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Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola’s son, Jami’u as SSA on Linguistics/Foreign Matters
Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. Jami’u is the son of late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, popularly called MKO Abiola. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the…
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VIDEO: “Ex White Lion docked”, Dino Melaye mocks Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi Senator Dino Melaye took to social media on Wednesday morning to poke fun at embattled ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was arraigned in court over alleged misappropriation of N110 billion. Melaye, noted for his social media shenanigans, shared a video of Bello seated in court with the caption, “Ex White Lion docked”. Melaye was apparently refering…
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Lagos 2027: Speaker Obasa shoots himself in the foot
By Ibidapo Balogun He has always carried on like an emperor, holding the Lagos assemblymen by the jugular and bestriding the House like a colossus. His word is law; for him there is no room for disagreement, talk less dissent. Any lawmaker who crosses his path must fall. Recall the fate that befell some lawmakers who disagreed with him notwithstanding…
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BREAKING: EFCC arrests Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for alleged misappropriation of funds. Accompanied by his lawyers, Bello reportedly drove himself in a black Hilux to the anti-graft agency’s office on Tuesday morning. The EFCC had at the last hearing on November 14, sought for adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case…
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Joe Igbokwe did not disappoint, by Val Obienyem
This morning, as usual, in his bid to renew his unsolicited adulation of the Yorubas, Uncle Joe Igbokwe posted this: “Please join me to celebrate the Yoruba Nation, the most peaceful ethnic group, the safest zone, the most accommodating zone, the most educated zone, the richest, the most endowed, the huge economic zone in Nigeria.” His friends must have called…
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Nigerian Tribune at 75: Awolowo’s testament of immortality, by Prof. Tunji Olaopa
The Nigerian Tribune was established in 1949 by Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Being seventy-five years old in 2024 and hence achieving the status of Nigeria’s privately-owned newspaper in Nigeria is a testament not only to the foresight of Chief Awolowo and the managerial acumen of those who have kept its legacies afloat all these years. It is also an indictment of…
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‘Owoblow’ – The One-Man Army! By Segun Odegbami
Tribute to Dr. Felix Owolabi at 70 I don’t remember the very first time we met. It probably was on the football field, during a football match. Thinking back now, it could have been in 1977, during the epic FA Cup match that year when my team, Shooting Stars FC, played against Raccah Rovers of Kano, the team that he…
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EXPLAINER: All you need to know about CNG cylinders in converted or full CNG vehicle
Did you know?The lifespan of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinder is at least 15 years. After this period, cylinders must be inspected,replaced or removed to ensure safety and optimal performance. This standard is consistent with best practices, reflectinga commitment to safe and sustainable energy solutions. Global CNG Policies and Success Stories India: The Indian governmenthas actively promoted theadoption of…
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To my Principal!! By Major GU Bukar, ADC to late COAS, General Lagbaja
Sir, I do not know where to start from, because all my thoughts are that I would in the future be writing your biography, and not epitaph. I first met you 10 years ago, on 1st of December 2014, as my Commanding Officer in 72 Special Forces Battalion. It was then that you started instilling in me the warrior ethos…
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