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Raised Concerns About Abuja Flooding But Wike Ignored Me —Sen. Kingibe

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Photo: Senator Ireti Kingibe By: Mandy Park Ireti Kingibe, Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, has accused the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, of failing to act on repeated concerns she raised over flooding, blocked drainage channels and other infrastructure challenges in Abuja. Kingibe said she had drawn attention to the risks of flooding and the destruction of green areas months before heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across parts of the nation’s capital. Several residents were stranded on Saturday after torrential rainfall resulted in flooding, with vehicles submerged in…

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OPINION: Mandatory Fortification of Bouillon Cubes: A Threat to Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria

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Photo :Bukola Olukemi-Odele By: Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified seasoning cubes, which are consumed in almost every Nigerian home, could become an effective vehicle for delivering essential vitamins and minerals to pregnant women across the country, helping to reduce the country’s high prevalence of anaemia among…

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983 Students Fail 2026 Final Bar Resit Exam…Record 50.3% Failure Rate

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Photo: The Law School By: Mandy Park Candidates totaling 983 failed the May 2026 bar final (resit) examination, representing 50.3 percent of the 1,955 candidates who sat for the examination. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Aderonke Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, where she said the Council of Legal Education (CLE) approved the results at its third quarter hybrid meeting held on Thursday. According to the statement: “A total of 1,955 candidates sat for the examination. The results are summarised as follows:…

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Declare Idemili Basin ‘Environmental Disaster Zone’ – Senator Umeh urges Federal Government

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Photo: Senator Victor Umeh By Charles Ifeanyi Obi The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator (Dr) Victor Umeh, OFR, has made an on-the-scene assessment of recent erosion menace within Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State particularly in Obosi and Ogidi Communities. While in Obosi, Senator Victor Umeh was received by the NDC House of Representatives Candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Eric N Anyamene , the Traditional Ruler of Obosi, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III) represented by Chief Okey Mgbemena (Uzzi…

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CIAPS to Host Dr Adache, Lesotho-Based Columnist

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Photo: CIAPS Director, Prof Kila By Mandy Park The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) is set to host Lesotho-based columnist, Dr Sunny A. Adache, at a special Meet-the-Author event scheduledd to be hel in Lagos on Friday, 21 August 2026. The event, which begins at 11:00 a.m will take place at the CIAPS Auditorium, 5 Akinola Cole Crescent, off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos Dr. Adache, a columnist based in Lesotho, will engage participants in a conversation around his books, writing and experiences as a writer working within…

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Abia Cooperative Farmers Raise Alarm Over Alleged Neglect, Appeal to Otti, Agriculture Commissioner

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Photo : Abia Governor Dr Alex Otti By Mandy Park Members of the Divine Ventures Farm Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited, Umuahia, Abia State, have raised the alarm over what they described as persistent neglect and unfair treatment by the state Ministry of Agriculture. The cooperative, which said it has more than 40 members, alleged that despite being duly registered with the Abia State Government and participating in agricultural programmes organised by the state, its members have repeatedly been excluded from empowerment initiatives and agricultural inputs distributed to other cooperative societies.…

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” When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” says Peter Obi on Osun State Poll.

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a significant democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people. Obi, in a statement titled “Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” stated that the people of Osun State had “spoken with courage and clarity,” reaffirming that the power to choose their leaders belongs to the people. He noted that…

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Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election, Secures Second Term

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Photo: Gov Adeleke By Mandy Park Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the winner of the 2026 governorship election, securing a second term in office after defeating his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, who contested under the platform of the Accord Party, winner of the election after he polled 511,067 votes across the state. Oyebamiji finished second with 444,815 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, came a distant third with 17,180…

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OSUN ELECTION: TIME FOR REVIEW, UNITY AND FORWARD MARCH.

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Photo: Hon Rotimi Makinde. By: Rotimi Makinde. The Osun Governorship Election has come and gone. At this critical juncture, what our great party and our dear state require is not recrimination, but reflection; not blame, but building. History is a patient and impartial judge. Every role played and every action taken by individuals and groups during this process shall be recorded. The sacrifices, the commitment, and the interventions that helped change the narrative will not be forgotten. I sincerely appreciate the good attributes, courage, and resilience of our candidate, his…

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Osun Decides: Police Nab Ligislator With More Than 200 PVCs, 143 ‘Vote Buyers’ In His House

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Photo: Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, Osun legislator. By: Chika Joseph Some of the 143 suspects arrested during the operation brought to police station for interrogation. The Police in Osun State Friday night arrested a current member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, when his residence in Ikire was raided, allegedly discovering over 143 suspected electoral mercenaries. The lawmaker, who represents the Irewole/Isokan State Constituency, was arrested during a security operation ahead of the Local Government election. Police also said they recovered over 200 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)…

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