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Being cured should not be the end of the journey. For persons affected by leprosy, true recovery must include dignity, skills, income, opportunity and full reintegration into society. By Saleh Farouq Gagarawa, ANIPRMedia & Communication – LTR Nigeria Leprosy is curable. That should not be a footnote in the conversation. It should be the starting…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for another term in office could face a fresh political test as prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, are expected to meet on August 18 to discuss opposition cooperation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned about 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State to an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing concerns over divisions within the party ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The late-night meeting, according to a report by Sunday PUNCH, was convened…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recommended the prosecution of Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the conclusion of its initial investigation into the organisation. The development represents the latest major twist in a scandal that has raised questions about…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, revealing that more than 1.2 million candidates obtained the minimum requirement for admission into tertiary institutions by securing credit passes in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The results, released on…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, giving candidates the opportunity to access their grades through the official result-checking platform. Candidates can now check their results online using their examination number and the required WAEC result-checking e-PIN. How to Check Your 2026 WAEC Result…

The implementation of the latest agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has triggered fresh concerns in Nigeria’s university system, with lecturers in 57 state-owned universities reportedly facing uncertainty over the implementation of the new salary and allowance package. The development could deepen tension between ASUU and state governments,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for Nigerian military personnel, with junior-ranking personnel expected to receive up to an 80 per cent increase in pay from September 1, 2026. The approval covers personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, in what is being described as a major…

A young woman identified as Wasilat, who became the subject of widespread social media speculation following an incident involving the Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan, Oyo State, has dismissed reports that she died. The woman, who reportedly became the centre of controversy after filming a procession associated with the Oloolu tradition, made the clarification during a…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued fresh guidelines to prospective corps members ahead of the commencement of the 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation exercise, warning them to comply with new mobilisation and safety requirements. The directive, released on Monday, August 3, 2026, includes a mandatory requirement for prospective corps members to complete…