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Ladipo Johnson: Osun Voters Defeated Political Tyranny

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Ladipo Johnson says Osun voters rejected alleged inducements and intimidation to elect Adeleke, proving united electorates can defeat political tyranny. Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Lagos Central, has congratulated the people of Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the August 15...

Nasarawa SUBEB Chair Empowers 75 Less Privileged Persons With N250,000 Grants In Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Nasarawa SUBEB Chairman Kassim Muhammed-Kassim gives 75 beneficiaries N250,000 each to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. In a proactive move, the Nasarawa State Government has empowered over 75 less privileged men and women selected from Nasarawa North Senatorial district with business grants of N250,000 each. The State Governor, Abdullahi...

Umeh Seeks State Of Emergency As Erosion Threatens Anyaoku, Achebe’s Communities

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Senator Victor Umeh seeks urgent federal intervention as erosion and flooding threaten Obosi and Ogidi communities in Anambra. The senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Dr Victor Umeh, OFR, has appealed to the federal government, the Senate and the Anambra State Government to urgently intervene to save Obosi and Ogidi...

NSCDC Arrests Suspected Motorcycle Theft Syndicate In Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

NSCDC arrests four suspects over alleged motorcycle theft, identity alteration and fraudulent ownership documents in Lafia. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Nasarawa state Command, has apprehended members of a alleged motorcycle theft and documentation syndicate operating in Lafia, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations and Strategic...

Tinubu Support Groups Begin South East Tour To Woo Youths, Students

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Tinubu support groups tour South East universities, urging youths and students to back his 2027 re-election bid. Some political support groups rooting for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 have commenced a tour of the South East zone, to drum up Support for the president. The groups; Obidient...

Shell Divestment: Niger Delta Communities Demand Remediation, Compensation

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Rights advocates accuse Shell and FG of sidelining host communities, demanding compensation and remediation for oil-related environmental damage. The divestment of Shell from parts of its Niger Delta oil business has been condemned as “irresponsible” by rights advocates, who accused the oil giant and the Federal Government of sidelining host...

Bago to Host myclimate Experts on Climate Finance

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

‎‎‎Niger State Governor, Farmer Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, is set to receive experts from myclimate Foundation, an international carbon project developer and market advisory partner from Germany, as the state intensifies efforts to attract climate finance and develop viable carbon-market projects.‎‎The myclimate delegation is expected in Nigeria from August 23...

ZACCH ADEDEJI, AND THE COMMON MAN’S WELFARE

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

‎By Michael Onazi‎‎Taxation is often seen as money taken from the people by government. But there is another way to look at it. When taxes are properly collected and judiciously used, they give government the resources it needs to provide roads, schools, hospitals, security and other services that improve people’s...

Christianity, Christians Not Inferior, Second To Any religion in Nigeria – Dr Enenche

NewsDeskNgAug 16, 2026August 16, 20260

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche, has cautioned against divisive and provocative statements capable of provoking religious tension in Nigeria, insisting that, nobody should take the Church, body of Christ, Christianity and Christians for granted, declaring that, Christianity and Christians are not inferior or...

India Offers Nigeria Power-Sector Technology To Drive Industrial Growth

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

India offers Nigeria power-sector expertise and technology, seeking stronger cooperation to improve electricity supply and accelerate industrialisation across the country. India has offered to share its power-sector technology, regulatory experience and technical expertise with Nigeria as part of efforts to tackle the country’s persistent electricity challenges and create the stable...