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Politics

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Edo police begin mop up of illegal arms ahead of guber election

The police said during a meeting with chairs of political parties and their governorship candidates that the aim was to ensure the security of the electoral process.

Rights

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Net Rights Coalition criticises Tanzanian government for blocking access to X

“As a network promoting digital rights in Africa, we condemn the confirmed internet disruption in the country which limited access to X,” the coalition said.

Nationwide

NEMA distributing relief materials

Kano govt, NEMA distribute relief items to 553 windstorm victims

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf stated this during the distribution of the relief items to persons affected by the disaster in Minjibir and Gabasawa local government areas.

Agriculture

Agricultural inputs

FCT Fadama CARES distributes agricultural inputs to 9,170 farmers

The FCT says it distributed agricultural inputs as grants to 9,170 beneficiaries under the FCT Fadama CARES programme in the last year.

OPINION

Okeoghene Abobise: Nigeria, South Africa online discord obscures Africa’s socio-economic mess

When we’re all done with the petty squabbles with each other on the internet, I hope we all remember the larger issues plaguing us.

Rudolf Okonkwo: Reflecting on life’s priorities in eulogy for Aunt Mabel

I am mourning because Aunty Mabel was not just my aunt. She was my godmother.

Eugene Itua: Nigeria’s Energy Crossroads: The Dangote Refinery and quest for sustainability

While the Dangote Refinery represents both opportunities and challenges, its potential to drive innovation and progress underscores the importance of responsible management.

Hadiza Bala Usman’s success illustrates how fighting corruption requires stepping on toes

Hadiza Bala Usman did not stop — even when the handwriting on the wall was clear.

Fredrick Nwabufo: South-East students, institutions are included in Tinubu’s education loan programme

Many institutions in the South-East, including The University of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Abia State University and Imo State Polytechnic, have already been onboarded.

Odinkalu, Erugo, et al: How CJN Kekere-Ekun can restore credibility, probity to Nigerian judiciary

These measures can reverse inefficiencies, retrench renegades, and reposition the judiciary as an institution fit for the changing landscape of a complex political economy.

Lagos

Trader using mudu in market

Traditional chiefs storm Badagry market to enforce Akran’s directives on food prices

The Akran, represented by Michael Onu-Osekan, the Jengen of Badagry, said no committee should set the price of foodstuffs and goods brought to the market by sellers.

States

NEMA distributing relief materials

Kano govt, NEMA distribute relief items to 553 windstorm victims

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf stated this during the distribution of the relief items to persons affected by the disaster in Minjibir and Gabasawa local government areas.