Politics

Stop embarrassing Nigeria, appoint Ambassadors, ADC tells Tinubu

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By Tunde Opalana The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to appoint substantive ambassadors to Nigerian missions abroad rather than using junior diplomats as the country’s representatives. The party warned that the persistent failure of the Tinubu

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Constitution Review: Oborevwori seeks devolution of power, review of derivation formula

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By Owen Akenzua The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for upward review of the derivation formula. He also, threw his weight behind State Police and generally, the review of the 1999 Constitution saying, “a robust, people-oriented constitution is the foundation that true federalism and national stability must rest.” Governor

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Constitution Review: South West stakeholders call for true federalism, state police

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura Stakeholders at the South West zonal Centre A have called for true federalism practice, state police, and devolution of power amongst others to shapen Nigeria’s democratic system. The Stakeholders from Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states made this known during a public hearing on the alteration of the 1999 constitution as organised in […]

Transport

NRC Debunks Circulating Video of Train Fire – Incident Occurred Over Three Years Ago

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

The attention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has been drawn to a video currently circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, purporting to show one of our train coach on fire. We wish to categorically clarify that the incident in question occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor. The video is not […]

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NUJ FCT Press Week: Journalists seek divine strength amid rising challenges

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By Tom Okpe The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council Press Week continued with a thanksgiving service at World Harvest Ministries, Jikwoyi, where members gathered to seek spiritual strength, unity amid increasing challenges in the media landscape. Delivering a sermon themed: ‘Seeking Deliverance from the Athens Troubles of Life,’ Archbishop

Education

FG dismisses rumoured cancellation of WAEC, NECO Exams

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Federal Government has dismissed as untrue the purported cancellation of the 2025 West African Examples nation Council, WAEC examinations due to widespread malpractices. The Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday described the rumoured news on docial.mrdia as “false and misleading” and as well disassociated itself from the fake news. Boriowo

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5,000 to benefit from Akin Alabi free eye treatment programme

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BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN Residents of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency will, again, benefit from the Akin Alabi’s Free Eye Testing, Glasses, and Surgery Programme, 2025 edition. This annual medical outreach, which has impacted thousands since it began, is scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 1, 2025. According to a statement by the House of […]

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20,055 students in 19 Tertiary Institutions, benefit from Senator Yari Scholarship scheme

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By John Bassey The Senator representing Zamfara West senatorial districts, at the 10th Assembly, Dr. Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has successfully awarded scholarship to 20,055 students in 19 Tertiary Institutions across the entire Northwestern Nigeria. This was disclosed via press briefing with Journalists on Sunday in Gusau by the Chairman Media and publicity of the

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First Lady appoints Huriyya Lawal as FLAC secretary

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By John Bassey The Nigerian first lady, senator Oluremi Tinubu has appointed the wife of Zamfara state Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal as the first secretary of the newly inaugurated health coalition team known as First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC). Her appointment followed the recent FLAC Cancer Support Donation Ceremony held at the Imo State […]

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ICPC secures conviction of Immigration Officer in employment fraud

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By Emma Okereh The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Sunday , said it has secured the conviction of Mr. Saifullahi Haruna, an Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) who was involved in employment fraud. A statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, explained that flowing from a petition received

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Traditionalist seeks inclusion, end to marginalization in governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The federal government of Nigeria have been called upon to put an end to the marginalization of Traditional African Religion in governance in Nigeria. As contained in a press statement made available to newsmen by the Chairman of the Northern Traditional Religion of Northern Nigeria, Mbami Iliya Sabka on Sunday, the traditional […]

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DICAN to honour Jonathan, Marwa, Onyema, others at diplomacy-security summit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) is set to honour former President Goodluck Jonathan, NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, and Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, among others, at its first-ever Diplomatic/Security International Conference. The high-level event scheduled to hold in Abuja on Wednesday, July 23, will bring together key

Politics

LP Illegal NEC: Gov Otti deserted, standing alone-Party

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 July 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Labour Party, LP, says that the purported National Working Committee, NEC, of the Party, illegally constituted by the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti is deserted ànd now, Otti, is standing alone. The Paryy also, said Governor Otti that he should not use the State fund for trivialities. The Julius Abure […]

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FG honors late fmr President Buhari’s legacy at national memorial service

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By Dooyum Naadzenga The Federal Government yesterday honored the late President Muhammadu Buhari at a National Memorial Service, reflecting on his enduring legacies. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, called on Nigerians to remember Buhari’s contributions to the nation. Senator Akume described the late President as a

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Dabban hails Adamu’s ARCN appointment, advocates research-driven agricultural revolution

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The Executive Director of Karlos Community Development and Empowerment Initiative, Comrade Abdulsalam Dabban, has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Adamu on his recent appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN). Comrade Dabban described the appointment as a strategic and timely move that will contribute significantly to

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Sowore’s planned Police protest ill-conceived, politically motivated – Youth Alliance

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Integrity Youth Alliance has described the planned police welfare protest announced by rights activist Omoyele Sowore as “ill-conceived and politically motivated,” warning that the move could destabilize national security and undermine law enforcement. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Kelvin Adegbenga, the group expressed deep concern

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Ohanaeze seeks fairness in ongoing constitution review exercise

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By Msugh Ityokura An umbrella body, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has called for fairness to the South East in the ongoing constitutional amendment exercise by the 10th National Assembly. The group made the call at the South East Zonal Public hearing on Constitution review for Imo and Abia States on Saturday In a submission by its […]

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Onyeme scores Council Chairmen high on provision of infrastructure

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By Owen Akenzua Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has commended Chairmen of local government councils in the state for their efforts towards delivery of democratic dividends. He gave the commendation today while commissioning the Ebu-Owa Modern Motor Park/1km Upper Efeizomor/Hon. Hero Road project in Ika North East Local Government Area of […]

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Paddy Ezeala, Editorial Board Chairman of the Daily Times, Passes On

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Mr. Patrick Nnadozie Ezeala—widely known as Paddy Ezeala—has passed away. He died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Until his death, Mr. Ezeala was the Chairman of the Editorial Board of Daily Times, Nigeria’s oldest newspaper. Born on March 17, 1965, he distinguished himself as a multilingual communications expert, […]

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CAN, other Christian groups target 10,000 Bauchi people for free medical care

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has in collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Eternity Ministry in association with another Ministry from the United States of America (USA), has unveiled free medical care targeting about 10,000 beneficiaries in Bauchi state. The free medical outreach which is expected to […]