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Arise News correspondent Akinsanya joins CNN for new Africa-focused programme
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Arise News International correspondent and anchor, Adefemi Akinsanya, has joined Cable News Network (CNN) International to launch its new multiplatform feature series, Africa Inc., aimed at showcasing Africa’s growing influence on global commerce, innovation and consumer trends. CNN announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, saying the series, sponsored by Dangote Industries Limited, will highlight…
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176 abducted Kwara residents regain freedom after six months in captivity
The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 176 residents abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area. The government confirmed the development on Wednesday in a post on its official Facebook page, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, security agencies and all those who contributed to securing freedom for…
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A gentle correction to Obasanjo’s claims on Ghali Na’Abba — by Abubakar Bwari
Let me state at the outset that we recognise that the original intention of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter was to reply to what he called “the inaccurate posture” of former governor Segun Osoba in an article titled, “How Obasanjo Deceived Us In 2003.” His subsequent maligning of the late former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’abba, therefore falls under…
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Osun govt disburses palliatives to civil servants
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government says it has disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic challenges on their livelihoods. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government said the latest disbursement reflects the…
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UPDATE: Adeleke drags EFCC to court over freeze on Osun account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday demanded that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, explain the freezing of the state government’s account. Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo, Adeleke called on the anti-graft agency to disclose the reason for the action and provide evidence to justify its…
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TICC demands state honours for supporters killed in Osun election violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called for state honours for victims of election-related violence in Osun State, alleging that several members of the Accord Party and supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke were killed, injured, abducted or detained because of their political affiliation ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on…
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EFCC allegedly freezes Osun Government salary account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank. It was gathered that the account, which is used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on a “post-no-debit” restriction by the anti-graft agency. The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the…
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Tributes pour in as Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Osoba reportedly died on Tuesday evening, nearly two years after undergoing breast cancer surgery. She had publicly appealed for financial assistance for a second surgery in November 2024. News of her death emerged on Wednesday, sparking…
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JUST IN: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The examination body announced the release on Wednesday through its official X account, informing candidates that they can now access their results online. In its post, WAEC said: “UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate…
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TikTokers in banking halls: Why Nigerian banks are losing the trust war — by Akin Olaniyan
The fact that the digital mob spent a whole weekend “dragging a bank” for taking action against one of its staff who misused social media on-premise should leave no one in doubt that in the ever-evolving landscape of online communication, lines are blurring. Full disclosure at thit point: I worked in Zenith Bank for 13 years as a corporate communications…
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