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Dickson predicts APC defeat in 2027, urges judiciary to protect democracy
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be voted out in the 2027 general elections, citing widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians. Dickson made the remarks on Sunday during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, where he spoke on the forthcoming general…
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The first lady’s harmless admonition and the politics of content creation — by Seye Oladejo
The recent frenzy over Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks encouraging beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative to consider small businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn or producing kuli-kuli perfectly illustrates how Nigeria’s social media ecosystem has become a fertile ground for manufactured outrage rather than informed public discourse. The First Lady was neither unveiling the economic blueprint of the Federal…
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Putin admits ‘problems’ as Ukraine ramps up attacks deep inside Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is facing “problems” as Ukraine intensifies its long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory, while insisting that Moscow will secure its borders and overcome the growing challenges. Speaking at the United Russia party congress on Sunday, Putin admitted the mounting pressure created by Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure and energy facilities but sought…
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APC, Accord trade blame over fresh shooting in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State on Sunday traded accusations over a fresh outbreak of violence in Okinni, Egbedore Local Government Area, with both parties alleging that their members were attacked by political thugs linked to the other. In a statement signed by the APC Director of Media and…
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Ijesa Land – The black spot growing in plain sight — by Babafemi Ojudu
I travel regularly on the Ilesa–Ibadan Road. Each time I pass through the Ilesa axis, I am confronted by a troubling sight. On both sides of the highway, artisanal mining activities have expanded significantly. The miners are numerous. Many appear to have come from outside the area. Some are from northern Nigeria, while a considerable number are reportedly foreigners, as…
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BREAKING: NDC accuses INEC of denying candidate upload access code
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) denied the party access to the code required to upload the names of its candidates to the commission’s nomination portal. The allegation comes amid the party’s efforts to challenge a recent Federal High Court judgment directing INEC to deregister the NDC, a ruling that has cast…
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Suspected roadside bomb kills passenger, injures several in Sokoto
A passenger was killed and several others injured on Sunday after a commercial vehicle struck a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by bandits along the Kurawa–Sabon Birni road in Sokoto State. The early morning explosion occurred as the vehicle was conveying passengers from surrounding communities to Sabon Birni, leaving the vehicle badly damaged and raising fresh concerns over…
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Mr Ibu’s widow denies secretly selling late actor’s properties
The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has dismissed allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds. Speaking during a video interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris said the property transaction was carried out in line with a court order and involved Mr Ibu’s…
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BRF: A private portrait — by Olanrewaju Onigegewura
One of the lessons I learnt from His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola, CON, SAN is the art of writing tributes. He had requested me to draft a tribute in honour of a departed colleague. I quickly knocked up something I considered vintage Onigegewura. He skimmed through the draft I gave him and he picked up his ubiquitous red pen with…
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Evidence against economic alarmism and manufactured outrage – In defence of Bayo Onanuga — by Tope Fasua
There is a narrative war constantly going on in Nigeria. A bitter political opposition, led by extremely desperate folks are funding those narratives some of which have damaged the image of Nigeria all over the world. A friend sent a message from South Africa, bitterly complaining about how South Africans put down Nigeria – beyond Afrophobia. Nigeria has been turned…
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