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The poverty merchants — by Folorunso Adisa
Every economic crisis creates its own predators. In Nigeria, one of the most dangerous is not found in a backstreet office or an unlicensed financial institution. It sits quietly inside millions of smartphones, promising instant relief in moments of desperation. With a few taps, money lands in a borrower’s account. The process is swift, collateral-free and remarkably convenient. However, for…
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South-East security key to Nigeria’s unity, development, says information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said lasting peace and security in the South-East are critical to Nigeria’s unity, economic growth and national development. Idris stated this on Thursday at the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia, Abia State, where he called for stronger collaboration among governments, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and citizens…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji promises to settle Iwo-Oyo boundary dispute, rehabilitate roads
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday pledged to permanently resolve the lingering boundary dispute between Iwo and neighbouring Oyo State if elected governor. Oyebamiji, who spoke at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, during the party’s campaign rally in Iwo, said the boundary…
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Kwankwaso aide says Obi displeased by OK Movement leadership tussle
The spokesperson to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ladipo Johnson, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is unhappy with the leadership crisis rocking the OK Movement. Johnson disclosed this during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise Television, describing the dispute as a temporary distraction that should not derail efforts…
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SDP’s Mustapha hails suspect’s arrest at Osun SSG’s residence, faults Accord reaction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Osun State, Salawu-Adeniyi Mustapha, has commended the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, over the arrest of a wanted murder suspect at the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye. In a statement on Thursday, Mustapha praised the police for what…
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Sanwo-Olu nominates Tayo-Makanjuola as acting Lagos auditor-general
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has nominated Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the acting state auditor-general, subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly. The nomination was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and takes effect from July 28, 2026. Before her nomination, Tayo-Makanjuola served as head of the…
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Olukoyede warns public officials against corruption, abuse of office
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned public officials against engaging in fraudulent practices, saying public service should be driven by accountability rather than personal enrichment. Olukoyede gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at a two-day induction programme organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms for the chairman,…
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Iran’s Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer Air Base, according to Iranian state media. During a telephone conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Araqchi said Sofia’s approval of the U.S. request to station military aircraft at the base in support of military…
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Pinnick backs FIFA World Cup investment plan, says smaller nations will benefit
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has defended FIFA’s proposed commercial restructuring of the FIFA World Cup and other competitions, saying the initiative could provide improved financial support to football associations, particularly in smaller and less affluent countries. Pinnick, who serves as deputy chairperson of FIFA’s Men’s National Teams Competition Committee, spoke on Thursday during an…
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APC demands SSG’s sack over suspect’s arrest at residence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to immediately remove the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, following the arrest of a murder suspect during a police operation at his residence. Addressing a press conference at the Ileri-Oluwa Campaign Office in Osogbo on…
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