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Atiku Abubakar: The last gambit of a political fox — by Olabode Opeseitan
Next year is widely seen as Atiku Abubakar’s final throw of the dice. By the next election cycle in 2031, he will be 85, a stage where stamina wanes, networks thin out, and political capital begins to calcify. He understands this clearly. And because he understands, he is throwing everything into the race. Atiku has always been a political fox:…
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On Osun SSG, Teslim Igbalaye’s Arrest — by Adejumo Adeniyi
The arrest of Osun State’s Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, by the Nigeria Police over allegations linked to electoral offences has once again thrust governance, accountability and the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions into the spotlight. While the police announced the recovery of ₦4.8 million in cash, voter registers, Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), a laptop and other…
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Osun poll: Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes from election security
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, has declared that the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), vigilante groups, neighbourhood watch outfits and other quasi-security organisations will not participate in security operations during the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele…
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EFCC, LASRERA join forces against real estate fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to tackle the growing incidence of real estate fraud in Lagos State. The resolution was reached on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a LASRERA delegation, led by its Permanent Secretary, Engr. Gbolahan Toriola, to the Acting Zonal Director…
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Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports
A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East. A statement from Egypt’s petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did…
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Osun SSG, five others arrested as police recover N4.81m, voters’ register
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, and five other persons following the recovery of N4,810,500, a voters’ register, two voter cards and other exhibits during an operation at a residential property linked to the SSG in Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun…
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Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has slammed the football governing body’s plans to create a $20bn subsidiary to run the World Cup, saying the tournament was not a commercial asset that belonged to a few executives. “Football belongs to no individual and to no institution. It belongs to the people,” Blatter told the news agency Reuters on Wednesday. “If FIFA…
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Osun poll: INEC says stolen PVCs cannot be used for accreditation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured voters in Osun State that recently stolen Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be used to accredit anyone for the August 15 governorship election, insisting that only the legitimate cardholder can be verified through the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Amupitan gave…
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Police confirm arrests in raid on Osun SSG’s residence as government protests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six persons during a raid on the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, saying the operation was based on intelligence. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said four of the suspects had been screened and found not to…
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I gave my first N100m cheque to my wife — Richard Mofe-Damijo
Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed that he gave the first N100 million cheque he ever received to his wife, Jumobi. Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, the 65-year-old actor described himself as an “incurable romantic,” saying he enjoys giving his wife gifts because receiving gifts is her love language. RMD said his…
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