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Not all kidnappings are the same — by Uche Nnadozie
I now understand why some Nigerians insist that “kidnapping is kidnapping.” To many citizens, the pain is the same regardless of who commits the crime. However, from a security and policy perspective, not all kidnappings are the same, and treating them as identical often leads to wrong perceptions and solutions. The nature, structure, objectives, and operational methods of a criminal…
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Security agencies need citizens’ support to fight crime, says Oyo CP
Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, has stressed the need for greater public cooperation in the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities, noting that security agencies depend on timely information from residents to prevent crimes. Olugbenga made the call on Sunday while leading journalists to a residential building in Araromi Quarters, Ayegun North, in Oluyole Local Government…
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Nollywood actress Adunni Ade reveals birth of baby girl
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that she welcomed a baby girl, Baby Sal, two years ago. The actress made the disclosure on Sunday while celebrating her birthday, explaining that she chose to keep the news private to protect her peace and enjoy the blessing away from public attention. Sharing maternity photographs on Instagram, Adunni said…
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Akwa-Ibom science park: Much ado about nothing — by Michael Effiong
If you are a literary scholar like l am, you’ll remember William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” It is a comedy, but its sharpest theme is “Appearance vs Reality.” Messina, the fictional town which forms the setting of the play, is obsessed with “seeming.” Characters trust what their eyes see and what gossip says, instead of searching for truth. The…
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Ekiti ADC guber candidate steps down for Oluyede, reaffirms commitment to development
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Bejide announced the endorsement on Sunday during a courtesy and solidarity visit to Oluyede, accompanied by party leaders, stakeholders, executives and supporters drawn from across the state. Speaking…
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Adeleke confident of landslide victory in Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to disregard what he described as rumours and fear-mongering surrounding the August 15 governorship election, expressing confidence that he would secure victory by a wide margin. The governor, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said concerns being raised…
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Defections won’t affect APC’s chances in Osun governorship poll — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that recent defections by some party members will not weaken its structure, popularity or electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the defections as a normal occurrence during…
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On Idahosa’s daughter — by Tunji Ariyomo
Idahosa’s daughter is screaming equality, ancestral parity, and impartial divinity. Yet some of those listening to her seem unable to grasp the essence of her message. Let me draw from just one aspect of my own heritage. The oríkì of my paternal lineage describes us as “omo Usi kan ṣoṣo agbaye…Usi akoko t’Eledumare” – in full, “children of the only…
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Jide Kosoko calls on entertainers to join in civic reorientation over insecurity
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has called on members of the creative industry to play a more active role in addressing insecurity in the country, saying their contribution should go beyond public statements and appeals to government. In a message addressed to fellow creatives, Kosoko said while it was important to lend support to efforts aimed at securing the release…
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State police: The unfinished federalism and Tinubu’s historic opportunity — by Kayode Ajulo
On a recent morning in Akure, as it is my practice since I became the Attorney General of the State, I sat in the company of referred traditional ruler, some community leaders and concerned citizens. The stories differed, but the anxiety was remarkably similar. A farmer lamented his inability to cultivate vast portions of his farmland for fear of criminal…
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