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Mind, mindset and state of mind, By Babatunde Raji Fashola
When Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah called to ask me if I would be disposed to give this year’s convocation lecture, I enthusiastically agreed. The reason is not far-fetched. A convocation ceremony in a university is a milestone of success. A success that reckons the end of a very important task and the beginning of yet another. As you all very…
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won’t resign, says spokesman
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says. The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft. A panel of legal experts concluded that he has a case to answer. On Sunday and Monday, the top leadership bodies…
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Trump’s call for ‘termination’ of constitution condemned
The White House has condemned former President Donald Trump after he called for the “termination” of the US constitution. Mr Trump made the comments in a post to his Truth Social account on Saturday while repeating his false claim that he won the 2020 presidential election. He also accused “Big Tech Companies” of colluding against him with Democrats. White House…
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Zulum visits Borno refugees in Niger Republic displaced by flood from Malam-Fatori
…meets multinational forces Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Bosso, a border town in Niger Republic on Sunday, to visit citizens of Borno State who were displaced by flood. The displaced were residents of Malam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government northern Borno, along the shores of Lake Chad. Malam-Fatori is close to Bosso in Niger Republic. For years, Nigerians and…
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Dogara appointed into Atiku Presidential Campaign Council
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has been appointed a member of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council. Dogara’s appointment was announced in a statement by Sokoto State Governor and Director General of the campaign, Aminu Tambuwal. The former Speaker had recently declared his support for Atiku after himself and other Christian leaders in the All…
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There is beauty, strength In Nigeria’s diversities, says Shettima
Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria stands to benefit enormously from its diversities if tolerance and unity are optimally held as virtues. Shettima, who spoke at a reception in his honour by the Borno Indigenes Forum (BIFA), at Rockview Hotel (Royale), Abuja, on Sunday, said he is proud to note that the…
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Ibadan and a significant, historic assemblage of techies, By Omoniyi Ibietan
By 1960, the city of Ibadan had grown from a collection of settlements to become Nigeria’s most multicultural city but not before it became a garrison, being originally birthed by dissident soldiers escaping a rampaging 19th Century Yoruba Wars and determined to build a fort that is impregnable. Like New York, it would become a dwelling place for notable culture…
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Buhari charges new ECOWAS management to complete ongoing reforms
…laments unconstitutional changes in sub-region President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new management team at ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Omar Alieu Toure to complete the review and harmonisation of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the sub-regional body. President Buhari stated this Sunday in Abuja in his welcome address at the 62nd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo arrives Hanoi, Vietnam, begins bilateral talks
Vice President, Professor Yemi on Sunday evening arrived in Hanoi, capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam where he will begin his meetings with Vietnamese government officials, including President, Vice President and Prime Minister and also the Nigerian business communities to deepen bilateral relationships between both nations.
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Sanwo-Olu commissions 10km Okitipupa-Igbokoda by-pass
…hails Akeredolu for developing Ondo with limited resources Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday commissioned the 10-kilometre Okitipupa-Igbokoda bypass which was constructed by the Ondo State government. Governor Sanwo-Olu commissioned the road amidst pomps and pageantry at Erinje Junction in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The Lagos State governor commended Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for the…
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