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Senate scrutiny of SEDC boss reflects Tinubu’s commitment to transparency — Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo — The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has commended the Senate’s scrutiny of heads of government agencies, describing the exercise as a demonstration of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The monarch, in a statement made available to newsmen by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, said he was impressed by the…
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Seriake Dickson, Obidients and the NDC’s marriage of convenience — by Bamidele Johnson
Watched a bit of Senator Seriake Dickson’s interview in the earliest hours of this morning and I think he spoke with a firmness suggestive of the fact that the NDC is not just going to hitch up its skirt, bend over and allow any group with Alpha inclinations within it to penetrate it at will. Dickson sounded a bit like…
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Has FIFA lost its way? — by Kayode Adebiyi
Left to me, I think the world is ripe for another global football governing body. FIFA has become so big that it seems to have lost its sense of purpose and direction. First, increasing the number of participating teams to 48 serves no logical footballing purpose other than commercial gain. That is also why they are now making multiple nations…
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Democracy demands patience, nationhood demands sacrifice — by Segun Showunmi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address was not merely a celebration of twenty-seven years of uninterrupted democratic governance; it was a reminder that nations are built through difficult choices, sustained commitment, and collective resolve. For many Nigerians, these are not easy times. The economic reforms undertaken by this administration have come with real pain. Families are adjusting to higher…
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My June 12 story: Narrow escape from the Abacha junta — by Adegbenro Adebanjo
Prologue Some stood for June 12, some were imprisoned for June 12, some died for June 12, some lost their commissions because of June 12. Many ate and are still eating on June 12. They came for me in the forenoon. It was a Friday in May 1995. The operatives from the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) were told to…
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The origin of the Nigerian wound — by Folorunso Adisa
For many years, Nigeria had its troubles, but kidnapping was not the defining feature of our national life. Our country wrestled with military coups, communal clashes, armed robberies, and periodic ethno-religious violence. Travelling from Lagos to Kano, Enugu to Sokoto, or Ibadan to Maiduguri carried risks, but the average Nigerian did not routinely fear being seized and held for ransom.…
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When the numbers lie by omission: The Nairametrics capital importation report — by Olabode Opeseitan
A record $10 billion flowed into Nigeria in a single quarter, and a Nairametrics Capital Importation Report says almost none of it will build a factory, hire a worker, or survive beyond the next Treasury bill rollover. The report is not wrong in its arithmetic. It is incomplete in its accounting. There is a meaningful difference, and that difference matters…
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World Environment Day: Ibadan airport manager warns against illegal waste dumping
The Airport Manager of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, Oluwagbemiga Afuwape, has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate waste disposal within and around the airport environment, stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility that must not be compromised. Afuwape gave the warning on Wednesday during activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day celebration held at the airport’s Fire…
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Optasia’s monopoly is a wound on Nigeria’s economy — by Kelechi Deca
While I am an apostle of integration of Africa’s economy, it is imperative to appreciate the fact that Nigeria has run the most liberal open door economy that welcomes businesses from across Africa with open hands. And South Africa being one of the most advanced economies with strong manufacturing base in Africa has unarguably been the highest recipient of Afrocentric…
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Davido draws global attention to Oyo abductions at FIFA Countdown Concert
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has drawn global attention to ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly the case of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in the United States. The singer wore a customised black leather jacket bearing the inscription “BRING THEM HOME” and the…
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