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Fayemi’s Karma arrived sooner than anyone envisaged — by Olabode Opeseitan
There is a prayer point many Nigerian politicians have conspicuously omitted from their devotionals: Lord, may I never invest in a political associate who will turn coat and spend the rest of his days trying to dismantle everything I built. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, clearly never said that prayer before he threw…
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JUST IN: ADC leaders denied access to El-Rufai at ICPC headquarters
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, were reportedly denied access to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. Other members of the delegation included the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and Secretary of the ADC Manifesto…
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Nigeria: Bound in gold, wrapped in heritage — by ‘Dayo Adedayo
𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 – 𝑨 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 is more than a book. It is the soul of a nation lovingly gathered, carefully preserved, and presented as a timeless gift to generations unborn. It is, without doubt, my finest work to date. A labour of love, sacrifice, passion, and unwavering dedication that took twenty three years of photography and nearly four years of…
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Actress Eniola Ajao celebrates son’s NYSC passing-out parade
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Eniola Ajao, has shared photos from her son, Okikiola Ayomide’s, passing-out parade in celebration of the completion of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The actress took to her Instagram page on Thursday to express gratitude and describe the milestone as a proud moment for her family. She wrote: “Grateful to…
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Davido alleges plot to deregister Accord Party ahead of Osun governorship election
Nigerian singer, Davido, has alleged that there are plans to deregister the Accord ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The artiste, whose uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, recently defected to the Accord Party, made the allegation in a post shared on his X handle on Thursday. Davido questioned the motive behind the alleged move, insisting that…
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Fayemi criticises consensus primaries, says APC losing original vision
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is losing its original vision and ideological direction, blaming internal practices such as the widespread use of consensus arrangements in primaries. The former minister of solid minerals development made the remarks during an interview on State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, where he reviewed developments within the…
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Osun gender expert debunks myth linking FGM to promiscuity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A gender expert has dismissed the belief that female genital mutilation (FGM) prevents promiscuity, describing it as a myth with no scientific, medical, psychological or religious evidence. This formed part of discussions at a three-day Networks/Coalitions Anti-FGM programme organised by Value Female Network, with support from the UNFPA and UNICEF Joint Project on Ending Female…
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The politics of inherited power — by Folorunso Adisa
The theatre of Nigerian politics never truly closes. The actors only change costumes, switch stages, and rehearse old scripts beneath new slogans. Last week, my searchlight rested on the Senate. This week, it drifted toward the state Houses of Assembly, those often neglected chambers where democracy quietly either breathes or suffocates. The media space has recently been animated by the…
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Resume acting career after APC primaries, Abati tells Elliot
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Arise TV presenter, Reuben Abati, has advised incumbent lawmaker and former actor, Desmond Elliot, to return to acting following his defeat at the party primaries. Abati gave the advice on Thursday while speaking on The Morning Show programme, saying Elliot was a very good actor and could return to the profession after his political setback. He…
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IDEA commends EFCC anti-corruption efforts, seeks stronger partnership
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as tangible results in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts under its current leadership. IDEA Secretary-General, Kevin Casas-Zamora, gave the commendation in Abuja on Thursday during a visit by a delegation from the institute to the EFCC headquarters. The visit was…
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