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Dateline 2027: When terrorism becomes a political strategy — by Mogaji Oladejo
As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, a troubling pattern is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Across various parts of the country, there has been a noticeable resurgence of insecurity, renewed terrorist activity, coordinated attacks on communities, and a steady attempt to amplify fear and uncertainty within the public space. To dismiss these developments as mere coincidence would…
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Osun 2026: Former Oyetola commissioner resigns from APC
By Deborah Oladejo – Hon. Folorunso Bamisayemi, a former commissioner for education under the administration of former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bamisayemi, a two-term member of the Osun State House of Assembly, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 1, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, Kere Ward 09,…
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A joke of an opposition — by Femi Fani-Kayode
Now that we know who all the presidential candidates are permit me to say the following. President Tinubu will not only win the 2027 presidential election fair and square but he will win it hands down. The following words come to mind when I consider the opposition and those that seek to challenge him: weak, divided, insipid, deluded, vain, mendacious,…
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US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks
The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base, marking the third known escalations in a week around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said it launched “self-defence strikes” in response to “aggressive Iranian actions”, which it said included a US drone being shot down…
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Oyo 2027: Time for reconciliation, unity and the bigger APC agenda, not recriminations — by Femi Aremu
The emergence of Senator Sarafadeen Alli as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Oyo State has understandably generated mixed reactions among party faithful. While his supporters are celebrating what they consider a well-deserved victory, some members who backed other aspirants are still struggling to come to terms with the outcome. Such emotions…
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The TinuBOOM is coming: The early returns are beginning to show — by Ademola Oshodi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have had to make harder choices around food, transport, rent, school fees and energy costs, while traders and small businesses have had to rework their margins under the combined pressure of exchange-rate changes, credit…
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NNPC records 37% surge in crude sales, posts N481bn profit in April
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited recorded a 36.9 per cent increase in crude oil and condensate sales in April 2026, while profit after tax rose to N481 billion during the same period. According to the company’s latest monthly operational report, crude oil and condensate sales climbed to 23.65 million barrels in April from 17.27 million barrels recorded in…
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Lagos philanthropist Bella Disu marks 40th birthday with junior tennis development programme
Renowned philanthropist and business leader, Bella Disu, on Saturday hosted the finale of the maiden Bella Disu Open U-14 Junior Invitational Tennis Championship at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, as part of efforts to promote grassroots tennis development and discover young talents. The tournament, organised to commemorate her 40th birthday, focused on identifying and nurturing promising tennis players through…
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Osun 2026: Oyintiloye urges APC members to embrace unity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on party members to unite and put aside internal differences ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. He expressed confidence in the APC’s chances of winning the poll but warned that division, bitterness, reckless statements and…
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Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Clashes between football fans and police across France have led to more than 400 arrests following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital Paris. Fireworks and flares were set off, while several police officers were injured…
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