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When will Nigeria’s building collapse crisis end? — by Eboselume Olutola
For many Nigerians, the sound of a collapsing building has become one of the country’s most frightening reminders that a place meant to provide safety can, in a matter of seconds, turn into a death trap, leaving behind grieving families, shattered dreams and painful questions that often go unanswered. Each major collapse follows a familiar pattern as rescue workers dig…
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President Tinubu’s North-East road revolution: Rebuilding hope through infrastructure renewal — by Sunday Dare
IN every nation’s history comes a defining period when leadership is measured not merely by promises but by the courage to confront longstanding challenges with determination, strategic vision, and sustained action. For Nigeria, that defining moment is unfolding under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda has placed infrastructure development at the heart of national recovery…
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BBN Season 11: Mercedes gifts Martins steamy birthday surprise
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Fellow Big Brother Naija housemates celebrated Martins Iyeh on his 30th birthday, with the model revealing that it was the first birthday celebration he had ever experienced. The housemates gathered in the lounge with balloons, a cake and other decorations to celebrate Martins while singing a birthday song. To mark the occasion, Mercedes, who had earlier…
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Ondo to build $1.6m hydropower project, 7.5MW gas turbine
The Ondo State Executive Council has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO),-supported small hydropower project at the Owena Dam, and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine, to improve electricity supply to government facilities across the state. The approvals were among several decisions taken at Tuesday’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Briefing journalists after the…
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Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit routes
Iran has proposed a temporary arrangement to Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of maritime traffic would pass through Iranian waters, while part of the opposite route would also be routed through Iranian territory, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday. Speaking on state television, Gharibabadi said Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for an…
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Oyebanji dedicates new government buildings to predecessors Fayemi, Fayose, Oni
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has named newly constructed government buildings after former governors Dr Kayode Fayemi, Chief Ayodele Fayose and Chief Segun Oni in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode. According to the statement, the building…
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Ede will deliver massive votes for Adeleke, says Osun monarch
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, has declared that the people of Ede will deliver massive votes for Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the 9km dualisation of the Akoda–Baptist High School–Oke Gada Road in Ede, the monarch appealed to President…
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2027 elections: Tinubu will win in all 36 states, says SWAGA chairman
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Chairman of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, on Tuesday declared that President Bola Tinubu would win all 36 states of the federation in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the launch of SWAGA 2.0 and the campaign rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun…
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RMD reveals why turning 65 feels like extra time
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about how he feels at 65, saying he considers every year beyond his parents’ lifespan a bonus. The thespian, who recently celebrated his 65th birthday, made the disclosure during a recent appearance on The Morayo Show. He expressed gratitude for being alive and for…
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Enugu Air incident is an accident: My apologies — by Kelechi Deca
This event reminds me of Murphy’s Law which states that “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Out of the 69 episodes of Aircrash Investigations Seconds to Disaster documentary series, I have watched 48. That offered me a non classroom basic education on how to approach issues as this. When the news of the Enugu Air incident at Benin…
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