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FG says Trump’s letter affirms Nigeria’s progress against terrorism
The Federal Government has described a letter from United States President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu as international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, saying it also signals stronger security cooperation between both countries. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a live television interview in Abuja on Wednesday,…
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Osun ALGON constitutes caretaker committees for transport unions amid NURTW crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has constituted caretaker management committees to oversee transport unions across the state following the suspension of the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) over the crisis rocking the union. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting involving the chairmen…
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Alia renews call for state police as IGP Tunji Disu visits Benue
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security through sustained collaboration with security agencies, renewing his call for the establishment of state police as a lasting solution to Nigeria’s security challenges. Alia made the call on Thursday during a town hall meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, at the Old Banquet Hall,…
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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on Riyadh recognising the State of Israel. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!)… which pertains only to non-military use… will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the…
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A reminiscence of the beginning: Celebrating 20 Years of the Araism Movement — by Abiola Akande
Twenty years ago, on Saturday, July 22, 2006, a remarkable chapter in the history of contemporary Nigerian art was written at the Harmattan Workshop Gallery, 10, Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. That day at that venue, the Araism Movement was launched through its maiden exhibition – a bold artistic vision conceptualized by Dr. Mufu Onifade,…
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Nigeria and the new demands of regional leadership — by Ademola Oshodi
The international environment is placing a heavier responsibility on Nigeria. Regional security cooperation has weakened, competition for energy finance and technology has intensified, and humanitarian funding is contracting even as domestic needs increase. Three developments this week show why Nigeria must combine leadership with discipline, strengthening its capacity to act without assuming obligations it cannot sustain. On 14 July, the…
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Fire destroys goods worth millions as blaze guts Justrite supermarket in Lagos
Goods and property worth millions of naira were destroyed after a fire engulfed a branch of Justrite Superstore along Akowonjo Road in the Egbeda/Alimosho area of Lagos State on Thursday. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were deployed to the scene to contain the fire and stop it…
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Legacy of action: The trail of renewed hope across Imo and Kogi — by Fredrick Nwabufo
Experience is enriched by travel. It is one thing to sit in an air-conditioned office as a self-appointed pontiff— throwing darts, gnawing, and braying at every government action, policy, and programme. It is quite another to step out from the cushy embrace of the armchair into the rigour of fact-finding, research, verification, and investigation. The armchair is a place of…
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Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
The top United States and Russian diplomats have discussed the war in Ukraine on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in the Philippines. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Manila, with Russian media reporting that the meeting lasted just over half an hour. The meeting came…
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Even Messi needed trophies: Nigerians demand results, not dribbling — by Blaise Udunze
From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become misleading when symbolism replaces substance. The latter appears to be the objective behind two recent interventions in defense of his excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Respectfully, it was observed that veteran…
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