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Day: August 21, 2026

Why I left Kwara APC for PDP — Mustapha

By Juliet Umeh Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has explained his decision to quit the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying his defection was not a rejection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mustapha, who recently emerged as the PDP candidate for Kwara Central…

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Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil terrorists attack in Kaduna, Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (North West), have foiled terrorist attacks and rescued kidnapped victims in Kaduna and Sokoto states. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said in a statement that on August 20, 2026, troops of…

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EPL: Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 win over Coventry

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a resounding 3-0 victory over Coventry City on Friday night. The Gunners won their first title in 22 years last term. And against the winners of the Championship, Mikel Arteta’s men showed their class at the Emirates. Kai Havertz scored the first goal of this campaign, with…

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Yobe North leaders back Wali, seek governorship for Zone C

By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has received a major boost in Yobe North, as traditional and political leaders across the zone pledged support for his 2027 bid. The endorsements came during Wali’s consultations with the Emir of Bade, Alhaji…

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Akume lauds Tinubu’s non-interference in electoral process

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating an unalloyed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through non-interference in electoral processes and upholding the independence of democratic institutions. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the national headquarters of the City Boy Movement…

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70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists

By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision,…

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