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Ajayi equals Nigerian 100m record again with Diamond League victory in London
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi continued his remarkable run of form on Saturday by equalling the national men’s 100 metres record for the third time this season to win the Novuna London Athletics Meet, the 11th stop of the Wanda Diamond League. The 21-year-old sprinter clocked 9.84 seconds to beat reigning world champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica, who finished second in 9.87…
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Yayi tackles Iyabo Obasanjo, says ex-president’s daughter ‘only interested in Ogun purse’
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has accused former APC governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, of being “only interested in Ogun purse” following her exit from the ruling party. Adeola alleged that Obasanjo left the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he…
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Governor Adeleke orders immediate rehabilitation of Olaiya Bridge
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the immediate rehabilitation of the Olaiya Bridge in Osogbo, the state capital, following concerns over its worsening condition ahead of the commissioning of the new Oke-Fia Flyover Bridge. The governor, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, gave the directive after a stopover…
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Ooni mourns elder brother, describes him as symbol of humility, service
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of his immediate elder brother, Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, describing him as a distinguished son of Ile-Ife whose life was marked by humility, integrity, entrepreneurial excellence and service to humanity. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC),…
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APC’s success depends on dialogue, unity, Idris tells stakeholders in Niger
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the continued success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) depends on dialogue, inclusiveness and unity, urging party members in Niger State to embrace reconciliation and mutual respect. Idris made the call on Saturday at the Niger State APC Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago at the Government…
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Information minister congratulates Ibietan on re-election as APRA secretary general
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his re-election as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), describing the development as a recognition of his professionalism and contributions to the public relations profession across Africa. Ibietan was re-elected during the APRA General Assembly held in Swakopmund, Namibia, alongside Arik Karani…
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One year after the tax reform laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape — by Arabinrin Aderonke
One year ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed Nigeria’s landmark tax reform laws. At the time, many Nigerians wondered whether the reforms would make any real difference. Today, one year later, the answer is becoming clear. The reforms are not only changing how Nigeria raises revenue but also the country’s economic direction. For decades, Nigeria depended heavily on crude…
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Lawyers elect Badejo-Okusanya as 33rd NBA president in national poll
Lawyers have elected Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the association’s national election conducted by the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA). The results, announced on Sunday at the NBA national secretariat in Abuja by ECNBA Chairman Aham Ejelam, showed that Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes…
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Osun 2026: Claims Tinubu, Oyetola abandoned APC candidate false — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have abandoned the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking on Sunday during the APC campaign tour of communities…
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Peter Obi at 65: Must he visit everyone to make peace? — by Fred Chukwuelobe
Today, Mr. Peter Obi marks his 65th birthday. At 65, he remains energetic, youthful in outlook, and committed to his aspiration of leading Nigeria and contributing to its growth and development. Across social media, birthday messages are pouring in from admirers, friends, political associates, and members of the Obidient Movement, all celebrating a man who has become one of the…
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