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Day: February 26, 2026

I didn’t lobby for this position – Bayelsa’s new deputy gov

By Samuel Oyadongha Newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Pastor Peter Akpe, has pledged a tenure anchored on humility, service and collective responsibility, declaring that his new office is a call to serve the people rather than a platform for personal glory. He made the commitment during a reception ceremony held at the DSP…

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Ireland have ‘no choice’ but to play Israel fixtures says football chief

The Republic of Ireland has “no choice” but to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel, the Football Association of Ireland said after confirming the games would go ahead as scheduled. The FAI has been under pressure to boycott the two matches, including a home fixture in Dublin on October 4, with several pro-Palestinian Irish…

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Ooni congratulates acting IGP Tunji Disu

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu. Ogunwusi congratulated Disu in a statement by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare, in Ile-Ife. He charged him to champion a renewed and strategic approach to tackling insecurity across…

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