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Gowon: Steady symbol and voice for one Nigeria — by Ibrahim Babangida
Perhaps no other former Nigerian leader embodies our national history as much as General Yakubu Gowon. For this, he deserves the salute of our nation as his Autobiography is presented at the ripe age of 91 years and still in good health. Like most patriotic Nigerians, I am joined by my family to wish him many more years of service…
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I thought it had presidential backing — Elliot on Obasa impeachment
Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has said he believed the impeachment move against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa had presidential backing before appending his signature to the notice. Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I, made the clarification on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while reacting to comments by the Chief of Staff to the President,…
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General Gowon: A mentor and role model — by Theophilus Danjuma
I am delighted to pay this tribute to Nigeria’s foremost living statesman, former Head of State, wartime Commander-in-Chief, my military boss, and international icon, HE General Dr Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, on this momentous occasion of the public presentation of his autobiography, today. General Gowon is not only a household name in Nigeria, but also a globally acknowledged leader with an…
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Incumbent Senator Ajagunla loses Osun APC senatorial ticket
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, has lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket to Adegoke Adekunle Rasheed (K-Rad) ahead of the 2027 National Assembly elections in Osun State.Ajagunla, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, was defeated by Rasheed in the…
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Enough of fighting terrorists with archaic kits, manpower — by Yemi Adebowale
The ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted last Friday from three schools in Oriire LGA of Oyo State has again exposed the incapability of our security agents to effectively tackle terrorism. Once more, it exposed the deliberate failure of government to do the right things regarding counterterrorism. The security agents mobilised to rescue the Oyo State abductees went…
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LAGFERRY promotes tourism with Michael movie screening on Lagos waterways
The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has restated its commitment to promoting tourism, entertainment and water transportation culture with a movie viewing experience aboard the Adimu Orisha Barge on the Lagos waterways. The event, organised in collaboration with Wave Media and tagged “Cinema and Cruise,” featured a screening of Michael, a film based on the life and legacy of American…
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CP Ohagwu assumes duty as 47th commissioner of police in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Felix Ohagwu as the 47th commissioner of police in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the command said CP Ohagwu took over from his predecessor, CP Adebowale Lawal, following his posting by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part of strategic efforts to strengthen…
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Davido pledges upgrade of Babcock University music department
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop star, Davido, has announced plans to upgrade the music department of his alma mater, Babcock University, with a standalone building and modern facilities to support creativity and talent development. Davido made the disclosure during a visit to the university on Sunday, where he expressed his desire to see the music department upgraded into a standalone…
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Osun govt, Accord allege plot to arrest officials ahead of governorship poll
— Seek Tinubu’s interventionBy Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Government and the Accord Party have raised concerns over an alleged plan to deploy a special police squad to the state to arrest government officials and party leaders ahead of the August 15 governorship election.In a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi,…
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El-Rufai’s family protests alleged DSS custody transfer, cites court order violations
Family members of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of violating existing court orders regarding his detention. The family staged a protest at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, alleging that El-Rufai was moved into DSS custody despite court directives ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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