishing mega farm estates across the six geopolitical zones to address challenges affecting agricultural production and create modern farming communities.

    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.

    Abuja

    ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

    Court strikes out Amaechi’s suit against Atiku over ADC presidential ticket

    The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

    States

    Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]

    Kogi School Abduction: We will never negotiate with criminals, Gov. Ododo says

    “Let me reiterate that we will never negotiate with criminals. We will never pay ransom. We will rid Kogi of criminals,” Mr Ododo said.

    Sport

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino

    FIFA to present first-ever championship rings to World Cup winners

    The global football governing body announced that the ring presentation to winners would be held alongside the trophy presentation in a statement on Thursday.

    Faith

    Faith and Cultural Champions project

    FCC builds couples’ confidence in maternal health in Kaduna

    The Faith and Cultural Champions project has equipped couples in six council areas of Kaduna with communication skills to promote open dialogue and joint decision-making.