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Health Tips

New Nutrition Bill Raises Fears of Jail Terms for Local Chefs, Restrictions on Traditional Foods as Bill Gates’ Influence on Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty Raises Concerns

October 26, 2026 Jake Clifford

    A proposed nutrition regulation bill before Nigeria’s National Assembly has triggered criticism from policy analyst Dr Segun Adebayo and other commentators, who warn that its provisions could affect…

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Health Tips

BREAKING: Nigeria No Longer Has Ebola — WHO Declares

October 26, 2026 Jake Clifford

      The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of Ebola following the medical evacuation of an infected patient and her husband to Switzerland.   WHO Regional…

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Politics Today

With Constitutional Amendment, I May Still Run for Governor – Akpabio

October 26, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that he could consider returning to the governorship if a constitutional amendment creates an opportunity for him to do so.   Akpabio…

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Politics Today

2027: PANDEF Chieftain Predicts Tinubu’s Defeat, Says APC Cannot Win Rivers

October 26, 2026 Jake Clifford

    A chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu could lose Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election,…

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Education News

Ezama Offers Full School Scholarship to Young Girl Sent Home Over Unpaid School Fees

October 26, 2026 Jake Clifford

      Former Cross River Education Adviser urges school administrators to keep students in class despite financial difficulties Former Special Adviser on Education in Cross River State, Castro Ezama,…

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Politics Today

BREAKING: NDC Releases Presidential Campaign Council List [FULL LIST]

October 25, 2026 Jake Clifford

  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the detailed composition of its National Campaign Council ahead of political activities and strategy execution for the forthcoming general elections. The…

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Politics Today

‘Some APC Governors and Ministers Will Work With Atiku’ — Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu

October 25, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that some governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress…

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Politics Today

Umahi Disgraced at APC Rally in Kaduna as Microphone Is Taken Away During Speech

October 25, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Minister of Works, David Umahi, experienced an awkward moment at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Kaduna State on Saturday after the microphone he was…

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Politics Today

‘I’m Your Brother, Don’t Fight Me Because of Politics’ — Ikem Tells Cross River PDP After Defecting to APC

October 25, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Former Cross River State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Venatius Ikem, has urged politicians and residents of the state not to allow political differences to destroy…

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Tinubu Snubs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Directs Nigerians to Vote APC From Top to Bottom

October 25, 2026 Jake Clifford

    President Bola Tinubu has dismissed calls for a political realignment under the Rainbow Coalition promoted by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging Nigerians to…

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Politics Today

‘You Are Delusional’ — Atiku Rubbishes Tinubu Over Claim Opposition Created Hunger, Poverty In Nigeria

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his claim that opposition politicians created hunger and poverty in Nigeria, accusing the president of shifting responsibility…

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Politics Today

2027: PDP Is Cross River’s Only Hope – Edoma Tells Supporters to Vote Okpechi, Jarvis

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

    A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Edoma Jacob, has urged party members and supporters in Cross River State to rally behind the party’s candidates ahead…

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Politics Today

Atiku, Peter Obi Created Hunger and Poverty in Nigeria, Not Me — Tinubu

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has blamed opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians, insisting that his administration is working to…

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Education News

Esien Ita Itam Trust Fund Awards Scholarships to 74 Students Across 11 Schools in Calabar

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Teacher Esien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund has announced 74 scholarship beneficiaries across 11 schools in Calabar and surrounding communities for the 2026/2027 academic year, reaffirming its…

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Politics Today

HAPPENING NOW: Angry Northern Youths Attack APC Lawmaker’s Convoy in Kano for Neglecting his Community

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The convoy of Hon. Muhammad Chiroma Nalabara, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gezawa/Gabasawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, has reportedly been attacked by angry youths…

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Politics Today

BREAKING: APC Cries Out, Accuses Atiku of Plot to Sabotage Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Flag-Off in Northern Nigeria

October 24, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly plotting to undermine President Bola…

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Politics Today

How Politicians Smuggled Unknown Names Into Customs Recruitment List

October 23, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alleged that some individuals interfered with its ongoing recruitment exercise by removing names from the list of successful candidates and replacing them…

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Tinubu Wonders Why Nigerian Medical Doctors Prefer to Relocate Overseas

October 23, 2026 Jake Clifford

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the continued migration of Nigerian medical doctors and other professionals to foreign countries, questioning what needs to be done to…

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World News

France President Macron Cancels Planned Nigeria Visit, Gives Reasons

October 23, 2026 Jake Clifford

    French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned state visit to Nigeria, which was scheduled to take place from October 29 to November 6, 2026, with a new…

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Politics Today

City Boy Movement Begins Cross River Tour, Inaugurates LG Offices October 27

October 23, 2026 Jake Clifford

  The City Boy Movement in Cross River State will begin a statewide tour on October 27, 2026, with the inauguration of local government offices and registration centres aimed at…

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