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  • Politics

    Pelumi Olajengbesi

    Imole Campaign Council kicks as IG returns CP Gotan to Osun ahead of governorship poll

    The campaign group of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke faulted the redeployment of CP Ibrahim Gotan to the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

    Anti-Corruption

    Americans voting during 2024 election

    Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

    Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

    Economy

    TinCan Island Port

    39 ships expected at Lagos ports: NPA

    “The vessels are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island Port between August 3 and August 8,” the NPA stated.

    Health

    Bauchi, UNICEF

    Bauchi govt, UNICEF push community-driven advocacy to sustain nutrition practices

    Ms Rafique urged communities to adopt sustainable approaches to tackle malnutrition by establishing support mechanisms for vulnerable pregnant and lactating women.

    Education

    Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)

    YABATECH dean unveils N1 million award to curb exam malpractice

    Adesina Aladeloba, dean of the School of Environmental Studies at Yaba College of Technology, has introduced a N1 million award to encourage students to shun exam malpractice.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    Lagos

    Truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs

    Lagos police intercept truckload of suspected counterfeit drugs

    Mr Tijani said preliminary investigation revealed the drugs were destined for distribution to different parts of the country, with some allegedly for neighbouring countries.

    Abuja

    Life Camp Recreation Park

    FCTA set to remodel life camp recreation park

    Mr Wike said the project would be executed under emergency conditions so that it would be delivered within the next year.

    World

    New Zealand

    New Zealand passes bill making English official language

    Spoken by more than 95 per cent of New Zealand’s population, English has now become an addition to Māori and the country’s sign language as official languages.