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Okechukwu says no realistic prospect of harmonising opposition presidential candidates as ‘horse has bolted’
Okechukwu says no realistic prospect of harmonising opposition presidential candidates as ‘horse has bolted’ The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr
Business & Economy
SGF condemns killing of MACBAN chairman, demands swift justice
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi: Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue


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Team Nigeria bags 4 gold medal at senior Athletics Championships
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Abuja, May 18, 2026, Team Nigeria won another gold medal on the final day of the Senior Athletics Championships in Accra Ghana, on Sunday night. The quartet of Esther Okon, Toheebat Jimoh, Jecinter Lawrence and Patient Okon-George ran a dominant race, clocking a time of 3:29.25 to
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Lagos Outclass Ogun to Win Fifth South-West U-19 Tournament
Lagos Outclass Ogun to Win Fifth South-West U-19 Tournament By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Lagos State on Saturday emerged champions of the fifth South-West U-19 Cricket Tournament, defeating defending champions Ogun State in the final of the competition tagged the “Jide Bademosi Cup” at the Obafemi Awolowo
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Edet Dominates 100m, 200m as CHAMPS Grand Final Produces Thrills
Edet Dominates 100m, 200m as CHAMPS Grand Final Produces Thrills By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju. Fervent Edet emerged as one of the standout performers at the MTN CHAMPS Grand Final, clinching gold in both the boys’ junior 100m and 200m events, while setting his sights on breaking his own records
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Top Athletes Dazzle at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan.
Top Athletes Dazzle at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan. By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final on Thursday delivered a series of thrilling performances, with multiple finals decided and medals won across track and field events at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The News
Education and Youth
Nigeria’s Award-Winning Playwright Majekodunmi Ebhohon and Former FIFA World Cup Player H.K. Yahaya Jawula Headline JAY Lit Issue 11
The Journal of African Youth Literature (JAY Lit) has unveiled the cover and contributors for its 11th issue, slated for release later in June 2026. According to the journal, the nature- and climate-themed edition brings together works across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, visual arts and photography, featuring contributors from
Health & Environment
Drug Abuse: Enugu Govt. expands mental health services, access to prevention, treatment programmes
Drug Abuse: Enugu Govt. expands mental health services, access to prevention, treatment programmes Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration is currently strengthening and expanding mental health services as well as access to prevention and treatment programmes in its four-tier health systems. Mbah said this in a keynote
Religion, Culture & Tourism
ORI OLOKUN: A Masterpiece of Yoruba Civilisation, Spirituality and Artistic Heritage
ORI OLOKUN: A Masterpiece of Yoruba Civilisation, Spirituality and Artistic Heritage By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Dawodu Abigail Olateju, Conservator, the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, has said that Ori Olokun, literally translated as “Head of Olokun,” is one of the most celebrated artistic and cultural
Defense & Security
2 die, 15 sustain injuries as Army recruitment candidates involved in road accident
2 die, 15 sustain injuries as Army recruitment candidates involved in road accident The Nigerian Army says vehicle conveying candidates of the 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) from Obinze Barracks, Owerri to Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria was involved in an accident along Owerri–Port Harcourt Expressway The army noted that the


Science & Tech
EU Funds UNESCO To Train Enugu Civil Servants On Ethics of AI
EU Funds UNESCO To Train Enugu Civil Servants On Ethics of AI UNESCO with funding from the European Union (EU) has trained top civil servants in Enugu State on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr Dimitri Sanga, the Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO Office in Abuja and UNESCO representative
Judiciary
Landlord sues tenants over rent arrears, seeks ejectment
Ejectment By Christiana Nicholas Mararaba (Nasarawa), June 5, 2026. A landlord, Anthony Onyinwa, has dragged two tenants before a Senior District Court, Mararaba, over alleged non-payment of rent and refusal to vacate his property at Tudun Wada. The defendants were referred to in court as ‘Mr Mustapha’ and ‘Mrs Janet’,
Foreign
Cuba’s president fires back at Trump over takeover remarks
Takeover Mexico City, March 18, 2026 (dpa) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of




















































