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Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned over his interactions with a woman, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said. “Most of their interactions took place through online messages,” Wong said in a statement on Monday. “They also met on the sidelines of public events.” Both parties made allegations of harassment against each other, and the matter is…
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UN warns terrorists using drones, cryptocurrency to strengthen attacks in Nigeria
The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria and across the West African and Sahel region are becoming increasingly sophisticated, deploying drones, advanced communications technology and cryptocurrencies to strengthen their operations. The warning was delivered by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the United Nations Office…
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Badejo-Okunsanya pledges inclusive NBA leadership as rivals reject poll outcome
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, has pledged inclusive leadership after emerging president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), even as two of her rivals rejected the outcome of the election. The Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) declared Badejo-Okunsanya winner after she polled 12,317 votes to defeat Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe (SAN), who secured 7,934 votes, and Aare…
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Intelligence is the grandfather of successful military operations — by Oluseyi Petinrin
Students of military operations, including its planning and execution, know that intelligence is the grandfather of most successful operations. But it is a fact that is not immediately obvious to many members of the public and even to some that have spent years in the military establishments. The ORIRE kidnap victims’ release was already being credited to the military until…
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Niniola pens emotional tribute to late husband, recounts widowhood experience
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Two months after the death of her husband, Ndika Michael, Afrobeats singer Niniola Apata has shared an emotional tribute, opening up about the pain of widowhood. In a post on her official Instagram page on Sunday, Niniola described her husband’s sudden death as devastating, saying she has struggled to cope with the loss of her husband,…
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Kate Henshaw reflects on life journey as she celebrates 55th birthday
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has celebrated her 55th birthday with a reflection on her life journey, describing herself as someone sustained by grace while expressing gratitude to God. In an Instagram post accompanied by stunning photos and videos shared on Sunday, the actress reflected on her life’s journey, thanking God for His grace, life’s lessons and…
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I no longer have ambition to be Lagos State governor — Obanikoro
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, says he no longer has the ambition to become the governor of Lagos State, explaining that his focus has shifted to mentoring younger Nigerians. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, the 66-year-old politician said his governorship ambition is now “completely off the table,” adding that…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi: We have seen this before — by Olakunle Osisanya
Nigeria’s quest for an Olympics and World Athletics Championships (WAC) men’s 100m gold medal has received impetus with the emergence of Kanyinsola Ajayi. Kanyinsola has dominated the 2026 men’s 100m international athletics season, with his latest victory coming from the just concluded London Diamond League.At the finish line, the expressive prodigy made a cheeky gesture, which has drawn contrasting interpretations.…
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Tinubu’s $1 trillion GDP target and Rufai Oseni’s tears — by ‘Tope Fasua
Good news is boring. Bad news sell. And, psychologically, with our current state of social psychology, millions of Nigerians are wired to seek negative news about their country. I wish to advise my friend, Rufai – who knows better and whom I’ve known for at least ten years – to impute less emotions into his daily interventions and to depress…
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Oyebamiji pledges safer, equitable Osun at Muslim community forum
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 15 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to make the state safer for residents and businesses while promising fairness and equitable distribution of resources if elected. Oyebamiji gave the assurance during an interactive session with the Osun State Muslim Community at its secretariat…
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