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Osun 2026: Civil servants remain crucial to APC victory, says Bashiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has distanced the party from individuals making disparaging remarks against civil servants in Osun State, insisting that such comments do not reflect the party’s position. Bashiru, who spoke during a meeting with former Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) officials at his Osogbo residence…
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NDC primaries: A better Abuja is inevitable — by Aisha Yesufu
As the dust settles on the NDC Primaries, I want to set the record straight: I did not quit, I did not drop out of the race. I stayed to the end. I also do not intend to litigate a process that was never truly allowed to happen, I share my truth because the people of Abuja deserve the truth.…
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Troops rescue 31 abductees, kill five terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina operations
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised five terrorists and destroyed several terrorist camps during coordinated operations in Zamfara and Katsina States. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba. According…
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Winners emerge as Glo rewards standout participants at Ojude Oba 2026
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Winners emerged across various categories at the Ojude Oba 2026 festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday as Nigerian telecommunications giant, Globacom, rewarded outstanding participants with cash prizes in celebration of the annual cultural event. In the Regberegbe category, Egbe Bobakeye emerged winner in the male category, claiming N750,000, while Egbe Bobagunte Okunrin and Egbe Bobamayegun…
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Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance
Rwanda’s new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia may look technical on paper, focused on science, nuclear medicine and energy, but it signals a deeper shift in the geopolitical balance across Africa. While Moscow is deepening its presence on the continent, Washington and other Western powers are increasingly viewed as inconsistent partners, leaving room for countries like Rwanda to explore new…
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MASSOB’s planned civil war memorial services in South-East unacceptable — Army
The Nigerian Army has warned churches and residents in the South-East and parts of the South-South against complying with a directive by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to hold memorial services for victims of the Nigerian civil war. MASSOB had urged churches in the South-East and parts of the South-West to organise special…
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Ekiti APC taps former Governor Segun Oni to unite party after primary elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has constituted a high-level Reconciliation Committee headed by former Governor Segun Oni to address grievances arising from the party’s recently concluded primary elections and strengthen unity ahead of the 2026 governorship poll. The committee, according to the party, is part of efforts to foster cohesion and ensure a united front as preparations…
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‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs
The president of Brazil, left-wing leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has denounced a decision by the United States to designate two of the South American country’s criminal networks as “terrorists”, warning that the label could be a “setback” for local law enforcement efforts. The condemnation came in a 435-word message posted to Lula’s social media platforms on Friday. In…
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Who cares about structure? — by Demola Olanrewaju
Seeing reactions to the NDC candidacy processes, I have thoughts but I must first confess regrets on Aisha Yesufu failing to clinch the FCT ticket. Politics aside, I saw secondhand her devotion when she served as Deputy Chair of the ADC membership process. Chairman Kashim Imam had only good things to say about her work. I salute her because I…
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Wike-backed PDP rejects Turaki faction’s planned endorsement of Jonathan as presidential candidate
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected plans by the Tanimu Turaki-led group to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The group described the planned endorsement convention as illegal, misleading and capable of creating confusion within the political…
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