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August 7, 2026
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Direct Flights: Nigeria, Canada Sign Expanded Air Deal

Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that will pave the way for direct scheduled flights between the two countries for the first time. The agreement...

July 25, 2026
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2027: Sowore Says AI Will Serve as Finance Minister, Drone as Defence Minister

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has outlined part of his vision for the 2027 presidential election, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public...

July 20, 2026
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Fake Agency in 2026 Budget: Adeniyi Opens Up

Prince Adeyemi Matthew Adeniyi, the embattled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has claimed that he personally lobbied officials of the Budget Office to secure the...

Sam Egube to Be Honoured by Urhobo, Isoko Elites

July 15, 2026
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Urhobo, Isoko Elites to Honour Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube in Lagos

The Urhobo and Isoko Elites in Lagos are set to honour Engr. Samuel Egube, Deputy Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with an ‘Outstanding Leader’...

Sanwo-Olu sympathises with Ajibola Basiru, family over mother's demise

June 29, 2026
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Sanwo-Olu Condoles With APC National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, Over Mother’s Death

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on the passing of his beloved mother, Alhaja Sidikat...

Lagos 2027: Awoyemi Samuel Declares For Assembly Seat, Unveils 7-Point Manifesto

June 17, 2026
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Computer Science Graduate, Awoyemi Samuel Declares for Lagos Assembly, Unveils 7-Point Manifesto

Awoyemi Tola Samuel has officially declared his intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat for Ikorodu Constituency 2. It was reported that Awoyemi, a Computer...

June 13, 2026
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Video: Sowore Collapses as Police Tear-Gas Abuja Democracy Day Protesters

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly collapsed and was subsequently taken to a hospital following a confrontation with the Nigerian police during a June...

June 12, 2026
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June 12: “Those Children Are Suffering,” — Falana Urges Immediate Action on Oyo Kidnap

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has issued an urgent appeal for the immediate release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, voicing deep distress over their deteriorating condition...

Ban on Mass Motorcycle Movement Called for, Amid Rising Security Concerns

June 12, 2026
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Don’t Japa: Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stay and build Nigeria instead

President Bola Tinubu has issued a direct appeal to Nigerian youths, asking them to resist the growing temptation to emigrate and instead remain in the country to actively participate...

June 11, 2026
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13 Civil Society Groups Caution Against Internet Shutdowns Ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 Elections

As The Gambia prepares for its 2026 elections, Paradigm Initiative and 12 other civil society organisations have issued a joint communique calling for strong digital rights protections and warnings against internet...