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Seven years of Sanwo‑Olu: How Lagos is racing towards Africa’s clean mega city — by Babajide Fadoju
When history writes the story of Lagos, it will not focus on the noise. It will focus on the numbers. And the numbers coming out of the Y2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s seventh year in office are nothing short of staggering. The man standing behind much of this environmental revolution, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo…
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Why President Tinubu’s Kigali mission signals the dawn of a renewed Nigeria — by Dada Olusegun
The trajectory of a nation is often defined by the boldness of its leadership during times of profound uncertainty. Let it be stated unequivocally: Nigeria would have experienced an abject collapse if not for the urgent, reformatory processes initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Looking at the structural framework of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is evident that the…
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Court to decide Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027 presidential election Tuesday
A Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to deliver judgment today, in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu will determine whether Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to seek the presidency again after previously taking the oath of office twice before leaving office in 2015. The suit was filed…
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INEC challenges court ruling voiding timetable for party primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed an appeal against the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja which nullified its timetable for political party primaries and candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also filed a motion seeking a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, who ruled that INEC…
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Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
Russia has threatened to launch a fresh wave of “systematic strikes” against Kyiv, days after carrying out one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. The new strikes will target “decision-making centres and command posts”, alongside drone manufacturing facilities in the city, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement. Moscow has called for…
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NABTEB extends registration deadline for technical college entrance examination
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into technical colleges across the country. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by NABTEB’s Assistant Director of Media and Protocol, Uchechukwu Olisah. According to the statement, the registration deadline, initially fixed for May 24, has…
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Why we endorsed President Tinubu for second term — Governor Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has explained the rationale behind his administration’s endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, made the remarks during an inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ile-Ife–Ilesa Expressway, describing Tinubu as “our own…
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Between section 77 of the Electoral Act and section 40 of the Constitution — by Simbo Olorunfemi
I have seen eyebrows raised here and there about Section 77 of the Electoral Act against the backdrop of Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). I was already at this when I got to know that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has, in fact, approached the Court seeking an order to strike…
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Alexx Ekubo’s family fixes burial arrangements for late actor
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The family of the late Alexx Ekubo has officially announced his burial arrangements following the actor’s death after a prolonged cancer battle. The late actor’s family took to his Instagram page on Monday to announce the scheduled arrangements of his funeral rites as contained in a flier shared with the public. Ekubo will be laid to…
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Türkiye eyes investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector
The Republic of Türkiye has expressed interest in investing in Nigeria’s mining, energy and hydrocarbon sectors following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both countries on solid minerals development. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the partnership…
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