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The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Prof Sadiq Gombe, has said the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has demonstrated the need for opposition parties to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Gombe, who spoke at a press conference at the party’s secretariat in Abuja on Monday, said the victory of the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, amid pressure and intimidation showed that a united opposition could defeat the ruling party. He also clarified that the SDP’s poor performance in the election was not a true reflection of its strength or acceptability,…

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Eight months after Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno attributed the approval of a law programme at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the university has finally appeared on the Council of Legal Education’s list of institutions authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) programme. The Council of Legal Education, in a notice dated 14 August 2026 and signed by its Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, listed 122 universities approved to admit students into the LL.B. programme in Nigeria. AKSU, located at Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat Enin…

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at attracting $750 million in private investment into Nigeria’s cloud and data infrastructure within 24 months. The policy, unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, on Monday, is designed to expand local cloud and data centre capacity, create jobs, strengthen indigenous digital capability and position Nigeria as a regional digital services and hosting hub. Under the policy, government plans to mobilise $250 million in private investment within the first 12 months, with the target rising to $750 million by the…

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi says he is excited to begin a new chapter at Coventry City after completing his move from Nottingham Forest. The newly promoted Premier League club signed the 29-year-old striker permanently from Forest in a deal reportedly worth around £9 million. Speaking after completing the transfer, Awoniyi said he was happy to join Coventry and could not wait to get started. “I’m very happy to complete my move to Coventry City,” Awoniyi said. “I am very excited about this season, and I can’t wait to get started.” The Super Eagles forward also praised Coventry’s achievement in securing…

The conflict there killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced millions, and caused severe damage to infrastructure across the country estimated at over $100 billion. Joelle-Seme Park works for the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and recently travelled to Syria to visit recovery projects.“Standing in the middle of a neighbourhood in Rural Damascus, it was hard to imagine what daily life here once looked like. Piles of broken concrete and twisted metal block almost everything. Roads remain closed. Water and sewage networks cannot be repaired. Power and essential services struggle to return. Entire communities stay disconnected. © UNDP Syria Joelle-Seme Park, a crisis…

The Thermal Master P3 is incredibly easy to use for spotting problems at home or away. / Tyler Lacoma/CNET Art Pros & Cons A simple add-on that plugs into a phone and works within a couple of minutes Supports iPhones and Android phones Effective heat mapping and pinpoint temperature measurement Can zoom in and isolate areas for more focused analysis Effective at detecting hidden cameras, insulation issues, water leaks and more in my tests Comes with its own secure case for traveling High-quality design Tons of customization options, even a birdwatching mode Expensive Struggles with accuracy near reflective, metallic surfaces…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, representing a 0.48 percentage-point decline from the 15.91 per cent recorded in June. The latest figure was contained in the Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The July inflation rate also marked a sharp decline from the 24.94 per cent recorded in July 2025, indicating a 9.51 percentage-point reduction year-on-year. The decline, however, came despite an increase in the overall Consumer Price Index, which rose to 145.3 points in July from 143.0 points in June. The NBS explained that the index…

Modern industries are evolving at an extraordinary pace, driven by advances in automation, digital infrastructure, and intelligent technologies. While software and connectivity often receive the spotlight, reliable power management remains one of the most important foundations behind these innovations. From manufacturing plants to healthcare facilities, businesses increasingly depend on smarter power solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support long-term sustainability. As organisations embrace digital transformation, the demand for dependable energy storage, thermal management, and battery technologies continues to grow. Companies that invest in smarter power systems are not simply improving operational performance. They are creating more resilient environments that…

Human rights activist and former Senator, Shehu Sani, has said members of the opposition are unhappy with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for appreciating President Bola Tinubu following his victory in the governorship election. Sani made the observation in a post on X on Monday, days after Adeleke was declared the winner of the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke, in his victory speech on Sunday, thanked Tinubu for what he described as the President’s support for a free and fair election in Osun. He also reaffirmed his backing for Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Reacting to the…