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Group urges Ataoja to remain neutral ahead of Osun governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A socio-political group, Oroki United Front, has urged the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, to stay away from partisan politics and remain a father to all ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The call followed what the group described as a directive by the monarch for the Olurokis to hold…
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BREAKING: Court vacates judgment ordering INEC to register NDC as political party
The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on Friday set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, who presided over the matter, held that the earlier judgment was constitutionally defective because it was delivered without hearing from all interested parties in the…
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Na economy we go chop? — by Ademola Adigun
A childhood friend of mine called me two days ago. He has relocated to USA. He is doing well there. He complained about how Tinubu’s policies destroyed his business here. Specifically the unification of the exchange rate. Ironically he supported Tinubu, when I did not. He is disappointed at the outcomes. He was surprised that I am now a Tinubu…
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Senate’s approval of state police marks new era in security, says Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the Senate’s approval of the establishment of state police as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a more effective, responsive, and community-based security system. Congratulating Nigerians on the development, Oyintiloye expressed delight that a cause he had championed for many…
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‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opening World Cup match against Portugal was a historic occasion. Not only was the nation making just its second-ever appearance at the tournament – and first since 1974 when it was still known as Zaire – but Yoane Wissa’s towering header on the stroke of halftime marked the DRC’s first World Cup goal and earned…
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Osun State of particular concern — by Folorunso Adisa
There are states where politics is fierce. There are states where it is noisy. And then there are places where politics begins to resemble a permanent battlefield. Increasingly, Osun State appears to be drifting into that troubling category. For anyone who regularly follows political conversations in Southwestern Nigeria, the Osun media space can be an unsettling experience. Open social media…
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FG hands over Enugu airport to Aero Alliance, hails Governor Mbah’s vision
The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to Aero Alliance Limited under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement aimed at transforming the facility into a world-class aviation hub. The concessionaire will oversee the financing, rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and management of the facility. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Thursday at the airport’s international terminal,…
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World Cup makes more than enough money – NYC mayor
Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates “more than enough” income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices. The tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada is the most expensive to attend, with prices for many first-round games ranging from $350 to $5,000 (£260 to £3,735). Supporters have also seen increases in charges…
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Unregistered POS operators threaten financial system, EFCC, CAC warn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have expressed concern over the growing risks posed by unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators to businesses and national security, pledging closer collaboration to enforce compliance across the country. The concerns were raised on Thursday in Abuja when the Chairman of the CAC Board, Senator Ibrahim Adah,…
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Resist pressure to remove Osun CP, APC ex-lawmakers tell IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Forum of Former All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Osun State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to resist any pressure aimed at influencing operational decisions within the Nigeria Police Force ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo…
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