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Group faults Peter Obi over reported advice to Nigerians in diaspora
A coalition of civil society organisations, the Democracy and Good Governance Watch Initiative (DGGWI), has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over his reported call for Nigerians in the diaspora to stop sending money to relatives at home, describing the position as irresponsible and economically dangerous. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group warned that such…
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Ekiti monarch graduates from ABUAD amid royal duties
By Damilola Akinwale – Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, has graduated from the Department of Political Science at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), during its 14th convocation ceremony. Videos from the ceremony, held on Wednesday, showed the young monarch in his royal regalia, taking photographs with fellow traditional rulers and other graduates. The…
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Agbara Nla remake maintains box office momentum, grosses ₦354.5m in cinemas
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood faith-based film Agbara Nla has continued to record box office success, grossing ₦354.5 million since its release in cinemas on October 1. The milestone was announced by the film’s distributor, Nile Entertainment, in a celebratory post on its social media pages on Tuesday. The company disclosed that the movie, alongside two others, occupied the top…
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Osun sensitises transport operators on new law to curb multiple taxation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has sensitised transport operators, vehicle owners, drivers, riders and other stakeholders on the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026, aimed at reducing multiple taxation, curbing illegal collections and improving road safety. The sensitisation programme, organised by the Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday, brought together transport union leaders, park…
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Osun APC dismisses Adeleke aide’s claim of non-cooperation on Tinubu’s re-election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that its leaders are not cooperating with Governor Ademola Adeleke on efforts to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the January 16, 2027 presidential election. The Osun APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement issued on Wednesday, accused one of Adeleke’s aides,…
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Hamzat promises more BRT buses, rail expansion to tackle Lagos traffic
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to strengthen the state’s integrated transportation system to reduce traffic congestion and travel time if elected governor. Hamzat made the pledge on Tuesday during separate interviews with Lagos Television (LTV), Eko FM 107.5 and Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 at Agidingbi, Lagos, where he…
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How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia signed a deal on Wednesday to deepen their defence industry cooperation, reflecting a broader effort by countries in the region to widen their network of security partners amid the prolonged US-Israel war with Iran. The four countries signed the memorandum of understanding in Doha, building on existing military projects through joint production, technology transfers and…
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Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri, and the curious case of the alleged duopoly — by Fred Chukwuelobe
Before accusing Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines of monopolising the skies over Anambra, perhaps we should ask why other airlines are not flying to Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri, why passenger traffic remains low for most of the year, and what the state government has done to make the airport commercially attractive. The allegation of duopoly and high ticket fares…
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One-on-one with Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on LTV — by Bola Bolawole
Yesterday, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, I was invited by my professional colleagues at the Lagos Television (LTV), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos as an analyst to review the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat’s face-to-face grilling by a team of top LTV journalists. LTV tagged the encounter “One-on-one with Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamfat” but the Deputy Governor caused roaring laughter…
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Osogbo stadium remodelling over 40 per cent complete, says contractor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The contractor handling the remodelling of Osogbo City Stadium, Maxwell International Ventures Limited, has disclosed that the project is more than 40 per cent complete, with plans to develop the playing pitch to meet the standards of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The Project Manager, Architect Jacob Oyekale, disclosed this during a facility…
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