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ADEYEMIGATE: Gbajabiamila cannot be tried in the social media court — by Seye Oladejo
The latest online frenzy christened “Adeyemigate” is yet another reminder that in today’s Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a trending hashtag. The disturbing phenomenon should worry every patriotic Nigerian. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for politically motivated actors, content…
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Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
Israel shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain. One of the sources said the warning came this week. Another source said the US had picked…
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Beyond Matthew Adeyemi: Tinubu’s test of institutional integrity — by Folorunso Adisa
Every democracy answers to two courts. One is the court of law, where judges weigh evidence, uphold due process and pronounce verdicts. The other is the court of public opinion, where reputations are often convicted long before evidence is tested. Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi currently stands at the intersection of both. His criminal trial is scheduled to begin on July…
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INEC presents register of 2.34m voters to parties ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented the electronic register containing 2,339,233 registered voters to political parties in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The register was presented by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, who said it would enable political parties to review the list of eligible…
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Osun govt challenges Omirin to substantiate alleged N12bn payment claim
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has challenged the member representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sanya Omirin, to provide credible evidence for his claim that he facilitated the payment of N12 billion by the Federal Government to Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam…
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Financial autonomy, technology key to effective state police operations, says Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said financial autonomy and investment in modern security technology are critical to the success of proposed state police services, stressing that adequate funding and operational independence are essential to improving security across the country. Mbah made the call on Thursday at a town hall meeting on “Building a National Consensus for State Police…
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False election information threatens credible polls, says INEC
As Osun REC charges media to verify claims By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that false election information remains one of the greatest threats to credible elections, urging journalists and media organisations to verify every election-related claim before publication to safeguard public confidence in the electoral process. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in…
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Oyebamiji pledges insurance scheme for Osun traders, donates ₦10m
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to introduce an insurance scheme for traders if elected. Oyebamiji made the pledge on Thursday during an endorsement programme organised by traders at Sabo Market in Osogbo, where he also donated ₦10 million to support their businesses. The APC…
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Okeniyi advocates priority for child heart care at OAU inaugural lecture
The Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Professor John Akíntúndé Ọládọ̀tun Òkènìyì, has called for increased investment in child heart care, saying improved healthcare infrastructure and early interventions are critical to reducing childhood illness and deaths in Nigeria. Professor Okeniyi made the call while delivering the 424th Inaugural Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU),…
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The supplicant: Russia now begs Turkey to protect its last pipeline — by Lim Tean
Twenty years ago, Russia turned off the gas to Europe in the dead of winter and called it diplomacy. This week, the Kremlin issued a press statement pleading with Turkey to persuade Ukraine to stop attacking its pipelines. Read that sentence again. It contains the entire trajectory of Russian power in this war. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed…
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