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Jonathan, Fubara, Igwe Achebe, Ogiame Atuwatse, Others Eulogise New Opobo King

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Former President Goodluck Jonathan; his wife, Patience; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse…

  • King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja crowned as Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom on February 11, 2026
  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara attended the ceremony
  • King Jaja vowed to uphold Opobo people's dignity, freedom, and progress

World

After a Four-week Vacation in Europe, Tinubu Returns to Lagos Tuesday

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu, who has been on a four-week working vacation to Europe, is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday.The president, who was scheduled to

  • President Tinubu returns to Lagos on September 29, 2026
  • Marks Nigeria's 66th independence anniversary on October 1, 2026
  • Extended working vacation in Europe until September 29, 2026

World

Linturi condemns Meru motorcade attack and disruption of maize donation event

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has condemned what he described as an attempt by unnamed leaders to disrupt a maize donation exercise in Kibuline, Mbeu Ward, Meru County.

  • Former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi condemns motorcade attack in Meru.
  • Leaders accused of bringing goons to disrupt maize donation event.
  • Linturi warns perpetrators to publicly apologize for chaos.

Health & Medicine

Nursing graduates not jobless, health chief says

Health minister Lo Chung-mau on Sunday refuted a claim that local nursing graduates could not find a job. Speaking to reporters after a Commercial Radio programme, Lo said the Hospital Authority had…

  • Health Minister Lo Chung-mau denies nursing graduates are jobless in Hong Kong.
  • Only 2,500 of 4,000 nursing graduates applied for HA jobs last year.
  • 99% of those who applied and passed assessments were hired by the Hospital Authority.

Health & Medicine

Cyclist 'died eight times' before getting a new heart

Nearly two years after receiving a heart transplant at 24, Wollongong cyclist Cameron Butcher says he feels fitter than ever as he gears up to compete in the Australian Transplant Games.

  • Cameron Butcher, 24, died eight times before heart transplant
  • Suffered chronic fatigue, abnormally low heart rate
  • Participating in Australian Transplant Games September 26-3

Tech

FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets

The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.

  • FAA investigating software glitch in certain Boeing 737 Max jets.
  • Glitch could cause automated flight guidance system to disengage during go-around.
  • Boeing working on software update, expected by 2028.
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