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Vusi Thembekwayo and the dog whistles of a spotted hyena — by Kelechi Deca
Tellingly, Vusi Thembekwayo is liked across Africa, especially amongst young entrepreneurs who throng to his podcasts, and page like Roman plebeians earnestly anticipating to hear from Julius Caesar. I also like his confidence, carriage, and the way he pushes that certitude a bit unwieldy whenever he has his audience by the jugular. But as our ancestors said, ” there are…
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Fayose and his reckless accusation against Seyi Makinde — by Bamidele Johnson
Fayose, at 66, should really be viewed as 666. In Biblical terms, that number signifies something profoundly malign and egregious. Fayose is certainly egregious. There is scarcely any debate about that. Watching him accuse Seyi Makinde of somehow choreographing the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, without a shred of evidence, was only the latest reminder of how worthless a…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: What cut down of US embassies means for Nigerians and other Africans — by Kelechi Deca
For most Africans, traveling to the United States will not just be expensive, but the process itself would become strenuous. This is as a result of the latest reduction in the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications from about 50 down to just 20 which are now designated as regional hubs. The new policy…
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Yoruba film actor Adeshina Okiki killed in car crash
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Yoruba film actor Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as ‘Janmole’, who died in an auto crash on Monday. Confirming the development on Tuesday, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin,…
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Faithia Williams celebrates as Efunroye: The Unicorn leads Nollywood box office
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Faithia Williams’ recent movie and cinematic debut, Efunroye: The Unicorn, has emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of the weekend at the box office, following concerns over alleged efforts to frustrate the movie’s cinema run. The development was announced by the movie’s distributor, FilmOne, in an appreciation post on Tuesday. The distributor revealed that the movie…
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Osun govt debunks school kidnap rumours, assures residents of safety
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed reports of alleged school kidnappings in parts of the state, assuring residents that there was no confirmed security breach in the affected areas. The reaction followed widespread tension in parts of the state, including Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area and Ila in Ila Local Government Area, on Tuesday…
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Actress Biodun Okeowo reflects on single motherhood while celebrating son’s graduation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has shared an emotional account of her journey as a single parent while celebrating the graduation of her son, Ayo, from Concordia University of Edmonton in Canada. In a heartfelt post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress said her intention was to motivate other…
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‘I don’t want to be part of Kachalla’s rigging machine,’ Babachir Lawal ADC exit statement
I am exiting the ADC because its just-concluded primaries were, at all levels, massively rigged in favour of Kachalla Abubakar Atiku. I sense a conspiracy of silence, of which I want no part. Most members of the party are behaving as if this is the normal thing to do. Results were just written or rewritten to favour him and his…
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PROFILE: Meet Lagos APC deputy governorship candidate, Damilola Sonayon-James
Hon. Princess Damilola Sonayon-James has emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, bringing a blend of political experience, grassroots mobilisation and community development expertise to the party’s ticket. Sonayon-James currently serves as the Assistant State Woman Leader of the APC in Lagos State and hails from the Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West…
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Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport marks International HR Day, celebrates staff excellence
The management and staff of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, have joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Human Resources Day with a vibrant event aimed at promoting professionalism, discipline and workplace excellence. The celebration, held at the airport’s Fire Bay, was led by the Head of Department, Human Resources, Mrs Ike Josephine Ego, alongside…
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