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Omisore dumps political structure, backs Adeleke ahead of Osun guber poll
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Iyiola Omisore, has announced the realignment of his political structure across Osun State in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Omisore said the decision was taken in the interest of stability, unity and development in Osun State, adding that…
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Witness tells court Sirika violated procurement procedures in Nigeria Air project
A prosecution witness in the trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday that procurement procedures were violated in the award of consultancy contracts linked to the Nigeria Air project. The witness, Christopher Odofin, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made the allegation while testifying before…
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Okonkwo dismisses Obi’s N5bn suit, alleges irregularities in NDC primaries
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has rejected a N5 billion defamation suit filed against him by former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, insisting that his comments were based on complaints made by aggrieved party aspirants. Obi, through his lawyers, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co., had…
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A journey through time: Discovering Nigeria at the CRIMMD Library and Museum — by ‘Dayo Adedayo
There are places you hear about only in passing, names whispered in conversations, mentioned in passing comments, or buried in the middle of an engaging discussion. Yet sometimes, curiosity and an insatiable thirst for knowledge compel you to seek them out. I count myself fortunate to belong to a remarkable community brought together by Kunle Kasumu of the Channels Television…
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Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans
After originally being slated to spend the night in Los Angeles following its World Cup opener on Monday, the Iranian men’s soccer team was ordered to leave the country as soon as possible. Coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its…
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Abia State: A roadmap for renewed hope in the South‑East — by Babajide Fadoju
The Renewed Hope Media Tour of Abia State has uncovered a story of transformation that deserves to be told. From the 67‑kilometre Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Akara–Ohafia road, which was in a state of decay for almost two decades, to the Renewed Hope Housing Estates rising in Umuahia and Onuinyang Bende, and the ongoing work on federal corridors like the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, Abia…
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Diezani speaks on London court acquittal, says ‘God is not man’
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal on bribery charges in the United Kingdom, declaring that “God is not man” as she described the verdict as the end of nearly 11 years of what she called unjust scrutiny and vilification. Alison-Madueke was cleared of all six bribery-related charges by the Southwark Crown Court in London…
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US releases official text of agreement with Iran
The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran. A senior US administration official read out the 14-point document, which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran’s nuclear program during future technical talks. Titled…
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Parties are built, not bought — by Babafemi Ojudu
When General Yakubu Gowon’s military government announced a transition programme in the late 1970s, many politicians began preparing for the return to civilian rule. Among them was Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo did not wait for the starting gun before thinking about the race ahead. Years earlier, he had looked into the future and concluded that military rule, however long it…
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UN Peacekeepers Day: Nigeria Police pledge continued support for global peace
The Nigeria Police Force has pledged continued support for global peacekeeping operations as it joined the international community in commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. In a statement issued to mark the occasion, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, paid tribute to peacekeepers across the world for their courage, professionalism, sacrifice, and dedication to promoting global…
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