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Yorubaland: The curious indifference to Molaasan — by Bamidele Johnson
One of the things I find most remarkable about contemporary Nigeria is the sheer elasticity of our threat perception. We can spend weeks dissecting a politician’s unfortunate choice of words during a television interview, yet barely raise an eyebrow when a self-appointed religious leader starts talking and acting like a man erecting the infrastructure of a parallel state. Daood Imran…
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Lagos reviews progress of Gberefu Heritage Project in Badagry
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the historical heritage of Badagry and strengthening tourism infrastructure following an inspection of the ongoing Gberefu Island Heritage Project in Badagry. The inspection was led by the Director of the Monuments Management Department, Ibrahim Ladejobi, alongside officials from the Office of Works and Infrastructure. The team visited key historical sites,…
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UK defense secretary resigns over military spending, in fresh blow to Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh blow on Thursday after Secretary of Defense John Healey resigned over a budget dispute, saying the government is not willing to give the British Armed Forces the “resources they need.” Starmer, whose government’s popularity has collapsed just two years after a landslide general election victory, has been under pressure recently from within…
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BREAKING: Reps approve constitutional amendment for creation of state police
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The proposal secured overwhelming support during plenary presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour of the bill. Only one member voted against it, while the speaker abstained from voting. The House had earlier resolved to prioritise consideration…
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NNPC, security agencies intensify battle against pipeline vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and security agencies have stepped up efforts to combat pipeline vandalism following the arrest of three suspected vandals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Officials of NNPC Ltd., the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the FCT Police Command, the Nigerian Army and other stakeholders on Tuesday conducted a joint inspection…
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Sea drone rescues US Army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members of a US Army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone, US officials have confirmed. It was the first time the US military publicly confirmed that such a vessel had been used in a rescue operation. US Central Command (Centcom) said the two soldiers were safely rescued…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji condemns political violence, sympathises with victims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed concern over the recent wave of political violence in the state, sympathising with citizens who have suffered injuries, losses and trauma as a result of the incidents. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Oyebamiji said…
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Why IMF and World Bank are wrong on poverty: The devil is in the data — by Tope Fasua
I have cautioned in the media a number of times that we should be careful not to use Nigeria’s poverty issues as a constant weapon, a blunt instrument, that only ends up worsening the issues rather than solve them. How could the increased liquidity at state and local government levels, and the increasing empowerment of local governments designed to shift…
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Claims of failing anti-terror campaign unfounded, IMPI defends Tinubu
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the Federal Government’s ongoing war against terrorism, arguing that claims that President Bola Tinubu’s security strategy is failing are not supported by available facts. In a policy statement signed by its chairman, Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think tank said recent criticism of the administration’s counter-terrorism efforts, particularly following a resurgence of…
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Ekiti PDP claims Tinubu withholding support for Oyebanji’s reelection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s failure to publicly acknowledge Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 governorship election suggests he is distancing himself from the governor’s reelection bid. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Communications of the Wole Oluyede…
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