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University of Ibadan mourns Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose
The University of Ibadan (UI) has mourned the death of renowned African linguist and Foundation President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose, who died at the age of 94. The university, in a statement issued on Saturday, described Bamgbose as a distinguished scholar whose contributions to linguistics, indigenous language development and academia left an enduring…
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How President Tinubu is redrawing the South-East political map — by Tunde Rahman
When the 2023 presidential election results were announced, many analysts and commentators gave a largely unanimous verdict regarding the voting pattern in the South-East. The region had voted almost entirely along ethnic lines. The figures told part of the story: Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party swept the zone with over 1.8 million votes, while Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of…
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Iran blames US for Hormuz dispute as both sides confirm ongoing talks
Iran reports no new US strikes overnight into Saturday for the first time in two weeks. Iran has accused the United States of trying to force open a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, bypassing Iranian authorities, a move it says violates the two countries’ interim peace deal and caused tensions there to spike. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Femi Otedola: From Geregu Power to First HoldCo – is he playing Warren Buffett? — by Taiwo Olanegan
Femi Otedola has a mentor-friend in Aliko Dangote. While his belief in Nigeria may not lead him to build refineries or manufacturing hubs like his mentor, Otedola’s field of play is the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). His climb up the Forbes ladder has been through the banking sector. Starting from a 5% acquisition of First Bank PLC shares in 2021, he…
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Osun 2026: NANS seeks suspension of lectures over security concerns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, alongside recognised student leadership structures in Osun State, has called for the temporary suspension of academic activities in tertiary institutions ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, citing growing security concerns. The student body also gave the Osun State Government, security agencies and the management of…
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Adeleke alleges sabotage of LAMECO Bridge, orders surveillance on infrastructure
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that the damaged section of the LAMECO Bridge in Osogbo was sabotaged, condemning what he described as the vandalisation of public infrastructure for political purposes. The governor, who inspected the affected section of the bridge and received a briefing from engineers of the Osun State Ministry of Works…
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Is Gov Alex Otti Tinubu’s agent? — by Ugo Egbujo
If every major ally of Peter Obi behaved exactly like Alex Otti, the practical effect would be a significantly weaken ed, fragmented, and less confrontational opposition ahead of 2027. And this isn’t because , he didnt move to the NDC with Peter Obi. No, far from it. This is because if all Obi’s allies adopted the same stance, the opposition…
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Nigeria: A country in reverse gear — by Audu Oseni
Most Nigerians have the assumption that their country has never been great. They do not know that in the past, Nigeria stood as a symbol of promise and possibility among the comity of nations. Globally, Nigeria commanded respect among nations, not only for its vast natural resources but also for the strength of its economy, the quality of its institutions,…
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TRIBUTE: Celebrating Olanipekun’s golden jubilee at the bar — by Kayode Ajulo
There are occasions in the life of a nation when the celebration of an individual ceases to be merely personal and assumes the character of history itself. Such occasions compel me not only to applaud achievement but also to contemplate the ideals that sustain great institutions and the extraordinary men who embody them. The celebration of Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN,…
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Tunde Onakoya backs N250m scholarship fund for corps members, graduates
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has backed a N250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills. The initiative, launched in partnership with Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba and AltSchool Africa founder HackSultan, will provide N160,000 scholarships for successful applicants to enrol in…
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