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Tribute to the “Cash Madam,” by Lukemon Owolabi
Twice, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey got it wrong but correcting his mistake became unnecessary as it gave a new meaning to exploits of the quintessential woman of all times. ‘Board Members’ was one of Ebenezer Obey’s classic albums, it was released in 1972 when the Lagos social scene was awash with the nouveau riche, young professionals and business tycoons whose…
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INTERVIEW: The arts are not well funded in Nigeria, says Badmus
Jide Badmus is a literary icon whose works have been profiled in Nigeria and outside the country. He spoke to Adeola Ogunrinde on the challenges of the arts in Nigeria and what can be done to change that narrative… You are into the arts, why the arts? I think it came naturally, because I can’t really say what my attraction…
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What to expect from FIRS in 2025, by Arabinrin Aderonke
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji and his team did so much in 2024 that one can’t help but wonder what 2025 holds. This is a man who is not only ready to work but also committed to doing what is necessary in the tax sector. But as we start the year, one question keeps coming…
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JUST IN: Tinubu departs Abuja for Abu Dhabi
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed for Abu Dhabi to attend the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). The president departed the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Abuja Saturday evening. The Nigerian leader’s participation is at the instance of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
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Okwukwu emerges factional President General of Ohanaeze
Vows to work for the release of Nnamdi Kanu Dim Uche Nnam Okwukwu has emerged as the factional President General of the Ohanaeze N’digbo Worldwide amidst controversy within the social-cultural organisation. According to a statement by Dr. Achi Achi, the returning officer for the election, Okwukwu, who is a legal practitioner was returned unopposed, at a convention held in Port…
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Notes from Accra on Mahama’s Day, by Olusegun Adeniyi
No fewer than 21 Heads of State, including Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame, as well as former African leaders like Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Jacob Zuma, among others, were at the Independent Square in Accra on Tuesday for the swearing-in ceremony of Mr John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana. And it could not have escaped the attention…
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Paris Jackson celebrates 5 years free from alcohol, drugs
Singer-songwriter Paris Jackson is celebrating five years of sobriety. The 26-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson, shared an Instagram post to celebrate being “clean and sober”. In her post, Paris included a compilation video of her journey through the years. While the clip began with footage of Paris consuming alcohol, it then finished with recent moments of the performer…
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JUST IN: Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he intends to step down as the country’s prime minister, leaving office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new leader is chosen, he said. Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, was facing a mounting…
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North Korea tests missile as Blinken visits South Korea amid political crisis
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Monday while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to proclaim “full confidence” in the country’s institutions amid an ongoing political crisis. The missile appeared to be an intermediate range ballistic missile, which has a range of up to 3,400 miles, according to the Arms Control Association. It…
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