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By Adeola Akinremi In Ayn Rand’s mystery story, the Atlas Shrugged, there is something Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, can absorb: reason. Rand’s 1957 book remains valuable and useful

Chineme Okafor The number of Nigerians facing acute food insecurity in 2026 ought to be central in the 2027 elections discourse, in particular, the presidential debates. The implications of this

Renowned public relations practitioner, Dr.  Nkechi Ali-Balogun has built a flourishing career spanning over three decades and has  contributed to the growth and practice of PR. A household name, Ali-Balogun recently turned

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Dr Musa Babayo, has described President Bola Tinubu’s willingness to confront structural economic problems previously deferred by successive administrations as one of his most consequential political achievements. Babayo, in a statement made available to Vanguard titled, “Nigeria’s 4.43% Growth:
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Frequent bending and prolonged walking at work during early pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, according to new research. Miscarriage affects about one in seven pregnancies, with established risk factors including advanced parental age, smoking, night-shift work, air pollution, and exposure to certain chemicals. However, the role of workplace physical activities has remained unclear.
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Ogere Remo in Ogun State is targeting N2.5 billion for infrastructural development as the community rolls out activities to mark the 50th anniversary of its annual Founder’s Day, popularly known as Lipakala Day.
The post Abiodun, Adebutu, Yayi, ex-NIESV president for Ogere’s 50th Founder’s Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Idia Ize-Iyamu, has raised concern over rising drug and substance abuse among students in secondary and tertiary institutions, calling for urgent and sustained intervention by governments.
The post UBTH CMD raises alarm over drug abuse among students, seeks urgent action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

The Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced a South African woman, Ann Jessica Will, to 25 years’ imprisonment for importing 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria.
The post South African bags 25 years for importing heroin to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Gospel artiste and registered member of the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Ann Uwa-Anthony, aka Nurse Tonia, has returned to the music scene with a new single, Jesus Na Otokinado. This is coming after years of being away from active music, during which she pursued nursing and built a career in the United
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By Fathia Yekini The Okere of Saki, Oba (Dr) Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi, was among Muslim dignitaries conferred with merit awards as Ansar-ud-Deen (AUD) Society, Ipaja Branch, Lagos State, celebrated its 35th anniversary last weekend. Others honoured at the culmination of the three-day event include Alhaja Aminat Abiola Mosaku, Alhaja Wasilat Bombata, Alhaja Risikat Adeniji, Alhaja
The post Okere of Saki, others honoured as Ansar-ud-Deen Ipaja celebrates 35th anniversary appeared first on Tribune Online.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, will be the chairman at the 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) conference.  The 24th Annual FEF lecture/symposium will take place at the Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, on September 23.  In a statement, Executive secretary of the Foundation, Mr Muyiwa Obiyomi, stated that the theme of the
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The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has challenged the rationale behind the August 11 picketing of airlines at the Lagos and Abuja airports, alleging that Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines were specifically targeted by aviation unions. AON spokesperson and Executive Chairman. United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, made the allegation while speaking at the
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Domestic gas explosions have become the leading cause of burn-related deaths at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, with victims increasingly arriving with extensive burns and severe inhalation injuries, a leading burns specialist has said. Dr Olukayode Iyun, a plastic surgeon and consultant in charge of burns at UCH, said the trend had become a
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A Nigerian health technology company, Medbankr, has launched a digital platform aimed at helping patients maintain access to their medical records as they move between healthcare providers. The platform allows users to keep health information such as laboratory results, prescriptions, scan reports and clinical notes in a digital health record. The launch comes against the
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s warning that abusive, inflammatory and threatening campaign language will attract severe sanctions under the Electoral Act 2026 is timely, but hardly novel. At the beginning of virtually every election season, INEC issues similar warnings to political parties, candidates and their supporters. The recurrence of such vices raises the question:
The post INEC’s threats against campaign misconduct appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic is set for a major boost this year as Oando Nigeria Plc takes centre stage as main sponsor, with an enhanced prize purse that has raised

London has missed out to Nairobi in the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The decision, which means an African city will host the event for the first

*Odegbami describes FIFA’s intervention as blessing to Nigeria football Duro Ikhazuagbe  After concluding its two-day fact-finding mission to Nigeria, the world football governing body, FIFA, is expected to announce the

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has praised Team Nigeria for what he described as a spirited and encouraging performance at the World Athletics Ultimate

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin Republic in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football.

Transnational Corporation Plc and one of its power subsidiaries, Transcorp Power Plc, have been recognised in the 2026 BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards, presented at a ceremony in Lagos. The