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Thursday, 25th June, 2026

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Ireland, Nigeria to Celebrate Literature, Bloomsday in Lagos

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IGP Orders Reinforcement of Security Assets in Bokkos, Deploys AIG Zone 4 in Plateau

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the reinforcement of security assets in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State following recent attacks in

Ireland, Nigeria to Celebrate Literature, Bloomsday in Lagos

New Book Examines Buratai’s Leadership Reforms Amid Nigeria’s Security Challenges

Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Ex-OGTV Worker

Olaopa Proffers Path to Viable Mentorship in Civil Service

NECO Releases 2026 BECE Result

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IGP Orders Reinforcement of Security Assets in Bokkos, Deploys AIG Zone 4 in Plateau

Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Ex-OGTV Worker

NECO Releases 2026 BECE Result

Sanusi: Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders Must Actively Discourage Division, Extremism, Hate Speech

Another Batch of Nigerian Returnees from South Africa Arrive

RTEAN Disowns Member’s Participation in Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Visit, Raises Accountability Concerns

State Police Bill Will Boost Women’s Safety, Inclusion, Says NGO

LG Boss Lauds Abiodun, Yayi for Presidency Award

EBSHIA Beneficiaries Endorse Nwifuru for Second Term

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Shareholders Approve Jaiz Bank’s Bid to Raise Fresh N150bn Capital

STEM Africa Fest to Develop Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers

Glo Empowers Subscribers with Enhanced ‘Borrow Me Credit’ Service

Creative Agency Appoints Isitua-Onukwu as CEO

Expert Highlights Challenges of AI in Nigerian SMEs, Harps on Implementation

Kapito: APM Terminals Apapa Major Enabler of Nigeria’s Export Trade

Fidelity Bank Empowers Exporters to Unlock AfCFTA Opportunities

NECA to Lead Conversation on Impact of Economic Reforms

UN, ITU Plan Global Dialogue to Address AI-influenced Social, Economic Realities

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X-Raying Issues Fuelling Plateau’s Endless Communal Attacks

Niger State Assembly Members Suspend Sitting as Fallout of APC Primary Elections

Wike Throws Jibes at Turaki, Says They’ll Know Who Has INEC Access Code June 26

Beyond Politics: Why Hamzat Remains a Strong Contender for Lagos Governorship

Osborn Umahi’s Emerging Political Footprint in Ebonyi

Managing Initial Challenges of Implementing State Policing in Nigeria

Minority Leadership: House’ Swift Move against Ugochinyere’s Ambition

Beyond Nostalgia: Why Yesterday’s Prices Cannot Build Tomorrow’s Prosperity

FANATICISM AND SPINS OF AN ELECTION SEASON

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Ireland, Nigeria to Celebrate Literature, Bloomsday in Lagos

New Book Examines Buratai’s Leadership Reforms Amid Nigeria’s Security Challenges

Olaopa Proffers Path to Viable Mentorship in Civil Service

SAMUEL DIMINAS @ 50: A LIFE OF PURPOSE, LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT

Garden City Mall to Host Urban Fashion Week 2026 Basement Edition

Legal, Policy Leaders Discuss Reform Implementation at NBA-SBL Conference

Who Gets to Preserve Culture in Modern Nigeria?

Experts Advocate Holistic Approach to Fatherhood at GMH Luxury Event

Solutions to Managing Residential Property, the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Perspective

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Nigerian Navy Moves to Strengthen Healthcare System, Boost Force Readiness, Personnel Welfare

Dr. Maureen Achebe: Advancing Sickle Cell Care, Health Equity in Africa

Merck Foundation, 12 African/Asia First Ladies Vow to Improve Healthcare Delivery, Capacity Building

Over 500 Residents Benefit from Free Eye Care Outreach in Osun Communities

Beyond Maternal Statistics: Turning Commitment into Action on Maternal Nutrition

Fertility Foundation Expands Support for Women as Cost of IVF Soars

Stakeholders Demand Grassroots Reforms to Rescue Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System

FG Denies Alleged Suspension of Collective Bargaining Agreements With Health Sector

Healthcare Executive Moves to Close Diaspora Insurance Gap

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Qatar’s Madibo Gets Five-game Ban for Causing Kone Leg Break

Switzerland Fly Past Co-hosts Canada to Top Group B

Mid-Year 2026 Video Gaming Trends

Morocco Fight Back to Beat Haiti, Secure Berth in Round of 32

Prime Atlantic Squash Tourney Has Improved Players Quality, Says Ex-NSF Boss

IOC Unveils New Landmark $10,000 Athlete Grant

Commonwealth Games: AFN Invites 29 Athletes to Camp Ahead Final Preparations

Galatasaray Insist No Deal, Snub N195bn Bid for Osimhen

Wike Expresses Outrage Over Super Eagles Absence from World Cup

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LASU Don Seeks AI-driven Water Governance, Warns of Rising Cancer Risks from Pollution

UNILAG, AFRETEC Push Green Software Engineering to Tackle Climate Change

Creating Opportunities, Restoring Hope: How Digital Philanthropy is Keeping Thousands of Nigerian Students in School

Prof Iwendi Nominated for 2026 IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors

DEEPENING INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

FUSTECH Seeks Strategic Partnership with YABATECH to Boost Science, Technology Education

EGO Foundation Equips Lagos Pupils with STEM, Leadership Skills Through Lead The Future 2.0

YABATECH Seeks Alumni Support for Transition to Varsity Status

ISDD 2026: Rethinking Sustainable Development for the Global South

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A Message from the Kachala

The Fallacy of Economic Man

A Unique 2026 World Cup

Eight curious stories of last week

The Patient Can’t Believe the Doctor

Pray, Is Insecurity Insurmountable?

Why the Centre and States’ Partnership and Alignment Matter

Who is Afraid of Uniforms These Days?

Repented Terrorists and Nigeria’s Future

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THIS SCOURGING, INTRACTABLE TERROR

From Judicial Defiance to Bar Complicity: Reforming the Legal Profession

Political Party De-registration or De-recognition: The Case of Benin Republic and Guinea Bissau

State Police: Necessary Risk or Risky Necessity?

TIME FOR LEADERSHIP REBIRTH

NBA Elections: That Candidates May Win ‘Fair and Square’

Nigeria’s Fragile Economy, Re-Capitalisation, and Nuclear Weapons: State, Versus Stomach, Insecurity

The World is Playing, Nigeria is Praying

LOST LESSONS OF JUNE 12

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